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Soft Deposit Financing for Commercial Real Estate

Close Your Next Commercial Real Estate Deal Faster with Affordable Earnest Money Deposit Financing

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A soft deposit is a refundable payment that a property buyer pays to a seller as a sign of commitment

This is also known as an “earnest money deposit” or “good faith deposit.”
Duckfund makes soft deposit easy and fast, increasing your chances for a successful deal.

All you need to know

How Duckfund works in 2 minutes

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BenefitWin the deal with a higher depositStand out from the competition by offering a larger deposit. We help you strengthen your offer and increase your chances of securing the property.
BenefitNo collateral requiredForget about providing assets as security. Our process ensures you get the funding you need without tying up your personal property.
BenefitGet your deposit paid in 48hNo more waiting for long approval from banks. Get your deposit covered in 48 hours upon submitting the application.
BenefitWork on multiple dealsDon't limit yourself to a single deal. We accept several applications at once increasing your chances for a successful purchase.

3 simple steps to book your property

Step 1 · 2 minutesFill simple form to apply for soft deposit
Step 2 · 24 hoursWe review and approve your application
Step 3 · 48 hours Deposit is paid, your property is booked

Soft deposit financing requirements

  • Minimum amount of earnest money deposit we finance is $25,000
  • Property acquisition for commercial purposes
  • Minimum soft deposit term of 30 days
  • US-based deals: we cover all states except CA, HI, UT, and VT
  • Earnest Money Deposit is fully refundable
Duckfund has minimal entry requirements to make the application process swift and the financing decision guaranteed

Commercial Real Estate at Every Scale

From multifamily and office buildings to retail and industrial spaces, we specialize in all types of CRE investments.

  • Multifamily
  • Triple Net Properties
  • Office Buildings
  • Retail Spaces
  • Industrial Properties
  • Data Centers
  • Hospitality
  • Mixed-use
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Self-Storage Facilities
  • Parking Facilities
  • Land acquisition
  • Airbnb
  • Residential rentals

Use cases

Our solutions cater to a wide range of commercial real estate professionals, from seasoned investors and developers to those new to the market and residential rental owners.

  • Professional real estate investors

    Seasoned investors seeking advanced tools to analyze opportunities, optimize portfolios, and secure tailored financial solutions for maximizing returns.

  • Developers

    Developers working on capital-intensive projects that require thorough due diligence and reliable financial solutions.

  • Wholesalers

    Wholesalers navigating large-scale property transactions while seeking streamlined funding and competitive deposits.

  • Newbies entering the market

    First-time buyers or investors entering the market and needing support with flexible and secure deposit options.

  • Residential rental owners

    Property owners managing rentals and looking for financial tools to simplify operations and ensure steady growth.

What customers say about Duckfund

Partners and accelerators

Duckfund is a member of Galvanizer, Cardinal Ventures, and Launchpad accelerator at Stanford.
Backed by Institutional InvestorClear Haven logo

Frequently Asked Questions

Duckfund is a simple and fully digital experience with soft deposit financing.

For your convenience, here are answers to questions you may have.

  • What is Duckfund?

  • What is a soft deposit?

  • What is the difference between an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and a Downpayment?

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