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Hard Money Loans (2)

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid with Hard Money Loans

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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid with Hard Money Loans

Hard money loans are a popular option for borrowers to quickly fund real estate projects with minimal documentation. However, these loans come with...

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Who is Good Fit for Hard Money Loan?

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Who is a Good Fit for a Hard Money Loan?

If you’re like most people, you always buy or refinance with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage. You've never considered using a hard money...

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Hard Money Loans Bad Credit

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Hard Money Loans for Bad Credit

Hard money loans for bad credit used to be a thing back in the housing bubble years of 2003-2007. Borrowers with low credit scores (350 to 550) or...

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Who Is Not a Good Fit for a Hard Money Loan

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Who Is Not a Good Fit for a Hard Money Loan?

Every week, FCTD receives inquiries from people who are not good matches for hard money loans. It's important to remember that hard money loans are...

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Hard Money Loan Pricing, Interest Rates, Fees, Closing Costs - 2023

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Hard Money Loan Pricing, Interest Rates, Fees, Closing Costs — 2024

If you’re new to hard money lending, you’re probably not familiar with the pricing structure or what “normal” hard money loan pricing, interest...

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Hard Money Loan Versus Private Money Loan

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What’s the Difference between a Hard Money Loan and a Private Money Loan?

You’re buying a property and your bank financing is turned down. Your real estate agent might recommend you find a hard money loan to close the...

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Hard Money Financing Buy Property Foreclosure Auction Courthouse Steps

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Loan Scenario: Hard Money For Commercial Property at Foreclosure Auction

During the real estate downturn of 2008-2012, many investors flocked to foreclosed commercial property auctions on the county courthouse steps. They...

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Hard Money Loans Personal Guaranty

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Most Hard Money Loans Have a Personal Guaranty

If you’re seeking private financing for your real estate project, be aware that most hard money loans have a document called a Personal Guaranty....

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Hard Money Loan Appraisal Requirements

When real estate investors come to me for a hard money loan, they may or may not need to have a formal appraisal of their property. Appraisals in...

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How Does a Hard Money Interest Reserve Work

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How Does a Hard Money Interest Reserve Work?

If you’re taking out a hard money loan, one thing to consider is setting up an interest reserve, which can cover the monthly payments for a few...

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