When to Turn to Commercial Hard Money Lenders

When borrowers seek out loans, they may consider both traditional and untraditional methods of borrowing. But what kind of borrowing works best? And when is one option better than the other?

Borrowers may turn away from traditional loan lenders because they don’t qualify and there are options with more potential elsewhere. Traditional loan lenders are composed of public lenders like banks and credit unions. In these cases, the standards to be a borrower are high. You must supply paystubs, financial and job history, as well as tax and credit reports. Great significance is placed on your financial history, and it can make or break you when qualifying for a loan with a traditional lender. Fortunately, there are other options. Many people turn to Arizona Hard Money Loans when they don’t qualify through traditional means.

Arizona Hard Money Loans are offered by untraditional, private lenders. Private lenders are individuals or companies who invest based on collateral. This means that they focus on the potential of the property as well as your ability to make a profit with your plans for it. In this way, commercial Arizona Hard Money Lenders can offer an extremely personal and transparent experience that public lenders can’t. They also offer speed. Their ability to begin the loan approval process is 4x faster than pubic lenders who can take as long as a month. Taking advantage of the speed they can offer is never a bad thing!

Things to Consider

While commercial Arizona Hard Money Lenders offer many benefits, there are a few things to consider. One is their high interest rates and fees. These interest rates can be as high as five percent more than average rates on the market. Additionally, they have a short-term repayment period, usually lasting six months to one year. Because Arizona Hard Money Lenders work on a much more individualized basis, it is not uncommon to obtain a loan extension from anywhere between two to five years. However, coupled with the high interest rates, it may not be the best decision for you. Being realistic is going to save you a lot of pain and misfortune in the long run, even if it seems a lot of your issues can be solved by speed.

Are Commercial Arizona Hard Money Lenders Right for You?

Every situation is different, as is every private money lender. If you are interested in pursuing a loan with a private lender, put in the research. Determine what lenders are local to your area, and research the kinds of projects they have worked on. Consider how your project functions in relation to your lender. Moving forward with the project will require that you provide documents outlining your property, plans and financial history. Go to your lender prepared. You will have to prove to them that you are capable of turning a profit—just make sure before you go you are confident in that yourself.

Dennis Dahlber Broker Ri CEO Level 4 Funding LLC
Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO

Level 4 Funding LLC
Hard Money Lender

Hard Money Loans

Hard Money Loan

Arizona Tel: (623) 582-4444

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Dennis Dahlberg Broker/RI/CEO

About the Author: Dennis has been working in the real estate industry in some capacity for the last 40 years. He purchased his first property when he was just 18 years old. He quickly learned about the amazing investment opportunities provided by trust deed investing and hard money loans. His desire to help others make money in real estate investing led him to specialize in alternative funding for real estate investors who may have trouble getting a traditional bank loan. Dennis is passionate about alternative funding sources and sharing his knowledge with others to help make their dreams come true. Dennis has been married to his wonderful wife for 43 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters 5 amazing grandchildren. Dennis has been an Arizona resident for the past 40 years.