Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is Dorr Capital?

Dorr Capital is a commercial real estate mortgage brokerage and lender specializing in land and construction loans.

  1. What is syndicated mortgage?

A syndicated mortgage is where two or more investors invest in a single mortgage. Generally, the investors would become the lender to a developer to build a construction project.

  1. What is a Mortgage fund trust?

A mortgage fund trust is a diversified pool of mortgages consisting of conventional mortgages that are secured by residential and commercial properties. Modeled after Mutual funds

  1. What is REIT?

    REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Modeled after mutual funds.

  2.  What is a high yield investment?

    High yield investment refers to the investment that offers higher than average returns to the investors but could involve a great deal of credit risk.
    Dorr Capital, our Syndicated Mortgage Investment is a high yield investment since it pays high interest rates.

  3. What is included in GTA (Greater Toronto Area)?

    The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) includes the City of Toronto and the regional municipalities of Durham, Halton, Peel, and York.

  4. What is DRIP or D.R.I.P.?

    A Dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) is a program that allows investors to reinvest their dividends or interest earned to reinvest in the same company.

  5. What is mortgage debt investing?

    Mortgage Loan investing, also called mortgage loan investing, is when an investor lends money to a firm or project sponsor with the expectation that the borrower will pay back the investment with interest.

  6. Why is real estate considered “safe” investments?

    • It has a high tangible asset value. If you invest in real estate by purchasing a rental property, you will have a physical proof your investment.
    • The real estate market is steady. It will almost always increase in value over time.
    • It provides diversity to your portfolio to help reduce risk.
    • It comes with tax benefits.
    • Real estate may provide a protecting against inflation.
  7. What is commercial real estate investing?

    Commercial real estate refers to properties that are used exclusively for business-related purposes. Investing in CRE usually requires more capital and sophisticated process than it does in residential real estate.

  8. What type of commercial real estate does RealAlt invest in?

    RealAlt investment invests in land and commercial loans working with developers and builders who build new home developments.

  9. Can I direct RealAlt investment into RRSPs and TFSAs?

    Yes. The RealAlt Investment fund can be purchased in RRSPs and TFSAs registered account.

  10. What does liquidity mean regards to investments?

    In investments, liquidity generally refers to the degree which an investor can assets their cash at the market at a price reflecting its current value.

  11. What does volatility mean regards to investments?

    Volatility is an investment term that measures the spreading of returns for a given security or market index. Volatility means if prices fall and rise.

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