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Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim

Kevin Kim
Private Lending
Capital Markets
DSCR
American Association Of Private Lenders
Rain City Capital
Securitization
Multi-State Licensing
RTL
Hard Money Bankers
Icecap
Small Balance Commercial
Education
Ethics
Institutional Capital
New York
Icecap Group

Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim is a podcast that gives an exclusive look beyond the title of private lending industry leaders. Kevin Kim, Esq. is a partner at Fortra Law, an organization that has been serving private lenders for over 10 years. An experienced lending lawyer and engaging speaker, Kevin digs deep with his guests to discover what makes a successful company and leader in this industry. L... more

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Ezra Dweck, President and Co-Founder of IceCap Group, joins Kevin Kim on this episode of Lender Lounge to discuss the evolution of private lending, the importance of disciplined underwriting, and the changing dynamics of the RTL and DSCR markets. Ezr... more

Chris Haddon and Jason Balin of Hard Money Bankers join Kevin Kim on this episode of Lender Lounge to discuss their nearly 20-year journey building a private lending business rooted in conservative underwriting and private capital. Starting in 2007 d... more

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Matt Medrano and Justin Rocheleau, co-founders of Dynamo Capital, join Kevin Kim live at Fortra Con in Las Vegas to discuss their rapid rise as a Midwest-based private lender. Starting from residential mortgage and brokerage backgrounds, the duo shar... more

Fred Rea, Founder of Rain City Capital, and Ian Morell, Partner since 2013, join Kevin Kim to trace Rain City's path from courthouse-step hard money lending in Washington to becoming a national private lender. They discuss their early days funding fo... more

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Recent Guests

Ezra Dweck
President and Co-Founder of IceCap
IceCap
Episode: Lender vs. Originator: Why Control of Capital Matters, with Ezra Dweck
Chris Haddon
Co-founder of Hard Money Bankers
Hard Money Bankers
Episode: The Long Game in Private Lending: Building Without Institutional Capital, with Chris Haddon & Jason Balin
Jason Balin
Co-founder of Hard Money Bankers
Hard Money Bankers
Episode: The Long Game in Private Lending: Building Without Institutional Capital, with Chris Haddon & Jason Balin
Fred Rea
Founder of Rain City Capital
Rain City Capital
Episode: The Rain City Way: How a Lifestyle Lender Became a National Platform
Ian Morell
Partner, Rain City Capital
Rain City Capital
Episode: The Rain City Way: How a Lifestyle Lender Became a National Platform
Linda Hyde
President of the American Association of Private Lenders
American Association of Private Lenders
Episode: Building The Future of Private Lending featuring Linda Hyde
Brad Laddusaw
President of SNL Capital Group; President of the California Mortgage Association
SNL Capital Group; California Mortgage Association
Episode: From Regulation to Resilience: How CMA Champions California Lenders
Brock VandenBerg
Vice President at Talamar Financial
Talamar Financial
Episode: From Regulation to Resilience: How CMA Champions California Lenders
Sam Chivitchian
Real estate investor and private lender
Secured Capital Lending
Episode: S5E10 | From Fighting to Funding with "Sam" Sarkis Chivitchian

Host

Kevin Kim
Host of Lender Lounge, focused on private lending industry leaders and practical guidance.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Extremely helpful tool

    We’re launching a private lending firm in mid 2024 and we have found this podcast to be extremely informative as well as entertaining, and inspiring. Keep up the amazing work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grant Kahn
    United States2 years ago
  • Best Podcast in the Industry!

    Having been in the Private Money space for nearly a decade, it is great to have this podcast geared up towards our specific niche. I love to hear from all of the awesome people in this business that I know well and others that I don’t. Kevin Kim is a beast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dag630
    United States3 years ago
  • Kevin and all his guest are Awesome!

    I have been in lending for a while and find his Podcast an important part of my industry due diligence! Keep up the great work Kevin! Keep them honest….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KB Collins Esq
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Resource For Anyone in Real Estate

    The Lender Lounge podcast is a rare opportunity to hear the untold stories behind the nations top private lending companies. Kevin Kim is at the epicenter of the private lending industry in his role at Geraci and a great resource for anyone looking to learn about current trends and opportunities. I would recommend checking out Lender Lounge to anyone looking to learn about the private lending industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe from BiggerPockets
    United States3 years ago
  • So much wealth and knowledge in this podcast

    I just started listening to these and wow! I can’t believe I didn't start sooner! This will be a part of my daily life going forward! Thank you Kevin for creating these. The info is so good and real world relevant for anyone in the lending world you need to tune in asap!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Take em down
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's depth of knowledge and ability to draw meaningful stories from guests.
Audience notes the content is highly actionable for navigating a rapidly evolving private lending landscape.
Shows consistently deliver industry-specific insights and practical takeaways for lenders and investors.
Guests are top-notch, offering real-world experience and candid perspectives on underwriting, capital, and regulation.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lender vs. Originator: Why Control of Capital Matters, with Ezra Dweck
Q: How does Ezra distinguish between being a lender and an originator, and why does that matter?
As an originator, you must operate within someone else's guidelines, accepting their risk controls, whereas being a lender with discretionary capital allows you to close loans quickly and assert independent credit decisions, which IceCap values for speed and control.
Lender vs. Originator: Why Control of Capital Matters, with Ezra Dweck
Q: What motivated IceCap to create a fund and pursue broader capital sources beyond family money?
Constraints from family capital and the desire for committed financing led IceCap to build an institutional-capital strategy, including a capital markets team and investor-relations capability, to ensure growth even when traditional capital markets tighten.
Building The Future of Private Lending featuring Linda Hyde
Q: What is the balance between institutional shops and local shops, and how do you reconcile their different agendas within the association?
Linda discusses ongoing efforts to balance the needs of diverse members, noting the focus on inclusivity, education, and providing value year-round, while remaining mindful of affordability and the long-term health of the industry.
Building The Future of Private Lending featuring Linda Hyde
Q: Please give us some background on yourself and the company and the association and where it all started from.
Linda explains that the association began in 2009, she joined in 2012, and describes the early era as a 'good old boys club' that evolved through leadership, increased engagement, and a shift toward education, ethics, and governance that opened membership and broadened the conference.
The Rain City Way: How a Lifestyle Lender Became a National Platform
Q: What cultural practices define Rain City, and how have they helped the company scale?
The five minutes of fucking around at the start of meetings sets a tone of openness and humor, helping maintain a cohesive culture as they scale, integrate new staff, and navigate complex multi-state regulations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lender Lounge

What is Lender Lounge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on private lending and real estate finance, featuring leaders from hard money, private lending platforms, and industry associations. Episodes explore company-building without institutional capital, growth through market cycles, governance, ethics, and education for lenders, plus practical underwriting, licensing, and capital-structure strategies. A distinctive angle is the mix of founder stories, practitioner insights, and ongoing governance and regulatory discussions, all anchored by a lawyer-host who ties multi-state licensing and compliance to actionable guidance. The format often blends candid career anecdotes with tactical takeaways on underwriting, servicing, and capital diversification, making it valuable for operat... more

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Recent guests on Lender Lounge include:

1. Ezra Dweck
2. Chris Haddon
3. Jason Balin
4. Fred Rea
5. Ian Morell
6. Linda Hyde
7. Brad Laddusaw
8. Brock VandenBerg

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