Most real estate borrowers run to traditional lending institutions to fund the property they’re eyeing to buy and sell. Banks, government-backed housing agencies, and insurance companies are typically the go-to companies for real estate funding.

However, stringent requirements and the long waiting period have become the major obstacles for most borrowers. And, for buyers eyeing to snag a great real estate deal, time is critical. Alternative funding arrangements aim to quash these challenges. With less hoops to jump through, real estate investor-borrowers are more than willing to take advantage of unconventional lending options.