PART II
OFFERING CIRCULAR
Groundfloor Finance Inc.
Five Series of Limited Recourse Obligations
Totaling $735,900
Dated: July 5, 2018
This Post-Qualification Offering Circular Amendment No. 18 (this “PQA”) amends the offering circular of Groundfloor Finance Inc, dated December 29, 2017, as qualified on January 4, 2018, and as may be amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Offering Circular”), to add additional securities to be offered pursuant to the Offering Circular. This PQA relates to the offer and sale of up to an additional $735,900 in aggregate amount of Limited Recourse Obligations (the “LROs”) to be issued by Groundfloor Finance Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Unless otherwise defined below, capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Offering Circular. See “Incorporation by Reference of Offering Circular” below.
We make LROs available for investment on our web-based investment platform www.groundfloor.com (the “Groundfloor Platform”). Our principal offices are located at 75 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 2170, Atlanta, GA 30308. The phone number for these offices is (404) 850-9225. Our mailing address is PO Box 79346, Atlanta, GA 30357.
We will issue the LROs in distinct series, each corresponding to a real estate development project (each, a “Project”) financed by a commercial loan from us (each, a “Loan”). The borrower for each Project is a legal entity (the “Borrower”) that owns the underlying property and has been organized by one or more individuals (each, a “Principal”) that own and operate the Borrower. This PQA relates to the offer and sale of each separate series of LROs corresponding to the Projects for which we extend Loans, as described below (the “Offering”).
The LROs will be unsecured special, limited obligations of the Company. The LROs are not listed on any national securities exchange or on the over-the-counter inter-dealer quotation system. There is no market for the LROs. Our obligation to make payments on a LRO is limited to an amount equal to each holder’s pro rata share of amount of payments, if any, actually received on the corresponding Loan, net of certain fees and expenses retained by us. See the sections titled “General Terms of the LROs,” “The LROs Covered by this Offering Circular,” and “Project Summaries” of the Offering Circular, as amended hereby, for the specific terms of the LROs covered by this PQA.
We do not guarantee payment of the LROs in the amount or on the time frame expected. The LROs are not obligations of the Borrowers or their Principals, and we do not guarantee payment on the corresponding Loans. We have the authority to modify the terms of the corresponding Loans which could, in certain circumstances, reduce (or eliminate) the expected return on your investment. See the “General Terms of the LROs—Administration, Service, Collection, and Enforcement of Loan Documents” section on page 106 of the Offering Circular.
The LROs are speculative securities. Investment in the LROs involves significant risk, and you may be required to hold your investment for an indefinite period of time. You should purchase these securities only if you can afford a complete loss of your investment. See the “Risk Factors” section on page 12 of the Offering Circular.
Generally, no sale may be made to you in this offering to the extent that the aggregate purchase price you pay is more than 10% of the greater of your annual income or net worth. Different rules apply to accredited investors and non-natural persons. Before making any representation that your investment does not exceed applicable thresholds, we encourage you to review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(c) of Regulation A. For general information on investing, we encourage you to refer to www.investor.gov.
We will commence the offering of each series of LROs promptly after the date this PQA is qualified by posting on the Groundfloor Platform a separate landing page corresponding to each particular Loan and Project (each, a “Project Summary”). The offering of each series of LROs covered by this PQA will remain open until the earlier of (1) 30 days, unless extended, or (2) the date the offering of a particular series of LROs is fully subscribed with irrevocable funding commitments (the “Offering Period”); however, we may extend the Offering Period for a particular series of LROs in our sole discretion (with notice to potential investors) up to a maximum of 45 days. We will notify investors who have previously committed funds to purchase such series of LROs of any such extension by email and will post a notice of the extension on the corresponding Project Summary on the Groundfloor Platform.
This Offering is being conducted on a “best-efforts” basis, which means that our officers will use their commercially reasonable best efforts in an attempt to sell the LROs. Such officers will not receive any commission or any other remuneration for these sales. In offering the LROs on our behalf, the officers will rely on the safe harbor from broker-dealer registration set out in Rule 3a4-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DOES NOT PASS UPON THE MERITS OF OR GIVE ITS APPROVAL TO ANY SECURITIES OFFERED OR THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, NOR DOES IT PASS UPON THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OFFERING CIRCULAR OR OTHER SOLICITATION MATERIALS. THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION WITH THE COMMISSION; HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION HAS NOT MADE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION THAT THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREUNDER ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION.
| Offering price to the public |
Underwriting discounts and commissions |
Proceeds to issuer(1)(2) |
Proceeds to other persons |
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| Per Unit | $ | 10.00 | N/A | $ | 10.00 | N/A | ||||||||||
| Total Minimum | $ | 88,670 | N/A | $ | 88,670 | N/A | ||||||||||
| Total Maximum | $ | 188,000 | N/A | $ | 188,000 | N/A | ||||||||||
(1) We estimate all expenses for this Offering to be approximately $4,500, which will not be financed with the proceeds of the Offering.
