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Post by GSV3MIaC on Feb 25, 2015 11:36:17 GMT
Presumably by selling a/the property in question.
FC really need to get a handle on these property loans, such that the term can be extended at some pre-arranged interest rate, rather than having to raise a whole new loan when the original one looks like it won't be able to be repaid ON TIME. (Obviously if it looks like it won't be repaid AT ALL, that is different). (See AC for examples).
Property development is a bit like engineering, with the same basic rules (i.e. 1) You can never allow for the unforeseen, therefore 2) It takes longer, and 3) It costs more). Fixed length loans are just asking for trouble, unless you allow way too much slack and then pay them back early.
update:
The refinance loan is already up on the site:
Refinance Of London Property Loan Refinance of existing loan (11124)
which will explain what is going on (it appears that the 'unforeseen' in this case is largely self inflicted, and could be attributed to specification creep &/or greed).
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Post by coop on Feb 25, 2015 12:57:22 GMT
What the heck is specification creep??
Also I'm inon the harrogate one; but i dont see that as a concern
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Post by blender on Feb 25, 2015 15:18:48 GMT
If I had any of the old loan (not at 7%) I would be pleased to see that I was getting my cash back rather than FC defaulting the loan and launching another tranche for the additional cash. That is what they did last time and they were criticised, and have taken a different course. Original lenders will have had a 2% cashback over 9 months, or roughly 2.7% APR tax free to, add to the 7%. Those who bought it at par on the SM still get their 7%. Can't be bothered with the games of the developer, but I think FC have learned and done better for lenders. All the lenders on this will now be volunteers - not sure what happens if the loan does not fill.
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Post by coop on Feb 25, 2015 15:39:08 GMT
Not quite sure why they downgraded the harrogate loan the way they did; there's still 5 weeks left and if it goes to plan they will have the readies for up to 5 of the flats by then anyway so I don't see it being too much longer before they settle up.
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Post by GSV3MIaC on Feb 25, 2015 16:02:39 GMT
What the heck is specification creep?? Ah, a non engineer I presume. 8>. Specification creep is where the initial spec is for a push bike, then they add another wheel, then a motor, then they say it needs a body, then reliant robins are a bit naff, so let's add a 4th wheel, then we need a bigger motor .. Eventually you build as Rolls Royce. Or maybe a main battle tank. Anything is possible with specification creep. Eventually. In this case the spec seems to have grown a basement. We await the attic with interest.
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Post by am on Feb 25, 2015 21:41:54 GMT
There seems to be more than just specification creep involved. I'm in two minds as whether to wash my hands of this project (I'm getting nervous of London projects anyway) or take the time to understand what's happening.
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