Neither involve the transaction of physical cash but instead use equity from existing portfolios. Cross collateralisation Cross collateralisation is the term used to describe when two or more properties are used to secure another loan by the same lender. When you have loans cross collateralised, the lender in question is securing the aggregate of all your borrowings with the total of all your security. However there are some negatives associated: Loss of control If one of the properties is sold it is the lenders decision how the funds are used, not the investor. Often they will use the proceeds to …

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