(2) Assumes no promotions or discounts applied to any offerings covered by this PQA.
Incorporation by Reference of Offering Circular
The Offering Circular, including this PQA, is part of an offering statement (File No. 024-10753) that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We hereby incorporate by reference into this PQA all of the information contained in the following:
| 1. | Part II of the Offering Circular, including the form of LRO Agreement beginning on page LRO-1 thereof to the extent not otherwise modified or replaced by offering circular supplement and/or post-qualification amendment. |
| 2. | Post-Qualification Amendment No. 6 to the Offering Circular. |
| 3. | Post-Qualification Amendment No. 17 to the Offering Circular. |
Note that any statement that we make in this PQA (or have made in the Offering Circular) will be modified or superseded by any inconsistent statement made by us in a subsequent offering circular supplement or post-qualification amendment.
The LROs Covered by the Offering Circular and Use of Proceeds
The following disclosure is added on pages 109 and 110 of the Offering Circular under the table included under “The LROs Covered by this Offering Circular” and “Use of Proceeds,” respectively:
The table below lists the additional Projects covered by this PQA for which we are offering separate series of LROs. Each series of LROs is denominated by the corresponding Project’s name.
| Series of LROs/Project | Aggregate Purchase Amount/Loan Principal | |||
| 4521 Westover Dr, Tallahassee, FL, 32303 | $ | 88,670 | ||
| 251 Stowell Road, Ashburnham, MA, 01430 | 110,290 | |||
| 2770 Benjamin E Mays Drive Southwest, Atlanta, GA, 30311 | 167,910 | |||
| 1420 Madison Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21217 | 181,030 | |||
| 4504 Daniel Drive, Waxhaw, NC, 28173 | 188,000 | |||
| Total | $ | 735,900 | ||
Project Summaries
Each Project Summary attached below is included in the Offering Circular following page PS-126.
PROJECT SUMMARIES FOR PQA NO. 18
PROJECT SUMMARY | 4521 WESTOVER DR, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303 D Rate Projected Term Loan to ARV Loan Amount Investors 12.7% 9 months 70.94% $88,670 0 Purpose Loan Position Total Loan Amount Repayment Terms Purchase & Renovation First Lien $88,670 Monthly payment – interest returned monthly, principal due at maturity. BORROWER Refresh Properties LLC Todd Jenkins - principal INVEST NOW Click here to view the LRO Agreement FINANCIAL OVERVIEW After Repair Value (ARV) $125,000 $15,330 Total Project Costs $109,670 GROUNDFLOOR $88,670 $21,000 0% Skin-in-the-Game First Lien Loan Cushion Purchase Price $91,350 Loan To ARV 70.9% Purchase Date 06/28/2018 Loan To Total Project Cost 80.9% GRADE FACTORS The following factors determine in part how the loan was graded: (in descending order of importance) Loan To ARV Score 4 10 Quality of Valuation Report 4 4 Skin-in-the-Game 3 10 Location 4 8 Borrower Experience 2 5 Borrower Commitment 1 1 VALUATION REPORTS As Complete (ARV) $125,000 Certified Independent Appraisal Broker’s Price Opinion Borrower Provided Appraisal Borrower Provided Comps PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Address: 4521 WESTOVER DR, TRLLAHASSEE, FL 32303 The Borrower intends to use the loan proceeds to purchase and renovate the property. Upon completion, the Borrower intends to sell the property to repay the Groundfloor loan. INVEST NOW Click here to view the LRO Agreement PROPERTY PHOTOS MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT SPECIFIC RISK FACTORS The Borrower was advanced the money it needed to purchase this property on June 28, 2018 by Groundfloor Financial Inc. (“Groundfloor,” “We,” “us, “or” our”) or a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groundfloor. The Borrower is now in possession of the property. If this offering is fully subscribed, Groundfloor will continue to administer and service the loan as further described in the Offering Circular. The renovation of the property may be extensive, and therefore subject to delays and other unexpected issues. The renovation will require permitting, and permits may not be obtained on time or may be denied. The Borrower is a new entity and does not have any assets or operating history. Please consult the Offering Circular for further discussion of general risk factors. CLOSING CONDITIONS Loan is conditioned upon a clean title search and valid title insurance at the time of close. DEVELOPER FEES GROUNDFLOOR generally charges borrowers between 2% and 6% of the principal amount of the loan for our services. GROUNDFLOOR does not take a ‘spread’ on any part