We helped acquire $1.5B+ worth of propertiesClose Your Next Commercial Real Estate Deal Faster with Affordable Earnest Money Deposit Financing
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 financing easy and fast, increasing your chances for a successful deal.
Our CRE financing products
EMD financing for CRE investors
Expand your portfolio confidently — get fast EMD funding to strengthen offers and stay competitive.
EMD financing for developers
Access quick capital, secure better terms, and move multiple projects forward with Duckfund's EMD financing.
All you need to know
How Duckfund works in 2 minutes
Win 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.
No collateral requiredForget about providing assets as security. Our process ensures you get the funding you need without tying up your personal property.
Get your deposit paid in 48hNo more waiting for long approval from banks. Get your deposit covered in 48 hours upon submitting the application.
Work 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
Soft deposit financing requirements
- Fully refundable deposits starting at $25k
- Minimum term is 30 days
- Real estate assets acquisition for investment purposes
Commercial Real Estate at Every Scale
From multifamily and office buildings to retail and industrial spaces, we specialize in all types of CRE investments.
Use cases
Duckfund empowers commercial real estate investors to move faster, compete stronger, and close more deals - without freezing capital in escrow accounts.
Active CRE Investors
Sponsors working on multiple deals simultaneously. Duckfund helps them submit stronger offers and stay liquid across opportunities.
Developers
Development companies acquiring land with long due diligence timelines. Our EMD funding keeps capital free for soft costs during predevelopment stage.
Growing Investors
Sponsors scaling into larger transactions with higher EMD requirements. Duckfund enables them to compete with institutional-level offers.
Wholesalers
First-time buyers or investors entering the market and needing support with flexible and secure deposit options.
Syndicators
Syndicators raising capital from LPs or co-GPs. With Duckfund, they can secure control under PSA and start fundraising early.
What customers say about Duckfund
Love you guys!! Thanks for another deal
Samuel Weiner & the Langdon Title team referred DuckFund to one of their trusted clients to provide a soft deposit for their purchase. DuckFund was excellent to communicate with and both Langdon & the client had a great experience working with them. We highly suggest using them for all your deposit needs!
Partners and accelerators
Duckfund is a member of Galvanizer, Cardinal Ventures, and Launchpad accelerator at Stanford.
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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.
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