Deal Evaluation Scorecard

Borrower Name
Property Address
Purchase Price:
Rehab Budget:
Total Loan Amount:
After Repair Value

SCORING (1–5 SCALE)

1 Major Concern
2 Weak
3 Acceptable
4 Good
5 Strong / Ideal

1. 👤 BORROWER STRENGTH

Track record / experience
Communication & responsiveness
Reputation / references
Skin in the game (cash invested)
Subtotal: Out of 20
0.00

2. 🏠 DEAL QUALITY

Property type fits strategy
Location characterics (demand, rent/sellability, flood zone, etc )
ARV realism (supported by comps)
Exit strategy (clear + realistic)
Subtotal: Out of 20
0.00

3. 💰 LOAN STRUCTURE

Loan-to-value (LTV) / equity position
Interest rate & term
Points / fees
Payment structure (monthly vs accrued)
Subtotal: Out of 20
0.00

4. 🔐 SECURITY & PROTECTION

Promissory Note executed
Deed of Trust / Mortgage recorded
Closed through title company
Proper insurance in place (you named)
Subtotal: Out of 20
0.00

5. 🚩 RISK & RED FLAGS

ARV not inflated
Rehab budget realistic
Timeline realistic
No pressure / unusual requests (direct wire, urgency, etc.)
Subtotal: Out of 20
0.00

🧠 FINAL DECISION FILTER

Total Score
0.00

✅ Decision Guide

Below 70 PASS
70–84 PROCEED WITH CAUTION
85–100 STRONG DEAL Green Light

Final Questions:

Does this deal fit my lending criteria?
Am I protected if things go wrong?
Would I be comfortable owning this property if needed?
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