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DiversyFund's minimum investment amounts differ by investment type. It's $500 for Growth REITs targeting multifamily properties. For accredited investors, Premier Direct SPVs require a $50,000 minimum, while the Premier Opportunity Fund has a $25,000 minimum.
Groundfloor enables individuals to begin investing in real estate with a minimal initial requirement of only $10.
Investing in DiversyFund carries risks such as market changes, economic factors, and specific property risks, and there's always the potential for loss, including the initial investment.
Investing on Groundfloor involves credit risk from borrower default, market risk due to real estate market fluctuations, liquidity risk as investments are tied up until loan maturity without a secondary market for early exit, regulatory risk from changes in laws affecting real estate and crowdfunding, and platform risk related to operational disruptions or cybersecurity threats.
DiversyFund investments are illiquid, with capital committed for approximately 5 to 7 years. There is no secondary market or immediate option for investors to sell their shares prior to the end of the investment term.
On Groundfloor, liquidity is tied to the term of the real estate loans, which range from 6 to 18 months. Investors' funds are committed until the loan matures and the borrower repays.
DiversyFund has historically reported annual returns between 11% and 18%, but future returns can vary and are not guaranteed.
Groundfloor's loans are graded from A to G, with interest rates ranging from 5.5% to 25.5% annually, based on risk. A diversified portfolio across all repaid loans to date would have earned a 10.72% annualized net return.
DiversyFund's REIT I has an investment term of 5-7 years, and the company is using the full term to maximize property values before sale and subsequent investor disbursements.
Groundfloor investments have loan terms ranging from 6 to 18 months.
DiversyFund's Growth Offerings are accessible to all investors, while its Premier Offerings are restricted to accredited investors only.
Groundfloor is accessible to investors both in the US and internationally. However, for non-US investors, a minimum transfer-in amount of $5,000 is required.
Real estate assets on DiversyFund can experience volatility due to market conditions, interest rates, and local economic trends, potentially impacting property values and investment performance.
The assets on Groundfloor, which are short-term real estate loans, generally exhibit lower volatility compared to stocks, as their value is more closely tied to specific real estate projects and less to daily market swings.
DiversyFund is subject to SEC regulations and conducts regular audits to ensure financial transparency. These audits and disclosures are available for investor review as part of the company's compliance with regulatory standards.
Groundfloor offers securities under Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933, allowing it to sell securities to residents in states where it's qualified or announced its intent under Regulation A's Tier 1 or Tier 2.
DiversyFund's properties are generally insured against physical damage, but this insurance does not cover market-related losses or economic downturns, and it may not fully cover the properties' market value.
Investments on Groundfloor are not insured by any government agency such as the FDIC or SIPC, nor are they guaranteed by Groundfloor. This means investors fully assume the risk of borrower default or project failure, without any insurance safety net.
DiversyFund generally reinvests dividends into property renovations rather than distributing them, supporting a strategy aimed at long-term asset appreciation.
Groundfloor pays interest on funded loans. Interest accrues from the investment date until the loan is repaid. Loans may have monthly or deferred payment terms, with monthly interest payments processed once a month and lump sum repayments for deferred loans.
Investors in DiversyFund can receive their money back after the properties are sold, typically at the end of a 5 to 7-year investment term, without an early withdrawal option.
Investors on Groundfloor get their money back, including principal and accrued interest, once the borrower repays the loan, typically within 6 to 18 months. Repayments are processed within 7 days, with funds made available in the investor's dashboard for withdrawal or reinvestment.
DiversyFund collects asset management fees and transaction fees, and may also earn a promote interest from net profits after investors receive their returns.
Investors on Groundfloor pay no fees. Instead, borrowers are charged an underwriting fee by Groundfloor, ranging from 2% to 4.5% of the loan's principal amount.
DiversyFund provides Form 1099-DIV and/or Form K-1 for tax reporting, accessible online, with dividends taxed as ordinary income and end-of-term distributions potentially as capital gains.
Groundfloor provides tax support by issuing a 1099-INT form for interest income over $10, a 1099-B for principal losses, and a 1099-MISC for promotional credits over $600.