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Private Capital for Real Estate Entrepreneurs

Borrow with us to fund great deals, fast.

Invest with us to build passive income, secured by real estate.

Now lending in Utah, Texas and Colorado


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Connecting Private Capital with Real Estate Operators.

We operate in the space between banks and hard money lenders - focusing on high-quality deals that just miss bank approval, but don’t quite belong in high-risk hard money pools. We understand the gap.

SPL helps investors put their capital to work—earning passive income while diversifying beyond the stock market, without flipping houses or managing rentals. We match their capital with entrepreneurs who need funding for strong real estate deals that don’t quite fit traditional bank standards—while carefully mitigating risk through disciplined underwriting and a focus on stable, income-producing asset classes.

We lend to experienced operators pursuing income-producing or owner-occupied properties. We make bridge loans that include cash-out refinances—situations where speed, flexibility, or deal structure make bank financing impractical, even when the fundamentals are strong.

We focus on stable, income-producing asset classes and apply a strategic, experience-driven framework to select only the best opportunities - balancing downside protection with fast execution.

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BORROWERS

Flexible funding. Fast Closings. No bank hoops to jump through.

Our borrowers are experienced real estate operators who narrowly miss conventional lending criteria – not because the deal is weak, but because bank standards are inflexible. We focus on deals with strong fundamentals – responsible leverage, a clear exit strategy, and sponsors we trust.

What borrowers can expect from us:

  • Speed

  • Flexibility banks can’t offer

  • No personal guarantees

  • Interest only loans

  • Interest rates that fall between bank pricing and hard money

  • No appraisals

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How It Works: Borrowers


Step 1
New Borrower Application

Start by filling out our no-commitment New Borrower Application. We’ll review your real estate experience, credit history, and financials. Unlike a traditional bank, our focus is on the strength of the deal and your ability to execute.


Step 2
Request a Loan

Once approved, you’ll move on to the Loan Request stage. You’ll submit property details, a project budget, your desired loan structure (such as a bridge or cash-out refinance), and your expected closing timeline.


Step 3
Receive a Term Sheet

We’ll review your request and issue a custom term sheet outlining your loan amount, rate, fees, down payment, and expected closing timeline. Our process is built to get you funded quickly—so you can focus on the project, not the paperwork.


Step 4
Close & Fund

Once the term sheet is accepted, we’ll finalize due diligence, prepare loan documents, and coordinate closing. Most deals fund within days—so you can move forward with confidence and speed.

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Investors

Earn fixed returns, secured by real property.

We offer qualified private lenders fixed, double-digit returns through short-term real estate loans secured by first-position deeds. Each deal is carefully vetted and backed by strong collateral, clear terms, and a defined exit – providing protection and consistent monthly income.

What investors can Expect from Us:

  • Access to carefully vetted, high-quality real estate deals

  • Short-term commitments

  • Double-digit annual returns, paid monthly

  • Every deal is secured by real estate, with investors in a first-position lien

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How It Works: Investors


Step 1
Join the Investor List

Start by signing up to receive access to available deals. Once you're on the list, we’ll text and email you when a vetted opportunity makes it through our underwriting process.


Step 2
Review & Commit

When a deal fits your goals, you can review the terms and submit a simple commitment sheet to reserve your allocation.


Step 3
Fund & Sign Docs

Once committed, you’ll wire your funds and sign closing documents for that specific deal—no blind investing, no pooled capital.


Step 4
Receive Monthly Payments

You’ll begin receiving fixed monthly interest payments—typically targeting 10–12% annual returns, secured by a first-position lien on real estate.

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Meet the team

The SPL team brings deep experience in banking, finance, real estate, and law — giving us the insight to evaluate risk with discipline and deliver strong, consistent outcomes for our investors.

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    Larry Scott

    Director of Risk and Underwriting

    Larry brings nearly 30 years of banking experience, including roles as Chief Credit Officer, President, and CEO. He’s also a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of building and operating successful businesses across multiple industries. At SPL, Larry leads underwriting, property valuations, and overall risk management — drawing on decades of leadership to protect investor capital and support sound lending decisions.

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    Samantha Scott

    Chief Operating Officer

    Samantha is an experienced business lawyer, commercial real estate banker, and successful entrepreneur. She brings a sharp understanding of legal structure, financial risk, and deal execution. At SPL, she leads compliance, loan documentation, and title review — ensuring each transaction is secure and structured to protect investor interests.

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    Hilary Nielsen

    Director of Finance & Loan Servicing

    Hilary has a background in commercial real estate and corporate finance, with experience at Wells Fargo, General Electric, and Bank of Oklahoma. She is also a successful entrepreneur, having run her own financial services business for over a decade. At SPL, Hilary oversees loan servicing and financial reporting, ensuring investors receive timely payments and accurate updates throughout the life of each loan.

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Ready to get started?

Whether you’re looking to invest or secure funding, SPL makes it easy to take the first step. Choose your path below.

Borrowers

Start here with a new borrower application.

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Investors

Start by signing up to receive access to available deals.

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