Are you unsure if a hard money loan is what you need to manage your financial situation or purchase the home you been considering? There are a couple of signs that may help with determining whether you need hard money lending. You require quick money. Maybe you’re an existing homeowner and you’d like to purchase […]
A prospective investor may come across a potential investment property only to find they are unable to secure the financing they need because of their credit score or lack thereof. If your credit is stopping you from receiving the funding you need, perhaps a re-evaluation of strategy and obtaining financing from Monroe Funding Corp […]
Are you looking to refinance? You may wish to consider a hard money loan. As we’ve stated in the past, a major perk of a hard money loan is how it can function as a short-term loan. With these loans, it’s not about the credit as it is based largely on real estate value. For […]
A distressed property is one where the owner has defaulted on the home loan. Several years ago, a number of home sales fall under the category of distressed sales after the housing market bubble collapsed. The amount of distressed properties available is dependent on current market conditions. Distressed homes can certainly still be found, and […]
Land loans tend to be an area where conventional lenders may show some degree of aversion. These types of loans are considered trickier to value based on the location and they are also considered riskier. In most cases, land loans will not go beyond 50% to 65% maximum loan-to-value unless the land happens to be […]
The lending landscape has changed considerably from all systems go to loans requiring some more investigation before proceeding. Informed mortgage brokers can set themselves apart and assist their clients in securing new construction loans by choosing a private or hard money lender. If a hard money construction loan is something you’re considering as a broker, […]
When applying for a conventional mortgage, it’s fairly simple to keep track of existing interest rates while having a largely solid foundation of what to expect. With hard money loans, however, they can be trickier to predict. They do have some factors that considerably affect the loan you’ll ultimately receive. Let’s take supply and demand, […]
One of the major reasons real estate investors opt for hard money loans is their convenience when it comes to fix and flip projects. Money is provided quickly, a property can be swiftly improved, and then sold for a potentially sizeable profit. For those just getting started with fix and flips, however, there is a […]
There may come a time when you’ll find yourself in a scenario trying to determine whether a hard money loan or a traditional loan is the best way to go. Should you need some assistance, the following scenarios are great reasons to give hard money loans strong consideration. Flipping. Flipping projects tend to draw strong […]
Are you looking to beef up your commercial real estate portfolio? You may wish to consider a hard money lender to assist you in your efforts. Let’s consider a few reasons why. Quick commercial loans. We’ve mentioned in the past that the traditional bank loan approval process can be lengthy and quite involved in regards […]