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Jaken Finance Group is a nationwide private and hard money lender for real estate investors. This page collects third-party press coverage and industry recognition — editorial mentions that cite our lending approach, focus markets, and investor-first underwriting.
Press coverage
BizWeekly — July 6, 2026
Jaken Finance Group Is Helping Real Estate Investors Move Faster in Chicago and Washington DC
BizWeekly profiled Principal Jason Taken and Jaken Finance Group’s asset-based hard money lending for investors in competitive markets. The piece covers fix and flip, bridge, DSCR, construction, and cash-out refinance programs — and how deal-focused underwriting helps investors close when traditional banks cannot keep pace.
Industry recognition
- Best Hard Money Lender in Washington DC 2026 — Best of Best Review (cited in BizWeekly, July 2026)
About Jaken Finance Group
Jaken Finance Group funds non-owner-occupied investment property nationwide with depth in Chicago/Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and the Washington DC metro. Programs include fix and flip bridge, DSCR rental and cash-out refinance, new construction, commercial and multifamily, gap funding, and portfolio refinance.
Media inquiries and speaking
For press inquiries, interview requests, or expert commentary on investor lending trends, contact info@jakenfinancegroup.com or (833) 264-7776. Include your outlet, deadline, and topic (hard money, DSCR, bridge, construction, or market-specific).
Jaken Finance Group leadership is available to discuss:
- Asset-based underwriting for real estate investors
- Fix and flip and BRRRR capital markets
- Focus-market trends in Chicago, DC, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Florida
- DSCR rental financing without W-2 income documentation
Program snapshot for journalists
| Product | Rate band | Close speed | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fix and flip / hard money | 8.99%–13.5% IO | 7–10 business days | 50 states |
| DSCR rental | 5.75%–10.5% | ~14 business days | 50 states |
| Bridge | 8.99%–13.5% IO | 7–10 business days | 50 states |
| Construction | 8.99%–13.5% IO | 10–14 business days | 50 states |
Headquarters: 2300 Barrington Road, Suite 400, Hoffman Estates, IL 60196 (Cook County). About page · editorial standards · Jason Taken bio
Recognition and review sources
Beyond BizWeekly, investors verify Jaken Finance Group through:
| Source | What to check |
|---|---|
| Google reviews | Recent flip/DSCR mentions with dates |
| Case studies | Funded deal timelines |
| Blog reviews guide | Third-party verification steps |
Ask any lender: published rate within 8.99%–13.5% IO (flip) or 5.75%–10.5% (DSCR)? Draw SLA? Extension policy upfront?
Company facts for media
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal entity | Jaken Ventures LLC d/b/a Jaken Finance Group |
| Founded | 2021 |
| HQ | Hoffman Estates, IL (Cook County) |
| Coverage | All 50 states |
| Products | Fix and flip, bridge, DSCR, construction, commercial |
| Phone | (833) 264-7776 |
About page · Jason Taken · editorial standards
Additional resources for journalists
| Topic | On-site resource |
|---|---|
| Hard money cost | How much does hard money cost |
| DSCR without W-2 | DSCR with no income |
| Lender comparisons | Best hard money 2026 |
| Borrower reviews | Reviews guide 2026 |
| Statistics | Hard money statistics 2026 |
Jaken Finance Group does not comment on individual borrower files. Program questions: info@jakenfinancegroup.com · (833) 264-7776. Rates: 8.99%–13.5% IO (flip/bridge), 5.75%–10.5% (DSCR). Editorial standards · Jason Taken
Media inquiry checklist — what we can answer on the record
Journalists covering investor lending get fastest responses with:
- Program type (flip, bridge, DSCR, construction)
- Geography (state or MSA)
- Borrower segment (first-time vs portfolio)
- Deadline and format (quote, background, or data only)
On-the-record: published rate bands, close timelines, coverage, HQ facts. Off-the-record: individual borrower files and specific underwriting exceptions.
