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Private Lenders' Podcast

by Hard Money Bankers - Jason Balin and Chris Haddon

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The #1 Podcast On Private Money Lending. Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers deep dive into their experiences with private money lending after lending money on almost 3,000 projects to real estate investors and commercial property owners

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Episodes

  1. The 8 Biggest Priorities for Growing Your Hard Money Lending Business

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://hl.hardmoneymastermind.com/bookacall What does it really take to grow a successful hard money lending business? It starts with focusing on the right priorities. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we break down 8 of the biggest...

  2. Opportunities for Lenders During this Market Shake Up

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://hl.hardmoneymastermind.com/bookacall A shifting real estate market creates new opportunities for private lenders—but only if they know where to look. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down how market changes,...

  3. The Deals and Borrowers Who Will Always Need Capital

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://hl.hardmoneymastermind.com/bookacall The best private lending opportunities aren't always fix-and-flip deals. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down three recently closed loans that highlight where private…

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  4. From Launch Mode to Scale Mode: Growing Your Hard Money Lending Business

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://hl.hardmoneymastermind.com/bookacall What changes when your private lending business reaches $10M–$20M in loans outstanding? Scaling requires more than closing deals. It takes the right systems, team, marketing strategy, and risk management...

  5. 5 Big Upgrades We Made at HMB in 2026

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://hl.hardmoneymastermind.com/bookacall Hard Money Bankers is leveling up. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down five business upgrades made in 2026—from CRM automation and smarter lead conversion to AI-powered…

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  6. The Private Lending Industry Is Changing Fast — Here's How to Keep Up

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://hl.hardmoneymastermind.com/bookacall The private lending landscape is shifting—and lenders who control their own capital may be better positioned for what's next. Jason and Chris break down the growing challenges facing institutional-backed…

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  7. 3 Reasons Hard Money Lending Is Such a Great Business Model

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://hl.hardmoneymastermind.com/bookacall Why is private lending such a compelling business model? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down 3 reasons hard money lending can be such a profitable, controllable, and...

  8. How We Underwrite & Fund Commercial Real Estate Deals

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://hl.hardmoneymastermind.com/bookacall Commercial lending doesn't have to mean big institutional deals. In this episode, Jason and Chris break down why small-balance commercial loans can be some of the most attractive deals in private lending—and…

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  9. 3 of the Scariest Loans We've Ever Made

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What makes a private lending deal truly scary? Sometimes, it's not the loan itself—it's the unknowns that show up along the way. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down three of the...

  10. Hard Money Mastermind Q&A: Real Lender Questions Answered

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What do experienced private lenders actually do when the deal gets complicated? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris tackle real questions from the Hard Money Mastermind community—from localized...

  11. Why Things Start to Change in Year 3 (Lender Playbook Revealed)

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What changes when a private lending business hits the 3-year mark and $10M portfolio milestone? Jason and Chris break down the growth pattern they've seen repeatedly—from informal deal flow and spreadsheets to systems,...

  12. 10 Risks You Can't Underwrite Away as a Hard Money Lender

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Some risks in private lending simply can't be underwritten away. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down 10 risks hard money lenders face that are often outside their control—from fraud…

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  13. How to Create Daily Content for Your Hard Money Lending Business

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Content marketing doesn't have to be complicated—or take over your week. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down practical content strategies, AI tools, and easy ways private lenders can...

  14. The Private Lending Opportunities Smart Investors Are Finding Today

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Fix-and-flip lending is more competitive than ever—but smart private lenders know there's more opportunity beyond the traditional loan box. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down how...

  15. Tiffany High's Playbook for Scaling Flipping and Private Lending

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What happens when a successful real estate investor turns her attention to private lending? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris sits down with Tiffany High of Results Driven to talk about scaling a real...

  16. We might return some investor capital (and other summer 2026 updates)

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Defaults, commercial deals, investor capital, and the lessons hiding inside each one. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down real-world lending scenarios from summer 2026—including...

  17. How to Have More Investor Capital Than You Need

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall More capital isn't always the answer. The right capital strategy is. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down why successful private lenders should build sideline capital before they need...

