Groundfloor Notes
Real estate-backed Notes delivering up to 8.5%* with 1-mo, 3-mo, or 12-month terms.
Built for investors seeking fixed returns backed by tangible collateral—not market speculation. Lower minimums than traditional banks. Zero investor fees. Join 270,000+ investors accessing private credit.
*Based on rates as of Dec 2025. Rates may be adjusted monthly, based on market conditions.
Short-term investments typically force a choice between yield and liquidity. Groundfloor Notes deliver both: fixed returns backed by first-lien real estate collateral with terms matching your timeline. Predictable income, real asset security.
Maximum flexibility
Perfect for short-term goals
Deferred interest
$100 Minimum
Quarterly returns
Balance liquidity yield
Deferred interest
$100 Minimum
Highest return
Annual strategy
Monthly interest
$1,000 Minimum
Groundfloor Notes deliver passive income through private real estate credit—not volatile markets. Every dollar is backed by first-lien positions on residential properties.
Start with 1-month or 3-month Notes, or maximize returns with our 12-Month Signature Note at 8.5%. Real collateral, real income.
Let's Find Your Best Fit.
Groundfloor opens access to institutional-grade private real estate credit. We originate short-term, asset-backed loans to vetted residential builders, each secured by a first lien for added protection.
What This Includes
Why This Strategy Matters
This short-term, asset-backed approach has delivered consistent, predictable performance—making private credit accessible to both new and seasoned investors.
*Based on rates available as of Dec 2025. Rates may be adjusted monthly, based on market conditions.
More earnings. More flexibility. More accessible.
Notes
Higher returns backed by real estate.
Traditional CDs
Low returns that barely beat inflation.
The Groundfloor app makes it easy to track your investments, monitor maturities, and manage both your short-term Notes and long-term Flywheel Portfolio, all in one place. Start small, stay consistent, and join over 270,000 investors building wealth on their schedule.
Deferred interest accrues during the Note term and is paid in full at maturity—ideal for short-term strategies. This keeps your returns consolidated into one clear, predictable payout.
Private credit refers to lending outside traditional banks. Groundfloor enables participation in private real estate credit through short-term, asset-backed investments.
Short-term investments are assets designed to mature quickly, typically within 30 days to 12 months, allowing investors to earn returns faster and with more flexibility.
No. All Notes offer fixed interest rates that remain the same throughout the term. Your rate is locked once you invest, though rates for new Notes may vary month to month.
Yes. Notes are supported by first-lien real estate collateral, not unsecured promises. Your investment is backed by real property that we actively manage and oversee.
Notes are fixed-term, fixed-yield investments. Flywheel is a diversified portfolio of hundreds of loans based on a 36-month reinvestment strategy.
All investments carry risk, but asset-backed short-term structures and first-lien security help reduce volatility. Our track record shows consistent performance across thousands of loans.
*All investments involve risk. Notes pay interest at maturity. Rates shown as of December 2025 and may vary monthly based on market conditions. Notes are not savings accounts, are not insured, and are not issued by a bank.