of the interest payments. Developers may capitalize the cost of closing into the principal amount of their request. These closing costs typically range from $500 to $1500. Unless otherwise limited by applicable law, GROUNDFLOOR will charge a penalty of 2% for any extension made to the borrower. See GROUNDFLOOR ‘Fees and Expenses’ in the Offering Circular. SEC FILING INFORMATION The series of LROs corresponding to this Project are offered pursuant to Post Qualification Amendment No. 18 to the Offering Circular dated December 29, 2017 (each, as amended and supplemented from time to time), including the documents incorporated by reference therein. You may access and review these documents on the Internal Filings Directory located on our Platform. BORROWER SUMMARY UNLESS NOTED WITH A*, INFORMATION BELOW IS SUPPLIED BY THE BORROWER AND IS NOT VERIFIED. BORROWERS REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT INFORMATION SUPPLIED IS ACCURATE. REFRESH PROPERTIES LLC DATE OF FORMATION* 05/24/2018 FINANCIAL DATA PROJECTS / REVENUE Reporting date: 06/30/18 Reporting period: 2017 Value of Properties Total Debt Completed Projects Revenue $0 $0 0 $0 Unsold Inventory Aged Inventory Gross Margin% 0 0 N/A PRINCIPAL Todd Jenkins FOCUS Fix & Flip GROUNDFLOOR HISTORY * HISTORICAL AVERAGES Reporting period: three years ending 2017 Loans Funded Loans Repaid Completed Projects Per Year Average Project Revenue 0 0 2 $180K On Time Repayment Average Project Time Average Total Project Costs N/A 8 months $125K THE COMPANY PLAYED NO ROLE IN THE PREPARATION OF ANY OF THE VALUATION SOURCES OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE BORROWER. WHILE WE BELIEVE THE DATA CONTAINED THEREIN IS HELPFUL, WE DO NOT USE IT AS THE SOLE BASIS FOR A FUNDING DECISION.
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PROJECT SUMMARY | 251 STOWELL ROAD, ASHBURNHAM, MA 01430 C Rate Projected Term Loan to ARV Loan Amount Investors 10.2% 12 months 46.45% $110,290 0 Purpose Loan Position Total Loan Amount Repayment Terms Purchase & Renovation First Lien $110,290 Monthly payment – interest returned monthly, principal due at maturity. BORROWER Purposeful realty, LLC Richard Walker - principal INVEST NOW Click here to view the LRO Agreement FINANCIAL OVERVIEW After Repair Value (ARV) $237,450 $109,160 Total Project Costs $128,290 GROUNDFLOOR $110,290 $18,000 0% Skin-in-the-Game First Lien Loan Cushion Purchase Price $38,500 Loan To ARV 46.4% Purchase Date 07/02/2018 Loan To Total Project Cost 86.0% GRADE FACTORS The following factors determine in part how the loan was graded: (in descending order of importance) Loan To ARV Score 6 10 Quality of Valuation Report 4 4 Skin-in-the-Game 2 10 Location 4 8 Borrower Experience 2 5 Borrower Commitment 1 1 VALUATION REPORTS As Complete (ARV) $237,450 Certified Independent Appraisal Broker’s Price Opinion Borrower Provided Appraisal Borrower Provided Comps PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Address: 251 STOWELL ROAD, ASHBURNHAM, MA 01430 The Borrower intends to use the loan proceeds to purchase and renovate the property. Upon completion, the Borrower intends to sell the property to repay the Groundfloor loan. INVEST NOW Click here to view the LRO Agreement PROPERTY PHOTOS MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT SPECIFIC RISK FACTORS The Borrower was advanced the money in needed to purchase the property on July 2, 2018 by Groundfloor Finance Inc. (“Groundfloor,” “we,” “us, “or,” “our”) or a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groundfloor. The Borrower is now in possession of the property. If this offering is fully subscribed, Groundfloor will continue to administer and service the loan as further described in the Offering Circular. The renovation of the property may be extensive, and therefore subject to delays and other unexpected issues. The renovation will require permitting, and permits may not be obtained on time or may be denied. The Borrower has not completed any project in the past year. As such, the Borrower’s average revenue, costs, and margins cannot be calculated. Please consult the Offering Circular for further discussion of general risk factors. CLOSING CONDITIONS Loan is conditioned upon a clean title search and valid title insurance at the time of close. DEVELOPER FEES GROUNDFLOOR generally charges borrowers between 2% and 6% of the principal amount of the loan for our services. GROUNDFLOOR does not take a ‘spread’ on any part of the interest payments. Developers may capitalize the cost of closing into the principal amount of their request. These closing costs typically range from $500 