$285,000 in EMDs Funded Across 4 Deals in 3 States for a CRE Developer
Background:
A South Carolina-based real estate development company was simultaneously pursuing multiple land acquisitions across different states, including deals valued at over $10 million in today's restrictive capital environment.
The challenge:
Each deal required a significant earnest money deposit amount with due diligence periods longer than 30 days meaning significant capital sat idle in escrow while pre-development costs and other acquisitions still needed to be funded.
The solution:
The developer partnered with Duckfund to finance their earnest money deposits across each acquisition, having access to capital as needed. Duckfund covered the deposit, the developer secured the property, and they proceeded with due diligence even when extensions were required. This way, liquidity was preserved for pre-development work while deals went under contract.
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Signed documents:
Option Agreement Signed by: The Client, Duckfund- Purchase Facilitation Agreement Signed by: The Client, Duckfund
- Purchase and Sales Agreement (PSA) Signed by: The Seller, Newly registered LLC
Deal summary:
$285,000 in EMDs Funded Across 4 Deals in 3 States For a CRE Developer.
| Date | Property Location | Total Purchase Price | Earnest money deposit amount | Term, in days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | FL | $11,000,000 | $100,000 | 90 + 30 ext. |
| Aug | NC | $10,100,000 | $100,000 | 120 |
| Sep | TX | $340,000 | $35,000 | 150 |
| Oct | TX | $5,600,000 | $50,000 | 120 |
| Total: 4 deals | $27,040,000 | $285,000 | ||
Key Benefits of Partnering with Duckfund:
Capital Efficiency for Developers:Rather than locking up hundreds of thousands in escrow during due diligence, the developer kept their capital free for pre-development costs, entitlements, and other acquisition opportunities.Multi-Deal Flexibility:Duckfund's ability to fund multiple simultaneous deposits meant the developer could pursue a diversified pipeline across Florida, North Carolina, and Texas without stretching their own balance sheet.Risk-Free Due Diligence:Duckfund's call option structure protected the developer on every deal. If due diligence uncovered issues, they could exit without financial exposure.Speed and Reliability:From application to funded deposit, the process was fast enough to meet competitive timelines in each market, including accommodating an extension when the deal required more runway.Conclusion:
This ongoing partnership illustrates how Duckfund, more than a one-time financing solution; serves a scalable tool for growth-minded developers. By securing 4 deals across 3 states, the South Carolina-based development company has been able to expand its acquisition pipeline efficiently, confidently, and without unnecessary capital risk. Duckfund's speed, flexibility, and risk-free structure continue to make it a trusted partner for real estate developers operating in competitive multi-market environments.
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