The tool enables customers to complete an investment transaction entirely from the mobile device, including the signing of documents and the initiation of funds transfer. Investors also can switch between a phone or tablet device and a computer, should they prefer to use the latter for certain portions of the transaction.

Investors will get weekly updates on their assets and the information is stored in iFunding's systems so there's no need to save it, and they can elect to receive notifications when new deals are made available. The iFunding app also has social features, allowing accredited investors to interact with other investors, project operators, and iFunding executives to pose questions and have the answers shared across the community.

“Since some types of iFunding deals tend to fund in a matter of hours or days, the app will be an invaluable way for investors to stay informed about what opportunities are available, and to initiate investment transactions with just a few taps,” says Sohin Shah, co-founder of iFunding and product strategist for the app. “A large percentage of our web visitors are already on mobile devices, and early feedback shows a lot of excitement about having a custom app for streamlined and full-featured mobile access.“

Adds William Skelley, CEO of iFunding, “This is advanced use of technology for real estate investing in general, not just for crowdfunding. It reflects our vision for democratizing real estate investing through access and transparency.”

Those concerned about security can rest assured. Every iFunding user is assigned a secure log-in, all data traffic is encrypted, and no personal data is stored on the mobile device when the app is not in use.

All financial information is further encrypted and stored at a secure, third-party financial services provider focused on this purpose. It is not stored on a user's device. Customers can register as an individual or as an entity, providing a further safeguard against security issues.