  18. Why Borrowers Choose Other Hard Money Lenders (And How to Fix It)

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Want to stand out as a private lender? Make it easier to work with you. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down how private lenders can win more deals by delivering a faster, simpler…

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  19. How Hard Money Bankers Got Started

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Before Hard Money Bankers became a successful private lending business, there was a lot of trial, error, and a few major "aha" moments. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris go behind the scenes…

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  20. The 4 Seasons of Hard Money Lending: Where Are You Compared to Us?

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What does it really take to build and scale a successful hard money lending business? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down the 4 seasons of hard money lending based on nearly 20 years…

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  21. The AI Tools We Use to Run a Hard Money Lending Business

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall AI is changing how private lenders operate—and it's already touching nearly every department. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down the AI tools they're actually using across marketing,...

  22. We actually had to foreclose on this house

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall We actually had to foreclose on this house. On paper, this looked like a solid loan: an experienced real estate investor, good credit, a renovated property, and plenty of equity. So how did it end up in foreclosure? Jason...

  23. How Jason & Bill Raised $25mm in the past 3 years

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris Haddon sits down with Jason Seward, co-founder of 608B Capital, to break down exactly how he and his business partner, Bill, scaled their private lending portfolio from...

  24. Revenue breakdown at $50mm portfolio (this might surprise you)

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Go behind the numbers of a $50 million private lending portfolio and discover where the real revenue comes from. Spoiler: it isn't just origination fees. In this episode, Jason Balin and Chris Haddon break down the actual...

  25. Chris Haddon Interviewed By Holbrook Capital

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Building a successful private lending business requires more than funding deals — it requires discipline, strong underwriting, and a clear strategy for managing risk. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Chris...

  26. Touching the Hot Stove: How to Learn from Lending Mistakes

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason Balin and Chris Haddon dive into one of the hardest truths of entrepreneurship and private lending: sometimes you have to experience the mistake yourself before the...

  27. Should We Do This Loan?

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall A borrower with a 487 credit score, a partially renovated inherited property, and a limited budget walks into a hard money lender asking for a $100,000 loan. The catch? The loan would sit at just 25% of the property's...

  28. The Truth About Subordinate Loans: 2nd Mortgages, Seller Financing & Gap Funding

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  29. Don't fall into the trap of competing with institutional lenders. Do this instead.

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall In this episode, Jason and Chris break down why competing on price, leverage, and loan terms is a losing strategy—and what successful private lenders do instead. Learn how relationships, marketing, speed, local expertise,...

  30. The 3 Most Popular Loans We Fund for Real Estate Investors

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Most people assume private lenders only fund fix-and-flip deals—but that's far from reality. In this episode, Jason and Chris break down the three most common loan types in their portfolio and explain why residential…

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  31. 5 Biggest Takeaways from Last Week's Mastermind Meeting

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What happens when some of the top private lenders in the country get in one room? In this episode, Jason and Chris break down the 5 biggest lessons from Hard Money Mastermind's annual summer event. From avoiding high-risk...

  32. How We Found Our First 3 Capital Investors

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto"...

  33. 3 Types of Capital to Fund Your Deals

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Not all capital is created equal. In this episode, Jason and Chris break down the three primary funding sources private and hard money lenders use—private capital, bank and warehouse lines of credit, and the secondary...

  34. 6 Features Most Hard Money Mastermind Members Don't Know About

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall 6 Features Most Hard Money Mastermind Members Don't Know About Most members barely scratch the surface of what's inside Hard Money Mastermind. In this episode, Jason and Chris break down 6 powerful features many lenders...

  35. HMB Joins the Lender Lounge Podcast with Kevin Kim

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What does it take to build a private lending business that survives multiple market cycles? In this special crossover episode, Jason and Chris join Kevin Kim on the Lender Lounge Podcast to break down the nearly 20-year...

  36. When a Borrower Stops Paying: Real Hard Money Loan Story

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What really happens when a hard money borrower stops paying? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris from Hard Money Bankers break down a real-life hard money loan default story — including the...