to $1500. Unless otherwise limited by applicable law, GROUNDFLOOR will charge a penalty of 2% for any extension made to the borrower. See GROUNDFLOOR ‘Fees and Expenses’ in the Offering Circular. SEC FILING INFORMATION The series of LROs corresponding to this Project are offered pursuant to Post Qualification Amendment No. 18 to the Offering Circular dated December 29, 2017 (each, as amended and supplemented from time to time), including the documents incorporated by reference therein. You may access and review these documents on the Internal Filings Directory located on our Platform. BORROWER SUMMARY UNLESS NOTED WITH A*, INFORMATION BELOW IS SUPPLIED BY THE BORROWER AND IS NOT VERIFIED. BORROWERS REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT INFORMATION SUPPLIED IS ACCURATE. PURPOSEFUL REALTY, LLC DATE OF FORMATION* 05/08/2017 FINANCIAL DATA PROJECTS / REVENUE Reporting date: 06/30/18 Reporting period: 2017 Value of Properties Total Debt Completed Projects Revenue $76K $0 0 $0 Unsold Inventory Aged Inventory Gross Margin% 0 0 N/A PRINCIPAL Robert Matewsky FOCUS Fix & Flip GROUNDFLOOR HISTORY * HISTORICAL AVERAGES Reporting period: three years ending 2017 Loans Funded Loans Repaid Completed Projects Per Year Average Project Revenue 0 0 2 $122.3K On Time Repayment Average Project Time Average Total Project Costs N/A 6 months $88.9K THE COMPANY PLAYED NO ROLE IN THE PREPARATION OF ANY OF THE VALUATION SOURCES OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE BORROWER. WHILE WE BELIEVE THE DATA CONTAINED THEREIN IS HELPFUL, WE DO NOT USE IT AS THE SOLE BASIS FOR A FUNDING DECISION.
| PS-133 |
PROJECT SUMMARY | 2770 BENJAMIN E MAYS DRIVE SOUTHWEST, ATLANTA, GA 30311 C Rate Projected Term Loan to ARV Loan Amount Investors 10.5% 9 months 58.45% $167,910 0 Purpose Loan Position Total Loan Amount Repayment Terms Purchase & Renovation First Lien $167,910 Balloon payment - principal and interest returned on repayment / due at maturity. BORROWER Fielding & X1X Flamingo Holdings, LLC Derrick Duckworth - principal INVEST NOW Click here to view the LRO Agreement FINANCIAL OVERVIEW After Repair Value (ARV) $287,291 $100,381 Total Project Costs $186,910 GROUNDFLOOR $167,910 $19,000 0% Skin-in-the-Game First Lien Loan Cushion Purchase Price $106,000 Loan To ARV 58.4% Purchase Date 06/29/2018 Loan To Total Project Cost 89.8% GRADE FACTORS The following factors determine in part how the loan was graded: (in descending order of importance) Loan To ARV Score 5 10 Quality of Valuation Report 4 4 Skin-in-the-Game 2 10 Location 4 8 Borrower Experience 4 5 Borrower Commitment 1 1 VALUATION REPORTS As Complete (ARV) $287,291 Certified Independent Appraisal Broker’s Price Opinion Borrower Provided Appraisal Borrower Provided Comps PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Address: 2770 BENJAMIN E MAYS DRIVE SOUTHWEST, ATLANTA, GA 30311 The Borrower intends to use the loan proceeds to purchase and renovate the property. Upon completion, the Borrower intends to sell the property to repay the Groundfloor loan. INVEST NOW Click here to view the LRO Agreement PROPERTY PHOTOS MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT SPECIFIC RISK FACTORS The Borrower was advanced the money it needed to purchase this property on June 29, 2018 by Groundfloor Finance Inc. (“Groundfloor,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) or a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groundfloor. The Borrower is now in possession of the property. If this offering is fully subscribed, Groundfloor will continue to administer and service the loan as further described in the Offering Circular. The renovation of the property may be extensive, and therefore subject to delays and other unexpected issues. The renovation will require permitting, and permits may not be obtained on time or may be denied. The Borrower has not completed any project in the past year. As such, the Borrower’s average revenue, coss, and margins cannot be calculated. The borrower has repaid one loan late, but rapaid that loan in full, with all interest and fees due. Please consult the Offering Circular for further discussion of general risk factors. CLOSING CONDITIONS Loan is conditioned upon a clean title search and valid title insurance at the time of close. DEVELOPER FEES GROUNDFLOOR generally charges borrowers between 2% and 6% of the principal amount of the loan for our services. GROUNDFLOOR does not take a ‘spread’ on any part of the interest payments. Developers may capitalize the cost of closing into the principal amount of their request. These closing costs typically range from $500 to $1500. Unless otherwise limited by applicable law, GROUNDFLOOR will charge a penalty of 2% for any extension made to the borrower. See GROUNDFLOOR ‘Fees and Expenses’ in the Offering Circular. SEC FILING INFORMATION The series of LROs corresponding to this Project are offered pursuant to Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to the Offering Circular dated December 29, 2017 (each, as amended and supplemented from time to time), including the documents incorporated by reference therein. You may access and review these documents on the Internal Filings Directory located on our Platform. BORROWER SUMMARY UNLESS NOTED WITH A*, INFORMATION BELOW IS SUPPLIED BY THE BORROWER AND IS NOT VERIFIED. BORROWERS REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT INFORMATION SUPPLIED IS ACCURATE. FIELDING & XIX FLAMINGO HOLDINGS, LLC DATE OF FORMATION* 08/03/2016 FINANCIAL DATA PROJECTS / REVENUE Reporting date: 06/30/18 Reporting period: 2017 Value of Properties Total Debt Completed Projects Revenue $0 $0 0 $0 Unsold Inventory Aged Inventory Gross Margin% 0 0 N/A PRINCIPAL Derrick Duckworth FOCUS Fix & Flip GROUNDFLOOR HISTORY * HISTORICAL AVERAGES Reporting period: three years ending 2017 Loans Funded Loans Repaid Completed Projects Per Year Average Project Revenue 1 1 3 $265K On Time Repayment Average Project Time Average Total Project Costs 0% 6 months $188K THE COMPANY PLAYED NO ROLE IN THE PREPARATION OF ANY OF THE VALUATION SOURCES OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE BORROWER. WHILE WE BELIEVE THE DATA CONTAINED THEREIN IS HELPFUL, WE DO NOT USE IT AS THE SOLE BASIS FOR A FUNDING DECISION.
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PROJECT SUMMARY | 1420 MADISON AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21217 C Rate Projected Term Loan to ARV Loan Amount Investors 11% 12 months 49.6% $181,030 0 Purpose Loan Position Total Loan Amount Repayment Terms Purchase & Renovation First Lien $181,030 Balloon payment – principal and interest returned on repayment / due at maturity. BORROWER Simsmac, Inc. Tammitha Mclntyre Lewis – principal INVEST NOW Click here to view the LRO Agreement FINANCIAL OVERVIEW After Repair Value (ARV) $365,000 $151,970 Total Project Costs $213,030 GROUNDFLOOR $181,030 $32,000 0% Skin-in-the-Game First Lien Loan Cushion Purchase Price $134,000 Loan To ARV 49.6% Purchase Date 06/29/2018 Loan To Total Project Cost 85.0% GRADE FACTORS The following factors determine in part how the loan was graded: (in descending order of importance) Loan To ARV Score 6 10 Quality of Valuation Report 4 4 Skin-in-the-Game 2 10 Location 3 8 Borrower Experience 3 5 Borrower Commitment 1 1 VALUATION REPORTS As Complete (ARV) $365,000 Certified Independent Appraisal Broker’s Price Opinion Borrower Provided Appraisal Borrower Provided Comps PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Address: 1420 MADISON AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21217 The Borrower intends to use the loan proceeds to purchase and renovate the property. Upon completion, the Borrower intends to sell the property to repay the Groundfloor loan. INVEST NOW Click here to view the LRO Agreement PROPERTY PHOTOS MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT SPECIFIC RISK FACTORS The Borrower was advanced the money it needed to purchase this property on June 29, 2018 by Groundfloor Financial Inc. (“Groundfloor,” “We,” “us, “or” our”) or a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groundfloor. The Borrower is now in possession of the property. If this offering is fully subscribed, Groundfloor will continue to administer and service the loan as further described in the Offering Circular. The renovation of the property may be extensive, and therefore subject to delays and other unexpected issues. The renovation will require permitting, and permits may not be obtained on time or may be denied. The Borrower has not completed any projects in the past year. As such, the Borrower’s average revenue, costs, and margins cannot be calculated. Please consult the Offering Circular for further discussion of general risk factors. CLOSING CONDITIONS Loan is conditioned upon a clean title search and valid title insurance at the time of close. DEVELOPER FEES GROUNDFLOOR generally charges borrowers between 2% and 6% of the principal amount of the loan for our services. GROUNDFLOOR does not take a ‘spread’ on any part of the interest payments. Developers may capitalize the cost of closing into the principal amount of their request. These closing costs typically range from $500 to $1500. Unless otherwise limited by applicable