Even a red hot real estate market presents hurdles ~ like where to obtain capital?

While there are banks that will help good credit & well-experienced real estate professionals ~ these options can be a bit cumbersome in the early stages. As the relationship is developed, bank rates make this exercise worthwhile in the long run … if your credit composite qualifies.

Yet, there are a number of other traditional & hard money options available. (Hard money definitions: a hard money loan is a specific type of asset-based loan financing through which a borrower receives funds secured by real property. Hard money loans are typically issued by private investors or companies ~ Wikipedia is a great example!)

Today, we will look at hard money lending ~ a common option for real estate in Kansas City and most parts of the country. Let’s explore the commercial lending options:

 

Definitions

LTV: Loan to Value. The amount of the loan as compared to the value of the property. Often 65%-80% is the current amount that a hard money lender is willing to fund – depending upon various factors.

ARV: The value of the project after repair. (i.e. What is your projected selling price?)

Rate: The rate of the contract ~ the interest rate.

Term: The duration of the contract ~ most often less than a year.

Loan Extension: Projections don’t always go according to plan. To that end, it is nice to have a right to extend for a specific time frame (often 3 months.) Without this, you may end up in default (we don’t want that!)

Points: A loan origination cost expressed as a percentage.

Draws: If the renovation funds are included in the loan agreement, a lender will normally disburse the draws as the project progresses, according to their inspections.

 

With these definitions as a backdrop, here are The Basics:

 

Typical hard-money Terms: 6-12 months

Typical hard-money Rates: 8% – 18%

Typical hard-money Points: 2% – 6%

Typical Extensions: 1 or 2 extensions for 2 or 3 months each.

 

Think of these terms as a sliding scale based on the overall risk perceived by the lender. The greater the risk, the more rigid the terms, and the greater the rate & points.

 

Hard Money Credit Requirements

Most commercial hard money lenders will want to see basic underwriting documentation that will include the following general information:

• Credit Application
• Borrower’s tax returns
• Borrower’s financial statements – personal & business
• Project information: purchase contract & project plan (specific financial request)

 

Underwriting Process:

Once you submit your package to a lender, they may require an appraisal & other documentation. Once all needed information is received, this process may take (typically) 1-3 weeks. Some lenders may offer pre-approvals. Finally ~ you may make all the difference! Professional & complete presentations help in the underwriting process. Do your best work.

Once Approved… Now What?

Your closing agent at the lender’s title company will guide the process.

• Schedule closing
• Signing all sale & lending documentation
• Funding – including any renovation funds – into your account

Get Busy – Renovation Madness!

A complete & thorough demo is a perfect way to start the process. Take it one step at a time & enjoy the work.

SLS is an experienced commercial lender in serving Real Estate Professionals with the following:

• Real Estate Renovation Loans
• Hard Money Loans
• Flash Funding – short term acquisitions
• Bridge Financial
• Real Estate Renovation Equipment Financing & leasing

 

We always look at the person & their story when helping business owners with capital for profit, growth & expansion.

Best of all, our people & systems are dedicated to making the process as uncomplicated as possible. Need help?

Call Doug (or email!) any time!

dfuller@slsfinancial.com

816.863.3070