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Institutionally Backed CRE Earnest Money Deposit, Equity and Debt Financing Solutions

Why Choose Duckfund?

At Duckfund, we empower best-in-class sponsors to seize opportunities and grow their businesses. From short-term liquidity solutions like Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) financing to long-term capital solutions like Equity and Debt financing, we are your strategic partner every step of the way

  • Increase your chances to close deals

    We secure your deal with earnest money deposit financing and provide tailored support in equity syndication and debt sourcing to successfully close your deals.

  • Close More Deals

    Unlock the ability to enter and close deals quickly with our seamless financing solutions.

  • Expand Your Pipeline

    Work on multiple deals simultaneously and tackle projects with higher EMD requirements.

  • Win Competitive Bids

    Increase your EMD amount to win the bidding process with our support.

  • Full Control

    Maximize your chances of securing LP and Co-GP equity with the confidence of having full control of the deal - PSA signed and EMD secured.

  • Faster Closures

    Streamline your transaction timelines and avoid bottlenecks with our financing options.

  • Institutional Backing

    Partner with a platform powered by institutional equity sources for top-tier opportunities.

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Financing

Flexible and refundable solutions designed for short-term project needs and competitive bidding.

Investors

  • Flexible financing for multifamily, retail, office, and industrial properties
  • Broad coverage with select state exclusions
  • Manage multiple deals simultaneously and win bids with higher EMD amounts
  • Maintain liquidity without locking personal funds
  • 1-4 months term options
  • 100% refundable with no collateral required, supported by trusted U.S. title companies

Developers

  • Financing tailored for large-scale land acquisition.
  • Broad coverage with select state exclusions
  • Secure refundable due diligence periods
  • Conduct high-risk assessments without collateral
  • 4-18 months term options with reduced pricing after 4 months
  • 100% refundable with no collateral required, facilitated by trusted U.S. title companies

Equity & Debt Financing

Comprehensive options for long-term project funding, tailored for complex investment strategies.

LP/Co-GP Equity

  • Suited for multifamily, industrial, and hospitality sectors
  • Target Sunbelt and major U.S. markets
  • 10–15% equity contribution required
  • Terms range from 24–48 months
  • Minimum multiple requirements for returns

Preferred Equity

  • Suited for multifamily, industrial, and hospitality sectors
  • Target Sunbelt and major U.S. markets
  • Up to 85% LTC
  • Terms range from 24–48 months
  • Prepayment based on multiples

Senior Debt

  • Suited for multifamily, industrial, and hospitality sectors
  • Target Sunbelt and major U.S. markets
  • Up to 75% LTC or 70% LTV
  • Terms range from 12–36 months
  • Floating and fixed rates available

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Questions or concerns?

Success Stories

NC based investment group

Expanding Multifamily Portfolio

$8,000,000
Property TypeMultifamily 36 Units / Class A
EMD$240,000 for 60 days
LocationSoutheast US
Solution

Duckfund provided a $240,000 EMD to help win a competitive bidding process, followed by a $3M equity solution to close the deal. This enabled rapid portfolio growth without locking significant personal funds.

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 the timeframe required to raise equity and/or debt?

  • Under what conditions can we work on deals below $5M in equity checks?

  • Do we work with exclusivity?

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