law, GROUNDFLOOR will charge a penalty of 2% for any extension made to the borrower. See GROUNDFLOOR ‘Fees and Expenses’ in the Offering Circular. SEC FILING INFORMATION The series of LROs corresponding to this Project are offered pursuant to Post Qualification Amendment No. 18 to the Offering Circular dated December 29, 2017 (each, as amended and supplemented from time to time), including the documents incorporated by reference therein. You may access and review these documents on the Internal Filings Directory located on our Platform. BORROWER SUMMARY UNLESS NOTED WITH A*, INFORMATION BELOW IS SUPPLIED BY THE BORROWER AND IS NOT VERIFIED. BORROWERS REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT INFORMATION SUPPLIED IS ACCURATE. SIMSMAC, INC. DATE OF FORMATION* 11/09/2012 FINANCIAL DATA PROJECTS / REVENUE Reporting date: 06/30/18 Reporting period: 2017 Value of Properties Total Debt Completed Projects Revenue $0 $0 0 $0 Unsold Inventory Aged Inventory Gross Margin% 0 0 N/A PRINCIPAL Tammitha Mcintyre Lewis FOCUS Fix & Flip GROUNDFLOOR HISTORY * HISTORICAL AVERAGES Reporting period: three years ending 2017 Loans Funded Loans Repaid Completed Projects Per Year Average Project Revenue 0 0 4 $86K On Time Repayment Average Project Time Average Total Project Costs N/A 7 months $55K THE COMPANY PLAYED NO ROLE IN THE PREPARATION OF ANY OF THE VALUATION SOURCES OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE BORROWER. WHILE WE BELIEVE THE DATA CONTAINED THEREIN IS HELPFUL, WE DO NOT USE IT AS THE SOLE BASIS FOR A FUNDING DECISION.
| PS-135 |
PROJECT SUMMARY | 4504 DANIEL DRIVE, WAXHAW, NC 28173 C Rate Projected Term Loan to ARV Loan Amount Investors 10.2% 12 months 67.14% $188,000 0 Purpose Loan Position Total Loan Amount Repayment Terms Purchase & Renovation First Lien $188,000 Monthly payment-interest returned monthly, principal due at maturity. BORROWER Charlotte Home Buyers, LLC Jason Lawson - principal INVEST NOW Click here to view the LRO Agreement FINANCIAL OVERVIEW After Repair Value (ARV) $280,000 $47,000 Total Project Costs $233,000 GROUNDFLOOR $188,000 $45,000 0% Skin-in-the-Game First Lien Loan Cushion Purchase Price $185,077 Loan To ARV 67.1% Purchase Date 07/03/2018 Loan To Total Project Cost 80.7% GRADE FACTORS The following factors determine in part how the loan was graded: (in descending order of importance) Loan To ARV Score 4 10 Quality of Valuation Report 4 4 Skin-in-the-Game 3 10 Location 7 8 Borrower Experience 3 5 Borrower Commitment 1 1 VALUATION REPORTS As Complete (ARV) $280,000 Certified Independent Appraisal Broker’s Price Opinion Borrower Provided Appraisal Borrower Provided Comps PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Address: 4504 DANIEL DRIVE, WAXHAW, NC 28173 The Borrower intends to use the loan proceeds to purchase and renovate the property. Upon completion, the Borrower intends to sell the property to repay the Groundfloor loan. INVEST NOW Click here to view the LRO Agreement PROPERTY PHOTOS MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT SPECIFIC RISK FACTORS The Borrower was advanced the money it needed to purchase this property on July 3, 2018 by Groundfloor Finance Inc. (“Groundfloor,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) or a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groundfloor. The Borrower is now in possession of the property. If this offering is fully subscribed, Groundfloor will continue to administer and service the loan as further described in the Offering Circular. The renovation of the property may be extensive, and therefore subject to delays and other unexpected issues. The renovation will require permitting, and permits may not be obtained on time or may be denied. Please consult the Offering Circular for further discussion of general risk factors. CLOSING CONDITIONS Loan is conditioned upon a clean title search and valid title insurance at the time of close. DEVELOPER FEES GROUNDFLOOR generally charges borrowers between 2% and 6% of the principal amount of the loan for our services. GROUNDFLOOR does not take a ‘spread’ on any part of the interest payments. Developers may capitalize the cost of closing into the principal amount of their request. These closing costs typically range from $500 to $1500. Unless otherwise limited by applicable law, GROUNDFLOOR will charge a penalty of 2% for any extension made to the borrower. See GROUNDFLOOR ‘Fees and Expenses’ in the Offering Circular. SEC FILING INFORMATION The series of LROs corresponding to this Project are offered pursuant to Post Qualification Amendment No. 18 to the Offering Circular dated December 29, 