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Getting Hard Money Residential Loans in Days

Whoever said getting hard money residential loans in just a matter of days is impossible was either joking or is your competitor. These loans may be approved in less than a week and it’s possible. Many borrowers, especially real estate investors, will testify to this.

By: Henry E. Cooper
Category: Real Estate
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Updated: Feb 26, 2010
Views: 72


Whoever said getting hard money residential loans in just a matter of days is impossible was either joking or is your competitor. These loans may be approved in less than a week and it’s possible. Many borrowers, especially real estate investors, will testify to this.

Apart from soaring interest rates, hard money lenders are also known for their efficiency in processing loan applications. Unlike banks and other traditional lenders, you will not need to wait at least 30 days to know the result of your application. There are many reasons behind this speed and this article will explain some of them.

First of all, they have no choice but to process loans faster. Remember, these creditor usually loan money to real estate investors. If the real estate deal does not proceed, there will be no need for financing. If the investor does not borrow money, the lender will not get the interest and he will not ear profit. Because banks require too much time, these creditors know that investors would rather pay the high interest of hard money residential loans than wait for banks and lose deals. Time is their main advantage.

Second, non-traditional lenders entertain a smaller number of clients. For that reason alone, they have more time to scrutinize the application of each client. Banks and other traditional lenders, on the other hand, cater to a bigger niche. They lend money to private individuals, businessmen, and even companies. The queue is shorter in these non-conventional lenders. Sometimes there isn’t even a line. For those who have developed a strong rapport with the lender, it is possible that you can be first in the line whenever you give the creditor a call.

Third, hard money lenders use a different system in processing applications. Instead of scrutinizing a person’s creditworthiness through his current income, credit report, and other pertinent documents that prove a borrower’s ability to repay the loan, these non-traditional lenders look at the collateral in hand. In the case investors, the investment property serves as collateral and is analyzed by the lender. As long as the property has good value in good condition, the lender will extend a huge amount to the borrower. Basically, they lend money to any investor regardless of the borrower’s credit score. Remember, they care about the deal. If they think the deal will reap huge returns, they will release the hard money residential loans.

Lastly, these lenders are the bosses of their own business. If they say yes, then, that’s it. You get the loan. Some lenders will give you a loan in just two days. Discover how this system works by going to RehabHardMoney.com and creating a free log-in account.

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