Not every loan or lender is going to be equally good. So it is very important that you follow these tips when comparing Arizona Hard Money Loans.
One key fact to remember is that hard money is provided by private lenders so the terms and the loan are not dictated or regulated in the same manner as they are for banks and traditional lenders. So you will want to be very diligent as you review the terms of any Arizona Hard Money Loans. Be cautious of any lender who is demanding large upfront fees. An appraisal fee is normal but large fees for exploration or due diligence is a strong sign of a less than legitimate lender. Large fees can also be a sign of a broker who is trying to lead you to believe that he or she is a lender and not just a broker. This is just a way of adding a middleman who will charge you fees but really add nothing of value to the deal. In both cases, it is very likely that the Arizona Hard Money Loans are never funded but the applicants are out whatever fees they paid.
It is also not uncommon for lenders to “fail” to provide you with a complete breakdown of the cost of a loan. There could be additional fees that you do not learn about until you are ready to sign the loan documents unless you request a full breakdown of all costs associated with the loan. Fees which could be listed on the breakdown include document processing, site inspections, title documentation and verification, funding fees and administrative fees. Lenders can either break the fees out or some will simply charge points to cover all of these administrative tasks that must be completed. Regardless of the way the lender explains the fees, be sure to get a grand total cost so that you can compare all of the loan options that you might have so that you can select the best one.
Beware of Unreasonable Terms
Some lenders will prey on borrowers who have no credit or particularly bad credit. In these cases, the lender could make unbelievable claims such as funding a loan that no other lender will fund or 100% funding with no down payment. If the deal sounds too good to be true then it most likely is. Also, if the lender says that he might be able to fund the loan but due to very bad credit, you will need to pay extra fees or an extremely high-interest rate, then seek another lender.
Do Your Homework
It is always important to be as educated about any business deal as possible. Be sure that you have a few loan options and a few rates to compare. Even if you have bad credit, you should still be able to get Arizona Hard Money Loans at a fair rate. Also, be as knowledgeable as possible about the property that you wish to purchase so that you know what to expect on appraisal documents as well as other inspections of the property. This preparation will help to make the loan process less stressful and faster.
Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC
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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.© 2016 Level 4 Funding LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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