2017 (each, as amended and supplemented from time to time), including the documents incorporated by reference therein. You may access and review these documents on the Internal Filings Directory located on our Platform. BORROWER SUMMARY UNLESS NOTED WITH A*, INFORMATION BELOW IS SUPPLIED BY THE BORROWER AND IS NOT VERIFIED. BORROWERS REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT INFORMATION SUPPLIED IS ACCURATE. CHARLOTTE HOME BUYERS, LLC DATE OF FORMATION* 07/01/2016 FINANCIAL DATA PROJECTS / REVENUE Reporting date: 06/30/18 Reporting period: 2017 Value of Properties Total Debt Completed Projects Revenue $360k $8.1K 1 $155K Unsold Inventory Aged Inventory Gross Margin% 0 0 25.8% PRINCIPAL Jason Lawson FOCUS Fix & Flip GROUNDFLOOR HISTORY * HISTORICAL AVERAGES Reporting period: three years ending 2017 Loans Funded Loans Repaid Completed Projects Per Year Average Project Revenue 3 1 4 $175K On Time Repayment Average Project Time Average Total Project Costs 100% 6 months $120K THE COMPANY PLAYED NO ROLE IN THE PREPARATION OF ANY OF THE VALUATION SOURCES OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE BORROWER. WHILE WE BELIEVE THE DATA CONTAINED THEREIN IS HELPFUL, WE DO NOT USE IT AS THE SOLE BASIS FOR A FUNDING DECISION.
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PART III — EXHIBITS
Exhibit Index
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 1-A and has duly caused this offering statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Atlanta, State of Georgia, on July 5, 2018.
| GROUNDFLOOR FINANCE INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Nick Bhargava | |
| Name: | Nick Bhargava | |
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Secretary and Acting Chief Financial Officer | |
This offering statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Signature | Title | Date | ||
| * | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | July 5, 2018 | ||
| Brian Dally | (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
| /s/ Nick Bhargava | Executive Vice President, Secretary, Acting Chief | July 5, 2018 | ||
| Nick Bhargava | Financial Officer and Director (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |||
| * | Director | July 5, 2018 | ||
| Sergei Kouzmine | ||||
| * | Director | July 5, 2018 | ||
| Bruce Boehm | ||||
| * | Director | July 5, 2018 | ||
| Michael Olander Jr. | ||||
| * | Director | July 5, 2018 | ||
| Richard Tuley Jr. |
| *By: | /s/ Nick Bhargava | |
| Nick Bhargava | ||
| Attorney-in-fact | ||
Exhibit 12.1

VINCENT R. RUSSO
DIRECT LINE: 404-856-3260
Email: vrusso@robbinsfirm.com
July 5, 2018
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Groundfloor Finance Inc.
75 Fifth Street, NW
Suite 2070
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
nick@groundfloor.us
| Re: | Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 to Offering Statement on Form 1-A |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At your request, we have examined Post-Qualification Amendment No. 18 (the “Amendment”), dated July 5, 2018, to the Offering Statement on Form 1-A of Groundfloor Finance Inc. (the “Company”) (File 024-10753), which was initially qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on January 4, 2018 pursuant to the provisions of Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Amendment is being filed in connection with the offer and sale of up to $735,900 aggregate principal amount of Limited Recourse Obligations (the “Securities”) offered by the Company. The Securities will be purchased and sold pursuant to a Form of Investor Agreement (the “Investor Agreement”) and a Standard Form of LRO Agreement (the “LRO Agreement”) as set forth in Part III of the Offering Statement, and as entered into between the Company and each purchaser of the Securities (“Purchasers”).
In rendering this opinion, we have examined such records and documents as we have deemed necessary in order to give the opinion set forth herein, including the following:
| (1) | The Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company filed with the Georgia Secretary of State on November 23, 2015 (included as Exhibit 2.1 to the Offering Statement); |
| (2) | The Bylaws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the Offering Statement); |
| (3) | The Amendment, the Offering Statement, the Offering Circular included as Part II of the Offering Statement, and the exhibits filed as a part thereof or incorporated therein by reference; |
Robbins ♦ Ross ♦ Alloy ♦ Belinfante ♦ Littlefield LLC
999 Peachtree St., ne · suite 1120 · Atlanta, GA 30309 · www.robbinsfirm.com
Groundfloor Finance Inc.