  37. Want To Grow Your Lending Company? Start Stacking These Skills

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Want to grow a successful private lending company? It starts with stacking the right skills. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason Bailin and Chris Hadding of Hard Money Bankers break down the foundational...

  38. Cheap Money, Thin Margins & Big Problems What Lenders Can Learn From Spirit Airlines

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Cheap Money, Thin Margins & Big Problems What Lenders Can Learn From Spirit Airlines In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason Balin and Chris Haddon break down the dangers of competing on cheap money, thin...

  39. What Every Private Lender MUST Understand Before Funding a Deal

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What separates successful private lenders from those who lose money on deals? It's not luck—it's understanding the fundamentals. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we break down the 5 essential rules every...

  40. How Private Lenders Make Money (Most People Miss This)

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall How Private Lenders Make Money (Most People Miss This) Want to know how private lenders actually make money? It's not just interest rates—and most people completely miss the bigger picture. In this episode of the Private...

  41. Don't Hire Anyone Until You Watch This (Hard Money Lenders)

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto"...

  42. What Makes Our Next Mastermind Meetings Special

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall What makes a private lending mastermind truly valuable? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason Balin and Chris Haddon break down what sets their upcoming Hard Money Mastermind meetings apart—and why serious...

  43. Starting a Hard Money Lending Business From $0: Our Exact Plan

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Want to start a hard money lending business from scratch—with zero capital? In this episode, Jason and Chris break down their exact step-by-step plan to build a $10M private lending portfolio in just 3 years—based on…

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  44. Stop Doing 100% Private Financing...Do This Instead

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Are you offering 100% financing as a private lender and wondering why your risk feels higher than it should? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason and Chris break down why fully financing deals is a…

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  45. What happens when you don't have enough deal flow in your private lending business?

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall If you're a private lender or hard money lender struggling to find consistent deals, you might be dealing with what we call "small pipeline syndrome." In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we break down what...

  46. Defaulted Loans: The Reality Every Private Lender Must Manage

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Defaulted loans are inevitable—but how you manage them defines your success as a private lender. In this episode, Jason Balin and Chris Haddon break down the real-world systems, decision-making frameworks, and…

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  47. The 30-Day Plan to Explode Your Private Lending Deal Flow

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Struggling with a slow pipeline or inconsistent deal flow? You're not alone—and more importantly, you're not stuck. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we break down a proven, no-fluff 30-day action plan to…

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  48. As a private lender, want to know the right loan amount to offer? Look at your defaults - #336

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall As a private lender, how do you determine the right loan amount for a deal? The answer isn't what you think… it's found in your defaults. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason Balin and Chris Haddon of Hard...

  49. 5 Things That Will Shock You as a Hard Money Lender (With Marc Santos) - #335

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Thinking about becoming a hard money lender? This episode breaks down the real challenges no one talks about. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we sit down with Marc Santos of Rapid Fund Lending to uncover…

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  50. The Lawyers Every Private Lender Needs (And How to Pay Them) - #334

    Wanna work with us? Schedule a call here: https://go.oncehub.com/bookacall Building a successful private lending business requires more than just funding deals — it requires the right legal team behind the scenes. In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Jason and Chris break down…

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The #1 Podcast On Private Money Lending. Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers deep dive into their experiences with private money lending after lending money on almost 3,000 projects to real estate investors and commercial property owners

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Hard Money Bankers - Jason Balin and Chris Haddon

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How many episodes does Private Lenders' Podcast have?

Private Lenders' Podcast has 387 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 2, 2026.

What is Private Lenders' Podcast about?

The #1 Podcast On Private Money Lending. Jason Balin and Chris Haddon from Hard Money Bankers deep dive into their experiences with private money lending after lending money on almost 3,000 projects to real estate investors and commercial property owners

How often does Private Lenders' Podcast release new episodes?

Private Lenders' Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 387 episodes since August 2019.

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Private Lenders' Podcast is created and hosted by Hard Money Bankers - Jason Balin and Chris Haddon.
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