Investor profile - UT
James Degraffenried
James Degraffenried is a real estate investor and operator based in Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT. Public filings show activity across 13 properties held through 14 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Utah Community Credit Union, CCBank, and LYNN R BARTON TRUSTEE OF THE LYNN R BARTON FAMILY LIVING TRUST.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $43.8M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 106 mortgage filings and 13 properties held through 14 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2011 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT
ZIP codes: 84655, 84653, 84660, 84032, and 84780
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in SANTAQUIN, SPANISH FORK, WASHINGTON, WOODLAND HILLS, and HEBER.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (14)
UT · 16 properties · 40 mortgages
UT · 3 properties · 39 mortgages
UT · 0 properties · 7 mortgages
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Mortgages (106)
Top Lenders
$12.3M · 5 loans
$10.0M · 2 loans
$4.5M · 25 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | $5.0M | Open | CCBank | HRHJ HOLDINGS LLC | - |
| 07/15/2025 | $5.0M | Open | CCBank | HRHJ HOLDINGS LLC | - |
| 05/23/2025 | $400k | Open | JOHNATHAN SMITH | SITN LLC | - |
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Owned Properties (13)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 863 E 820TH S, SALEM, UT 84653 | HRHJ HOLDINGS LLC | Owns - 14 mos | $0 |
| 176 S 940TH E, SANTAQUIN, UT 84655 | HYVE HOMES INC | Sold | $4.0M |
| 1276 E 900TH S, SPANISH FORK, UT 84660 | HYVE HOMES INC | Sold | $4.0M |
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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 Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT.
What companies is James Degraffenried associated with?
James Degraffenried is associated with 14 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include HYVE HOMES INC, LIFETIME HOMES INC, SITN LLC, HRHJ HOLDINGS LLC, and LIFETIME HOMES UTAH INC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 13 properties are associated with James Degraffenried and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Degraffenried to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Utah Community Credit Union, CCBank, and LYNN R BARTON TRUSTEE OF THE LYNN R BARTON FAMILY LIVING TRUST, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2011 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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