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How Fast is Fast Hard Money?

Very fast. These two words are the simplest answer to the question posed in the title. But of course, you, as a budding real estate investor, need a more detailed answer as to how fast lenders release fast hard money loans.

By: Tom H. Marshall
Category: Real Estate
Posted: Mar 04, 2010
Updated: Mar 04, 2010
Views: 268


Very fast. These two words are the simplest answer to the question posed in the title. But of course, you, as a budding real estate investor, need a more detailed answer as to how fast lenders release fast hard money loans. So how quickly can a hard money borrower secure a loan and why do more and more investors prefer private money loans over traditional forms of financing such as bank loans and mortgages.

While there is no fixed time frame, hard money borrowers usually receive the loans in less than a week. That’s why many lenders advertise that they can provide fast hard money loans in a matter of days. In fact, there are cases wherein borrowers secure the loan on the same day they applied for it. However, these are very rare circumstances.

There are a lot of factors that would determine the speed with which the loan is released. For starters, approval of your loan could depend on the requirements of the hard money lender. Some lenders have stringent requirements while others don’t. Some lenders prefer to appraise the property themselves while others would insist on checking your credit history. This is not to say that all private money lenders will scrutinize your credit report. Most lenders would still base their decisions on the profitability of your project, not on your credit history. Of course, it helps if you have a healthy credit report.

If you can’t secure a fast hard money loan in two weeks, then there might be a problem either with your project or your credit and financial history. Two weeks should be more than enough for you to secure a loan from a private money lender. It is for this reason that more and more investors are turning to hard money lenders. Financial institutions such as banks normally take around 30 days to make a decision on a loan application. Not to mention that you need to pass dozens of documents and talk with several bank representative before they even consider your application.

The distinct advantage offered by private money lenders over banks highlights the importance of establishing business relationships with hard money real estate lenders. Creating a partnership with a lender in your area would allow you to have ready access to funds you can use to close real estate deals. If you can find a “regular” hard money lender, you would be spared the hassle of looking for a lender each time you need to close a deal.

You would certainly benefit big-time if you can establish a partnership with a fast hard money loan provider in your market area. If you want to find one today, simply visit www.RehabHardMoney.com, a website that brings hard money borrowers and hard money lenders together.

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