Investor profile - MI
James Franke
James Franke is a real estate investor and operator based in Detroit-Ann Arbor, MI. Public filings show activity across 70 properties held through 9 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include HILLSDALE COUNTY NATL BANK, Century Bank, and MSU Federal Credit Union.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $25.3M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 118 mortgage filings and 70 properties held through 9 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Detroit-Ann Arbor, MI
ZIP codes: 49203, 49201, 49240, 49283, and 49068
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in JACKSON, GRASS LAKE, SPRING ARBOR, MARSHALL, and ALBION.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (9)
MI · 26 properties · 88 mortgages
MI · 0 properties · 24 mortgages
MI · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
+6 more not shown
Mortgages (118)
Top Lenders
$6.1M · 29 loans
$4.8M · 19 loans
$3.0M · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | $227k | Open | BUILDER CIRCLE | NORFOLK HOMES OF JACKSON II LLC | 107 HART ST, MARSHALL, MI 49068 |
| 08/28/2025 | $213k | Open | BUILDER CIRCLE | NORFOLK HOMES OF JACKSON II LLC | - |
| 08/11/2025 | $208k | Open | Century Bank | NORFOLK HOMES OF ALWYN DOWNS LLC | 1046 REBECCA ST, MARSHALL, MI 49068 |
+115 more not shown
Owned Properties (70)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310 FITCH ST, ALBION, MI 49224 | NDC OF JACKSON LTD | Owns - 17 mos | $700 |
| 107 HART ST, MARSHALL, MI 49068 | NDC JACKSON LLC | Owns - 23 mos | $25k |
| 601 WARREN ST, MARSHALL, MI 49068 | NDC JACKSON MICHIGAN LLC | Sold | $21k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across Detroit-Ann Arbor, MI.
What companies is James Franke associated with?
James Franke is associated with 9 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include NDC JACKSON LLC, NORFOLK HOMES OF ALWYN DOWNS LLC, NORFOLK HOMES OF JACKSON II LLC, NORFOLK DEVELOPMENT CORP, and EMERALD HILLS II LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 70 properties are associated with James Franke and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Franke to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references HILLSDALE COUNTY NATL BANK, Century Bank, and MSU Federal Credit Union, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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