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Rising Interest Rates Can Equal Opportunity – If You Know Where to Look

We’re flooded with negative headlines about today’s real estate market. Whether it’s about record-low inventory or record historically high-interest rates, today’s media landscape paints a doom-and-gloom picture designed to elicit feelings of 2008. Here’s a statement you’re not likely to hear: Interest rates are high and likely going up, which can mean opportunities for buyers….

Who is Pacific Private Money?

Our Mission: Fast, Friendly, and Reliable

At Pacific Private Money, we strive to provide best-in-class alternative financing solutions for real estate transactions in California. Our goal is to not only produce above-market returns, but also deliver safety and security features not found in traditional investments.

All of our loans are funded through private capital — our own plus hundreds of private individuals who seek high, reliable yields backed by California real estate with conservative protective equity.

Our Story

In 2008, we identified a need in underserved capital markets left behind in the wake of the financial crisis. Since then, we have grown quickly by serving the expanding market of borrowers who are unable to secure conventional financing, and by specializing in short-term, fast-funding situations.

Today, Pacific Private Money is one of the most respected and fastest-growing companies in the private capital market space, and has established itself as the market leader for private consumer loans. Our team of experienced professionals has built and earned a reputation for transparency, speed, and reliability.


What Our Investors are Saying

Joel L.

Investor

I've bought three notes from Mark this year. They are good clean deals and I will continue buying from Mark. I've been a note investor for almost 30 years.

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Grant L.

Investor

My experience with Pacific Private Money has been one where they have responded to any and all of my questions in a prompt manner. Nam and all staff members have been ..."

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John S.

Investor

I've been with Pacific Private Money for years. Depending on my immediate desire for either high rate of return or freedom to withdraw capital easily, I've invested in first ..."

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Doug B.

Investor

I was an investor in Pacific Private Money Inc. for over five years. My investment consistently performed as advertised throughout the five years, and I had no difficulty ..."

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Carolyn C.

Investor

I’ve been a highly satisfied investor with Pacific Private Money Fund I since 2014. I’m impressed with the competence, integrity, and transparency of PPM’s management team. ..."

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Paul N.

Investor

We invested the minimum in the flagship, but had our reservations at first. We have been working with the Office Manager, Andrea,  and her customer service skills have been ..."

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Tom T.

Investor

I've been invested in the PPM fund via my IRA for just over two years. Nam facilitated a very informative initial due diligence meeting with Mark Hanf in which all of my ..."

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Tim B.

Investor

Pacific Private Money provides my ideal balance of security and liquidity. The PPM Fund gives me regular monthly income at a steady but profitable rate, backed by solid RE ..."

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Beth J.

Investor

I invested a couple of years ago 100k in your mortgage fund. You were recommended by Marion W. I was not familiar with how the fund worked at the time, but it has been a ..."

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Andrew C.

Investor

Although I’m a relatively new investor starting in February 2020, I’ve found people at Pacific Private Money very professional, efficient and friendly. My funds were quickly ..."

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Richard L.

Investor

As a new investor in PPM, I appreciate the responsiveness and professionalism that I have received. Whenever I have a question, either Nam or Andrea respond quickly and ..."

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Eric D.

Investor

I first learned about Mark and Pacific Private Money in 2013 through Marin Magazine, and also from seeing his office when driving through downtown Novato. I invested into his ..."

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Issa A.

Investor

I have been a customer for 3 years, and I have been completely satisfied with the level of service and performance of Pacific. The staff are professional and took care of all ..."

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Nicole S.

Investor

I was introduced to PPM three years ago while finishing up my divorce. I was new to managing my investments, and am so appreciative of the thorough education on PPM that I ..."

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Michael K.

Investor

Great experience working with PPM personnel. The return on investment were as promised and more averaging between 7.5% to 8% compounded interest. Mark Hanf is a professional ..."

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Bill B

Investor

As a long time money manager and investor with Pacific Private Money, I was attracted to the secure investment benefits the PPM pool fund presents. I’m a big believer in ..."

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Mikol D.

Investor

I have been an investor with Pacific Private Money along with my 95 year old mother and my sister. They were referred by our trusted financial advisor. He is extremely ..."

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Steven J.

Investor

I was impressed with the knowledge of the industry this team has. Very transparent discussions and data in the monthly reporting process. I have been pleased with the results ..."

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Ed R.

Investor

Last year when I sold an investment property owned by my self directed IRA, I needed a place to put the money and get a solid return on my investment. Pacific Private Money ..."

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Joseph Z.

Investor

I have been a client with PPM for over 6 yrs, and I have invested in several trust deeds. Some were first TD's and some were 2 TD's. All have paid on time and never had a ..."

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Lee L.

Investor

My wife and I have been with Pacific Private Money for many years. Their staff is incredibly responsive, honest and most helpful. We could not possibly have received the ..."

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Richard R.

Rehabber & Client

Mark Hanf and his Pacific Private money team are incredible. Mark is courteous and professional, his attention to detail and hands on approach translate into smooth and ..."

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Joel

CEO

Hey Mark - I'm back in the country and just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks to you and your team for a job well done. It was smooth and most important, you made me ..."

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Brian K.

Operations Manager for the Legacy Group

We rely on Mark Hanf and his Pacific Private Money team for many of our property purchases in Northern California. We do multiple deals each month, and some of those are in ..."

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K. S.

Real Estate Owner

Exactly by the date that Mark and Lisa projected, I received my funding. This was my first time having to resort to "hard" money, but had I the luck of contacting Mark and ..."

