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Current updates on the real estate market, private money, hard money, and trust deed investing.
Can You Do A Hard Money Second Behind a Reverse Mortgage?

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Can You Do A Hard Money Second Behind a Reverse Mortgage?

Every year, we receive one or two financing inquiries asking for a hard money second behind a reverse mortgage. It’s an excellent question, and certainly on the minds of some of the many people with reverse mortgages who need to access equity or...

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Alternatives to Consumer Purpose Hard Money Second Mortgages

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Alternatives to Consumer Purpose Hard Money Second Mortgages

This article offers homeowners alternatives to consumer purpose hard money second mortgages. Most private lenders don't offer these types of loans,...

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What is a Consumer Purpose Hard Money Second Mortgage?

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What is a Consumer Purpose Hard Money Second Mortgage?

A consumer purpose hard money second mortgage is a loan where the loan funds, or proceeds from the loan, will go toward a personal use, such as...

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What is the Minimum Loan Amount for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

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What is the Minimum Loan Amount for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

First Capital Trust Deeds (FCTD) has a minimum loan amount for a hard money second mortgage of $150,000, at a maximum combined loan-to-value (CLTV)...

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What is an Acceptable Ratio Between the Balances of First and Second Mortgages?

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What is an Acceptable Ratio Between the Balances of First and Second Mortgages?

In order to obtain a hard money second mortgage, you'll need to know the acceptable ratio between the balances of the first and second mortgages. In...

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What is the Combined Loan-To-Value CLTV for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

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What is Combined Loan-To-Value CLTV for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

If you're searching online for the right lender for a hard money second mortgage, it's important to know your combined loan-to-value (CLTV). CLTV is...

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How Does a Hard Money Second Mortgage Work

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How Does a Hard Money Second Mortgage Work?

This article delves into the workings of a hard money second mortgage, starting with the personal and financial items a borrower should prepare...

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What are the Requirements for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

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What are the Requirements for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

This article outlines the requirements for a hard money second mortgage that you, as a borrower, need to have ready prior to applying for financing....

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What is a Hard Money Second Mortgage

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What is a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

A hard money second mortgage is a junior lien secured by real estate and usually issued by a private lender rather than a bank or conventional...

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Best Examples of Office Building Hard Money Bridge Loans

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Best Examples of Office Building Hard Money Bridge Loans

This article shows a sampling of some of the best office building hard money bridge loans that First Capital Trust Deeds (FCTD) has originated over...

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