Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faes & Co?

Faes & Co is an investment firm that actively builds and invests in technology-enabled direct lending businesses. Our mission is to provide investors with consistent, stable, asset-backed returns through a differentiated approach to private credit.

Our flagship product is the Faes & Co Income Fund, which invests in short-term residential real estate bridge loans across the United States, originated by our group company, F2 Finance.

Where is Faes & Co based?

We are based in Santa Monica, California. Our office is at 233 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Who runs Faes & Co?

Faes & Co is led by Founder and CEO Christian Faes, who has nearly two decades of experience in real estate bridging finance across the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.

Prior to founding Faes & Co, Christian was a lawyer and also co-founded LendInvest in 2008 and built it into one of the largest non-bank mortgage lenders in the UK, successfully listing it on the London Stock Exchange in 2021 with over £5 billion in funds under management. He has also been involved in building Onate, the largest short-term mortgage lender in Ireland.

What is F2 Finance?

F2 Finance is our group company and the origination platform for the loans in which the Faes & Co Income Fund invests. F2 Finance is a technology-enabled, non-bank real estate lender providing bridge finance to property entrepreneurs across the United States. By having our own origination platform, we provide Fund investors with access to proprietary, high-quality dealflow that is not available on the open market.

What is Petra Loan Servicing?

Petra Loan Servicing is a US mortgage servicing company that Faes & Co has incubated and funded. Petra provides loan servicing infrastructure for real estate private lenders, including for loans in our portfolio.

What is the Faes & Co Income Fund?

The Faes & Co Income Fund is an open-ended private credit fund that invests in a diversified portfolio of short-term residential real estate bridge loans across the United States. The Fund is designed to provide accredited investors with a consistent, stable, asset-backed return, paid quarterly.

What types of loans does the Fund invest in?

The Fund invests in short-term residential real estate bridge loans — commonly known as “bridging finance” or “fix-and-flip” loans. These are loans made to property entrepreneurs who are actively buying, renovating, and selling residential properties. Once a renovation project is complete, the loan is repaid either through the sale of the property or by refinancing with a mainstream lender.

All loans are secured by a first mortgage (lien) against residential property, primarily single-family homes across the United States.

What is the average loan-to-value (LTV) in the portfolio?

The current portfolio average LTV is below 65%. This means that on average, our loans represent less than 65 cents for every dollar of property value — providing significant equity headroom as a buffer against market fluctuations.

How is the Fund structured?

The Fund is an open-ended structure administered by Suntera Fund Services and audited by Cherry Bekaert, a leading auditor of alternative investment funds in the US. For offshore investors, a Cayman Islands feeder fund is available, through which income is paid gross with no US tax filing requirements.

• ISIN: KYG3330L1014
• CUSIP: G333OL 101
• Fund Administrator: Suntera Fund Services
• Auditors: Cherry Bekaert
• Bankers: Citibank

Who can invest in the Faes & Co Income Fund?

The Fund is open to accredited investors only, as defined under applicable US securities laws. An accredited investor is generally an individual with a net worth exceeding $1 million (excluding primary residence), or annual income exceeding $200,000 (or $300,000 jointly with a spouse) in each of the past two years.

How do I invest?

To get started, contact us at invest@faesinvest.com or complete the enquiry form on our Invest page. We will set you up with an account on our investor onboarding platform, where you can complete your accredited investor verification and subscription documents.

Can international investors participate?

Yes. We offer a Cayman Islands feeder fund structure specifically for offshore and international investors. This allows non-US investors to receive income payments gross, with no US tax filing requirements.

How and when are returns paid?

Returns are paid quarterly. You can elect to receive your income in cash or roll it up (reinvest) to benefit from compounding returns.

Is the Fund guaranteed?

No. Like all investments, the Fund does not guarantee returns or the return of capital. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Any references to track record may relate to businesses that members of the Faes & Co team have founded or managed, and do not necessarily reflect the track record or performance of the Faes & Co Income Fund.

What happens if a borrower defaults?

In the event of a borrower default, the Fund has the right to enforce its first mortgage security against the underlying property. Given the conservative LTV levels in the portfolio (currently averaging below 65%), there is typically meaningful equity cushion between the loan balance and the property value, which provides recovery protection. Our team has extensive experience managing loan workouts and enforcement across multiple real estate cycles.

What is bridging finance / a bridge loan?

A bridge loan is a short-term loan — typically 6 to 18 months — used to “bridge” a financing gap. In the real estate context, bridge loans are commonly used by property entrepreneurs who are buying, renovating, and selling homes. The loan is repaid once the property is sold or refinanced with a conventional lender upon completion of the project.

How do I learn more?

The best way to learn more is to get in touch directly:

• Email: invest@faesinvest.com
• Phone: +1 424 500 4055
• Office: 233 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 220, Santa Monica, CA 90401

You can also download our Fund Summary and Fund Factsheet from the Invest page.