Is A Hard Money Loan With Bad Credit Hard To Get Or Are There Private Lenders Who Will Work With Me?
Friday, April 24th, 2009
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Getting a hard money loan with bad credit may be easier than getting a standard loan from a bank. It really depends on the individual situation and the lender. Most banks have raised the minimum required credit score for personal loans. If your score is low, you may still be able to get a mortgage for your primary dwelling from a regular bank, but if you are interested in real estate investing, rehabbing or flipping, your application will probably be denied.
For some hard money lenders bad credit is not an issue. It is their business. Some small companies and private individuals specialize in making high risk loans to property owners. The amount that a person can borrow is limited to the amount that the lender can expect to recoup in the case of foreclosure. These are risky deals for both the lender and the borrower, but sometimes it is the only option. (more…)