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Lance C.

Real Estate Investor

I have been working with Mark Hanf and the crew at Pacific Private Money Loans for a while now. The professionalism and speed Mark's team operates is second to none. ..."

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Mihael L.

Investor

Mark and his team were very helpful in putting my Fairfield, Ca. deal together. I will use them for future deals. They understand the need to move quickly.

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Salvatore R.

Senior Vice President

Hi Mark, I want to thak you and your staff for working diligently on behalf of Claudia and myself in educating us in investing in deeds of trust. Your staff has gone the ..."

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Doug C.

Mark has been helping me build my IRA securely over the last 3 years by investing in the fund and in private loans. He has always been available to answer questions. His ..."

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Scott B.

Mortgage Investor

I really cannot say enough about Mark and his team who saved my client his very important transaction. My purchase loan with an institutional lender went sideways the day ..."

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Joel L.

Investor

I've bought three notes from Mark this year. They are good clean deals and I will continue buying from Mark. I've been a note investor for almost 30 years.

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Mike H.

Business Owner

Mark and the entire staff at Pacific Private Money Loans are awesome. They had to rush to get my deal done, and although it was a lot of work it was accomplished earlier than ..."

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Joe A.

DDS & Real Estate Investor

Mark Hanf & his company are brilliant and so committed to client satisfaction! Our first contact resulted in a confirmed successful loan in approximately 5 hours! Since ..."

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A.L.

Homebuyer

We were very pleased with the loan we received from Pacific. The service from the staff, including Rick, Jordynn and Mirka was very good. They were always response and ..."

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J. Z.

Independent Financial Advisor

I was looking for a low risk investment to increase my return on my bank deposits. I discovered Mark Hanf and PPMl and drove to question them in their Novato office.. Mark ..."

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Anonymous

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Rick and Mike from Pacific Private Money. These two absolutely terrific guys helped us refinance our property and literally turned our ..."

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Gregory R. H.

Developer

We had a loan which was impossible via conventional lending. Pacific Money got us the funds we requested and more. A fantastic team and I am now recommending them to my ..."

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Tom Z.

Pacific Money presents solid lending opportunities and processes transactions with detail and care. I've been impressed with every member of the team and highly recommend ..."

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Suzi

Entertainment Professional

As an executive working in the entertainment business, I couldn't be more difficult to please, which is why I couldn't be happier recommending Pacific Private Money. They are ..."

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Arlene S.

We have invested in mortgages with Pacific Private Money and have found them professional, competent and reliable.

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David Michalek

Individual Investor

PPM continues to do an excellent job. Their staff is professional and helpful. Most importantly they communicate clearly and effectively.

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Anonymous

The team at Pacific Private Money are extremely knowledgeable and do their best to assist you. The customer service is stellar. Quality service and people, high intelligence, ..."

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Gaelon

Owner

Pacific Private Money is as advertised they get the job done period. The staff is efficient, knowledgeable, and they have someone is place for every step of the way. They ..."

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Anonymous

Property Owner

Five stars. Prompt "yes" and delivered as promised in very efficient, timely, and common sense manner.

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Vivien

Owner of Weller House Inn

I can highly recommend Pacific Private Money. They met my needs promptly, in spite of unusual details which had been too challenging for several other hard money lending ..."

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Sky Pace

CEO of Brix Beverage

Using Pacific Private Funding to complete a 2nd on my home was not only one of the easiest things I have ever experienced in the lending arena, but the fastest as well. The ..."

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Brandon

New Home Owner

Pacific Private Money saved me. I was in contract to buy a house and a week before Close of escrow our loan was declined. I called Pacific Private Money and they looked at ..."

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Arthur H. Sutter

Retired CEO

I have done business with Pacific Mortgage for almost 5 years. Before my retirement I was CEO of two companies which did business in Mortgage Loans and Real Estate. The ..."

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Mary Marcina

Lender

A trusted friend recently recommended Pacific Private Investments. From my initial contact until completion of my first loan funding, I felt in the caring hands of a ..."

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Kathleen Bowman

Entrepreneur

My whole transaction with Pacific Private Money was very professional and extremely easy!!! They followed through exactly with the quotes I first received. In my opinion, ..."

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Russell Roesner

Broker and Borrower

Mark is one of the good guys in the private lending business. He is intelligent, hard working, reliable, and most important, honest as well. I would recommend doing business ..."

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Eric Andrewsen

Investor

After retiring from the buy-remodel-sell real estate business, it was only natural for me to go into the business of lending to people in the same line of work, as well as ..."

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James Clifford

President of Beach Street Builders, Inc.

Pacific Private Money did an outstanding job with our transaction, they were timely, came through on their commitment, very attentive and professional. I would highly ..."

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David Hidalgo-Foster

Investor

Very experienced and resourceful Lender. Fast response time help us close deals and excel in our industry. I highly recommend contacting PPM, they funded one of my rehab ..."

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Like a Bank, But Easier

Why We're a Preferred Lender Option

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Experience

The team at Pacific Private Money has decades of comprehensive experience in real estate development, underwriting, and finance.

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Speed & Security

A combination of efficient and thorough underwriting coupled with a deep investor network and in-house capital allows Pacific Private Money to make intelligent investing decisions quickly.

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Reliability

The company is known for seeing every loan commitment through to close. When we commit to a loan, we close.

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Local Focus

We specialize in California real estate. Pacific Private Money and its deep investor network knows and understands regional markets as well as statewide trends.

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