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Do Hard Money Lenders Check Credit?

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Do Hard Money Lenders Check Credit?

Yes, hard money lenders check credit when they underwrite a new loan application. Even though credit scores aren’t the primary deciding factor to...

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Hard Money Loan Stop Foreclosure

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Hard Money Loan to Stop Foreclosure on Your Primary Residence

If you’re facing foreclosure on your primary residence, you’re probably searching for ways to save your property from potential sale at auction by...

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Are Hard Money Loans Considered Cash

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Are Hard Money Loans Considered Cash?

Hard money loans are considered "cash" in instances where the property seller mandates the buyer pay with cash rather than with bank financing....

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Are Hard Money Loans Interest-Only

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Are Hard Money Loans Interest-Only?

Yes, nearly all hard money loans are interest-only, with only a few having a fully amortizing payment structure.

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What are hard money loan requirements?

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What are Hard Money Loan Requirements?

An average person — and even real estate agents or conventional mortgage lenders — may have some questions on how hard money loans work. Maybe you...

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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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