Patrick Rigney

In a world of rising expenses and mounting credit card debt, many homeowners are seeking smarter ways to access funds without taking on high-interest loans. One increasingly popular solution is a cash-out refinance with an average credit score. While great credit can open more doors, you don’t need perfect financials to qualify. With the right

Debt can weigh heavily on anyone’s shoulders, especially when it’s coming from multiple sources—credit cards, personal loans, or medical bills—all with sky-high interest rates. Managing these various debts can be stressful, overwhelming, and financially damaging in the long run. But there’s a strategic solution that many homeowners are turning to: cash-out refinancing to pay off

When it comes to expanding or upgrading your commercial real estate portfolio, understanding how to secure the right financing is critical. At Insula Capital Group, we work closely with investors to structure loans for different asset types — including warehouses, retail stores, and office spaces. A commercial property loan for warehouse or other business property comes with

When you’re exploring financing for commercial real estate, one feature you might encounter is the balloon payment commercial property loan. At Insula Capital Group, we’ve helped countless investors navigate this repayment structure, and we know how it can shape your overall investment strategy. A balloon payment is a larger-than-usual balance due at the end of a

The real estate market is no stranger to change, and the recent shift to a high-interest rate environment has put every financing decision under a magnifying glass. For many investors, bridge loans remain an essential tool for seizing time-sensitive opportunities, funding construction projects, or bridging the gap between buying and selling property. However, with borrowing costs

In the fast-paced world of real estate investment, timing is everything. Investors often need access to quick funding to secure properties, cover gaps between transactions, or start development projects before long-term financing is in place. This is where short-term real estate financing tools like bridge loans, hard money loans, mezzanine financing, and equity partnerships come into

For many investors, the journey starts local. They buy a property in their hometown, manage it hands-on, and grow slowly from there. But the real scale — the kind of growth that builds long-term wealth — comes when investors expand across state lines. The challenge? Financing multi-market growth isn’t easy. Banks often treat each new