THE BASICS OF HARD MONEY LENDING
An investor can use hard money for businesses, construction and fixing and flipping homes . There are potential investors that are uncomfortable with using hard money because of the higher interest rates. However, understanding the benefits of hard money can easily rid a borrower of that concern. Firstly, what is hard money ? Hard money is money that an investor is lending in order for a borrower to proceed with their project—whether that be building a spec home or fix and flipping a residential property. A hard money lender is simply an investor who is looking to lend their money in order to make a profitable return. Arizona Hard Money Lenders rates typically range from about 2 points to 7 points and interest rates anywhere from 7% to 18%—this is a large range because each hard money lender has their own terms . Rarely, will a lender work on the high end of the interest rate—borrowers will more likely see 7%-12%. The benefit of a hard money lender is the relationship an investor can ...