July 5, 2018
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| (4) | Action of the Directors of the Company authorizing the offer and sale of the Securities pursuant to the terms of the Amendment; and |
| (5) | Public records of the Georgia Secretary of State indicating the Company is active and in good standing pursuant to the Georgia Business Corporation Code. |
In reviewing documents for this opinion, we have assumed and express no opinion as to the authenticity and completeness of all documents submitted to us, including the conformity of all copies to the originals, and the legal capacity of all persons or entities executing the documents. Additionally, in rendering the opinions set forth below, we have assumed that: (i) each Purchaser has the legal capacity or power, corporate or other, to enter into and perform all such obligations under the Investor Agreement and LRO Agreement; (ii) any and all representations of the Company are correct as to questions of fact; (iii) unless otherwise exempt, the Securities will be properly qualified as necessary in each state in which the Securities are to be offered or sold; and (iv) the public offer or sale of the Securities shall be exempt from registration under Section 3(b) of the Securities Act.
This opinion is qualified by and subject to, and we render no opinion with respect to, the following limitations and exceptions to the enforceability of the Securities:
| (a) | The effect of the laws of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, and other similar laws now or hereafter in effect relating to or affecting the rights and remedies of creditors; |
| (b) | The effect of general principles of equity and similar principles, including, without limitation, concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing, public policy and unconscionability, and the possible unavailability of specific performance, injunctive relief, or other equitable remedies, regardless of whether in a proceeding in equity or at law; |
| (c) | The effect of laws relating to banking, usury or permissible rates of interest for loans, forbearances or the use of money; |
| (d) | The effect of provisions relating to indemnification, exculpation or contribution, to the extent such provisions may be held unenforceable as contrary to federal or state securities laws; and |
| (e) | The financial condition of the Company. |
The opinions expressed herein are limited to the laws of the State of Georgia, as currently in effect and without regard to principles or laws regarding choice of law or conflict of laws, and whether the Securities are the valid and binding obligations of the Company. No opinion is expressed with respect to any other laws or any effect that such other laws may have on the opinions expressed herein.
Robbins ♦ Ross ♦ Alloy ♦ Belinfante ♦ Littlefield LLC
999 Peachtree St., ne · suite 1120 · Atlanta, GA 30309 · www.robbinsfirm.com
Groundfloor Finance Inc.
July 5, 2018
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This opinion is based on our understanding that prior to issuing any Securities, the Company will advise us in writing of the terms thereof and other information material thereto, and will file such supplement or amendment to this opinion (if any) as we may reasonably consider necessary or appropriate with respect to such Securities. We also assume the Company will timely file any and all supplements or amendments to the Amendment, the Offering Statement or the Offering Circular as are necessary to comply with applicable laws in effect from time to time; however, we undertake no responsibility to monitor the Company’s future compliance with applicable laws, rules or regulations of the Commission or any other governmental body.
Based upon the foregoing, we are of the following opinion that:
| (1) | The Company is a corporation validly existing, in good standing, under the laws of the State of Georgia; |
| (2) | The Company has the power to create the obligation covered by the Amendment, and has taken the required steps to authorize entering into the obligations covered by the Amendment; |
| (3) | The Securities have been duly authorized by the Company; and |
| (4) | The Securities, when paid for by and delivered to the Purchasers in accordance with the terms of the Investor Agreement and the LRO Agreement, will be valid, binding obligations of the Company in accordance with the terms therein. |
This opinion is intended solely for use in connection with the issuance and sale of the Securities subject to the Amendment and is not to be relied upon for any other purpose. This opinion is based on facts and law existing as of the first date written above and rendered as of such date. Specifically, and without implied limitation, we assume no obligation to advise the Company of any fact, circumstance, event or change in the law subsequent to the date of effectiveness of the Amendment, compliance with any continuing disclosure requirements that may be applicable, or of any facts that may thereafter be brought to our attention whether or not such occurrence would affect or modify any of the opinions expressed herein.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as Exhibit 12.1 to the Amendment and to the reference to our firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the Offering Circular constituting a part of the Amendment. In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we are included in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.
| Sincerely yours, | |
| /s/ Vincent R. Russo | |
| On behalf of Robbins Ross Alloy | |
| Belinfante Littlefield LLC |
Robbins ♦ Ross ♦ Alloy ♦ Belinfante ♦ Littlefield LLC
999 Peachtree St., ne · suite 1120 · Atlanta, GA 30309 · www.robbinsfirm.com
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