Example Hard Money Loan Terms for Multifamily and Commercial Property
Size: $500,000 and up
Term: Typically, 6 months to 3 years (extension options available)
Interest Rates: Typically,12%+
Origination Fee: Typically, 3.00% - 5.00%
Amortization: Interest only (deferred payments occasionally available)
Maximum LTV:
Typically limited to 65% of as-is value
Advantages
- Loan amount determined by property value
- Fast closing process
- Limited borrower qualifications required
Disadvantages
- The highest rates
- The highest closing costs
- Short period with balloon payment
- Risk of losing property for a small loan amount
- Full recourse