Beretta Only: What you Need to Know About Arizona Hard Money Lenders

Sunday, October 14, 2018

What you Need to Know About Arizona Hard Money Lenders

There are several reasons that investors turn to Arizona Hard Money Lenders. Learn when a hard money loan is a borrower’s best bet.
Asset-based loans and Arizona Hard Money Lenders are one and the same. An Arizona hard money lender looks at the collateral as opposed to the borrower’s credit profile; this is opposite to what the conventional lender looks at. From the lenders prospective, these loans carry more risk than a conventional loan. Most Arizona hard money loans lend funds from private investors or companies. The private investors and companies will realize an above average rate of return. These types of lenders may charge additional points or an origination fee. This will vary by lender and is much higher than a conventional lender. You can expect 2% to 5% of the purchase price at closing. While the points are high, most Arizona Hard Money Lender offer terms that range from a few months to 15 months. This assures the lender that they achieve their ROI on the loan. Since the financial crisis of 2009, Arizona Hard Money Lenders have blossomed and grown.
If you are a real estate investor and are seeking a short-term loan to purchase property that is in need of repairs, otherwise known as the “Handy Man Special,” it may be difficult to qualify the property to be refinanced with a conventional lender. In today’s environment of tightening of credit, traditional lenders have pulled back and conventional financing has been harder to obtain.
There are several reasons that investors are turning to Arizona Hard Money Lenders for their financing needs:
They have poor credit
They cannot provide verification of their income
They have had a short sale or foreclosure
The property is a “handy man’s special”
They are in need of a short escrow period
Skin in the Game
Knowing the local market is a sign of a good hard money lender. The hard money lender also requires the borrower to have “skin in the game,” in other words, the borrower must have some of their own money in the transaction. When the borrower has skin in the game, it proves to the lender that they have a financial incentive to finish what they have started. The lender looks at the borrower‘s track record to see their experience in the type of project that they are seeking financing for. The borrower also needs to demonstrate to the lender that they have a viable exit strategy.
Each hard money lender will have their own lending criteria and borrower requirements. Each borrower’s project also has unique requirements.
Do your research, call several Arizona Hard Money Lenders, and ask questions about their loan programs. Talk with a lender and make sure that you are getting straightforward answers about fees, points, duration of the loan, and all the information you need to make an intelligent decision. Additionally, it helps if the lender is from the local market, or at least understands its intricacies. The lender can assist you in market direction, economic direction of the community, resale value of similar properties, and comps of properties that have sold. At Level 4 Funding, we are happy to ask any questions you may have and guide you in the direction of your dreams. Call for a no-obligation quote.

Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC
Hard Money Lender
Hard Money Loans
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Arizona Tel: (623) 582-4444
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Dennis@level4funding.com
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.