Hard Money and Bridge Loans for Real Estate Investors
Business Purpose Lending

When speed and certainty outweigh cost.

Hard money is asset-based lending secured primarily by the property. Underwriting is fast because it centers on collateral value and exit strategy rather than borrower income. You pay for that speed in rate and points, and the loan is designed to be replaced, not held.

How it works

Hard Money and Bridge Loans, step by step.

  1. Value the collateral. Leverage is set against as-is value, or after-repair value where a renovation is planned.
  2. Define the exit. Sale or refinance, with a realistic date. A bridge loan without a credible exit is a problem waiting to happen.
  3. Price the carry. Interest-only payments plus origination points. Model the full holding cost, not just the rate.
  4. Move quickly. These loans can close in a fraction of conventional timelines when title and insurance cooperate.
At a glance
Secured byThe asset, primarily
TermShort, commonly 6 to 24 months
PaymentsTypically interest-only
SpeedDays to a few weeks, file dependent
CostHigher rate and points than term debt
ExitSale or refinance, required

Hard money is a tool, not a destination. Go in with the exit financing identified and, ideally, already in process.

Who it fits

Built for these borrowers.

  • Buyers who must close on a compressed timeline
  • Investors purchasing at auction or from distressed sellers
  • Owners bridging a gap while a permanent loan is arranged
  • Borrowers with a strong asset but a temporarily complicated file
What we will ask for

Documents to gather.

  • Purchase contract or payoff statement
  • Scope of work, if renovating
  • Entity documents
  • Proof of funds for the balance
  • Insurance binder
  • Title commitment

Have a project that fits?

Send us the scenario and we will tell you honestly whether it works, and which lender is the right home for it.

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