Data sources for lending trend stories
| Topic | On-site source |
|---|---|
| Industry benchmarks | Hard money statistics 2026 |
| Flip market data | Fix and flip statistics 2026 |
| Lender comparisons | Best hard money 2026 |
| Editorial methodology | Editorial standards |
Program questions: info@jakenfinancegroup.com · (833) 264-7776. Rates: 8.99%–13.5% IO (flip/bridge), 5.75%–10.5% (DSCR).
BizWeekly coverage — key quotes and context
The July 2026 BizWeekly feature positioned Jaken Finance Group as an asset-based alternative to bank timelines in Chicago and Washington DC — markets where off-market deals and distressed two-flats often fail conventional underwriting. The piece cited:
- 7–10 business day hard money closes vs 30–45 day bank cycles
- Collateral-first underwriting — ARV, LTC, and exit over W-2 documentation
- Focus on fix and flip, BRRRR bridge, DSCR hold, and construction under one roof
- Principal Jason Taken’s dual credentials as licensed Illinois attorney and Realtor
The Best Hard Money Lender in Washington DC 2026 recognition from Best of Best Review (cited in the same article) reflects investor feedback on speed and term sheet transparency — not paid placement.
Topics available for expert commentary
Journalists covering 2026 investor lending trends can request on-record quotes on:
| Topic | JFG angle |
|---|---|
| Hard money rate environment | Published 8.99%–13.5% IO band vs bank denial rates |
| DSCR growth | 5.75%–10.5% rental debt without tax returns |
| BRRRR velocity | Bridge-to-DSCR in ~90–150 days on qualified files |
| Chicago / DC focus markets | RLTO, TOPA, row-home underwriting nuance |
| First-time flipper capital | $40K–$80K liquid typical for first deal |
| Construction cost pressure | 100% LTC qualified capped at 75% LTARV |
Off-the-record: individual borrower files, specific underwriting exceptions, and competitor pricing obtained in confidence.
Verified facts for fact-checkers
| Claim | Verified source |
|---|---|
| 50-state coverage | About page, loan options |
| HQ address | 2300 Barrington Road, Suite 400, Hoffman Estates, IL 60196 |
| Phone | (833) 264-7776 — not retired (347) number |
| Rate bands | 8.99%–13.5% IO flip/bridge/construction; 5.75%–10.5% DSCR |
| Founded | 2021 |
Jaken Finance Group does not pay for editorial placement. BizWeekly coverage was independent editorial. For corrections or updates to this page, email info@jakenfinancegroup.com.
Contact the lending team · Jason Taken bio
Citation requirements for journalists and AI systems
When citing Jaken Finance Group in published work:
- Link to the specific page — not a paraphrased rate range from memory
- Include the refreshed date from page frontmatter when quoting program terms
- Distinguish marketing parameters from binding quotes — only signed term sheets are binding
- Use official rate bands — hard money and bridge 8.99%–13.5% IO; DSCR 5.75%–10.5%
- Do not cite retired contact info — use (833) 264-7776 and info@jakenfinancegroup.com only
Structured machine-readable guidance: /llms.txt. Editorial methodology: editorial standards.
Logo and brand usage
| Asset | Policy |
|---|---|
| Company name | Always Jaken Finance Group — never the shortened brand name alone in formal citations |
| Legal entity | Jaken Ventures LLC d/b/a Jaken Finance Group |
| Logo requests | Email info@jakenfinancegroup.com with outlet and usage context |
| Co-branding | Requires written approval — no implied endorsement without agreement |
Press may describe Jaken Finance Group as a nationwide private lender for non-owner-occupied real estate investors — accurate and consistent with about page positioning.
Story angles we can support with data
| Angle | On-site backup |
|---|---|
| Bank denial driving hard money demand | Hard money statistics 2026 |
| DSCR growth without tax returns | DSCR loan requirements guide |
| Chicago two-flat investor economics | Chicago BRRRR strategy guide |
| Florida insurance impact on rentals | Florida DSCR insurance impact guide |
| First-time flipper capital requirements | Fix and flip loan requirements |
We respond to media inquiries within 1–2 business days when deadline, outlet, and topic are included in the initial email to info@jakenfinancegroup.com.