What It's Really Like to Be an Institutional Lender – Jack BeVier Reveals All - #301

Oct 1, 2025

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What It's Really Like to Be an Institutional Lender – Jack BeVier Reveals All - #301

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in institutional lending? In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, we sit down with Jack BeVier, principal of Dominion Financial & Dominion Properties, to uncover the real workings of private and institutional lending. From bridge loans and DSCR loans to risk management, loan buybacks, and navigating fraud and defaults, Jack shares the insider perspective that most lenders don't talk about on LinkedIn.

Learn how Dominion Financial grew from a small Maryland-based lender into a national player doing $90M/month in loan volume, how they handle rehab loans and DSCR products, and what it really takes to compete with larger institutional lenders while managing risk effectively.

Topics Covered:

The evolution of Dominion Financial from 2002 to today
Real-life lessons from handling defaults, early payment issues, and fraud
DSCR loans vs. rehab/bridge loans: what you need to know
How institutional lenders manage risk, capital, and loan buybacks
Direct-to-borrower origination strategies and scaling operations
Insider insight on loan underwriting, appraisals, and market dynamics
Serving smaller private lenders and leveraging liquidity

Whether you're a private lender, real estate investor, or aspiring institutional borrower, this episode gives you a rare inside look at the mechanics, challenges, and strategies of institutional lending.

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