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Hard Money - Hard Facts
All the factual basics about hard money.
Hard money definition - money that is lent against an item with a hard value such as gold, jewelry or real estate.
Hard money lenders are private lenders who make short term loans to others at high costs.
Hard money origination fees range from 2% to 8% or more (of the loan amount).
Hard money will generally loan 50% to 75% of the actual value of the item.
Hard money interest rates range from about 14% to 25%.
Hard money is generally interest only for 6 months more or less.
by KenCook
My name is Ken Cook and I am a Senior Mortgage Lender at AmericaHomeKey, Inc. I have spent years in the mortgage finance industry serving as Director...
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