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title: Does FCTD Provide Hard Money Second Mortgages For Home Improvements?
description: If you want a hard money second mortgage for home improvements on your primary residence, you'll want to read this blog post to know your options.
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# [Does FCTD Provide Hard Money Second Mortgages For Home Improvements?](https://www.fctd.com/blog/hard-money-second-mortgages-for-home-improvements)

 Written by [Ted Spradlin](https://www.fctd.com/blog/author/ted-spradlin) | Sep 2, 2023 9:40:37 PM

First Capital Trust Deeds (FCTD) doesn't provide hard money second mortgages for home improvements, if the property being used as collateral is a primary residence or second home. 

Home improvement loans usually refer to a loan secured by an owner-occupied residence or second home, which are considered consumer purpose loans. FCTD doesn’t offer consumer purpose home improvement loans. 

We recommend that borrowers check with their bank or credit union to get either a [5-10 year home improvement mortgage](https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-do-home-improvement-loans-work/) or [an open-ended Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)](https://www.lendingtree.com/home/home-equity/heloc/what-is-a-home-equity-line-credit/), which offers a 10-year draw period followed by a 15-year repayment in years 11-25.  

If your bank or credit union won't provide a home improvement loan, consider applying for a credit card with [Home Depot](https://www.homedepot.com/c/Savings_Center) or [Lowe’s](https://www.lowes.com/l/Credit). They offer credit cards and project loans, often with 0% terms during the first 6 months. I financed $7,800 of carpet over 6 months at 0% when I opened a Lowe’s credit card. 

If you need a [second mortgage](https://www.fctd.com/second-mortgages) for home improvements on your primary residence or second home, it’s best to avoid pursuing a hard money second loan. You’ll be much better served by applying with your bank, credit union, or Home Depot or Lowe’s for a credit card. The terms are much better than a hard money loan.

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