Zack Purvis | LandThink

Land Appraisals – A Lender’s Perspective

April 18, 2012 1 Comment

If you’ve ever used real estate as collateral for a loan, you were likely required to have the property appraised. Understanding how a land lender uses an appraisal is important for…

Have Farmland Prices Risen Too Far, Too Fast?

October 20, 2011 6 Comments

“Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, one by one.”

Land is a Long-Term Investment – Your Loan Should Be Long-Term Too

September 13, 2011 0 Comments

The title of this article is an oversimplification of the decision process for the type of land loan you should get…but you’ve read this far, so at least it got your…

Improving Your Chances of LANDing a Loan

June 7, 2011 0 Comments

You’ve certainly heard about (or experienced) the reduction in available credit for land purchases. There is still ample money available for higher-quality loans—loans with large down payments, consistent and…