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Hard Money Loans vs Bank Loans

7 Day Listings     February 25th, 2019

Benefits of Hard Money:

 

                Fast transaction. Transactions can close as quickly as a week.

                Easy qualification for buyer.  Sometimes the lender will base their loan on real estate alone.

                Much fewer required documentation.

 

Disadvantages of Hard Money

 

                High Interest Rates

                High Fees including points.  Average is 2 pts.

                Shorter terms.  Usually between one to five years terms

 

Benefits of Bank Loan:

 

                Great Rates

                Lower Fees including origination fee

                Longer terms, usually 30 year terms

 

Disadvantages of Bank Loans:

 

                Longer transaction periods.  Transaction may require 30 to 45 or even 60 days to close.

                Harder to qualify

                Lots of documentation

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