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We got a question from one of our hard money loan clients the other day about whether or not he should hire a real estate agent, or if he should just get a license himself. That’s a great question given the availability of online courses on real estate these days. None of these will take the place of good old fashion research by the way. But the ease of which you can obtain a real estate license has made it a viable option for investors. If you are a real estate investor pondering the same question, let’s take an unbiased look at the pros and cons.
Hard Money Loan
You’re Approved for a Hard Money Loan. Now What?
We’ve talked a lot about what it takes to get approved for a hard money loan and how our hard money programs work. So hurray! You’ve read our blog, completed our detailed application, and talked to our underwriters. You are now pre-approved for a hard money loan. What does pre-approved mean, and what are the next steps? Perhaps even more importantly, how can you leverage this pre-approval to make money in real estate?
How to Get Pre-Approved for a Hard Money Loan
Hard money lenders are different from traditional lenders such as banks and credit unions and look at very different criteria. Real estate investors need to know what these criteria are, so they can present themselves in the best potential light. This article explores five important aspects of hard money loan underwriting and gives practical advice on how to get pre-approved for a hard money loan before shopping for an investment property.
Why Invest in Maryland Real Estate Using Hard Money Loans
Because of the nature of our work, we stay closely connected to both Maryland’s real estate market and the local economy. Over the years we’ve funded hundreds of hard money loans in Maryland, and we’ve seen firsthand how many opportunities the market offers for real estate investors.
The Truth About Hard Money Programs
Hard money programs differ dramatically from traditional mortgage programs. Traditional mortgage financing comes in different forms and shape, each with stringent underwriting criteria. The strength of hard money is in its flexibility. The singular question that our hard money underwriters are trained to answer is: What is the likelihood of timely repayment of this loan?
