Although the documentation
requirements of a hard money lender may be LESS than a bank lender for a loan approval, it does not mean they are non existent.
Not exact matches
On the other hand, a
hard -
money lender will concentrate on the current and projected value
of the property, with fewer
requirements for other financial disclosures.
The upfront
requirements of bank loans are so different from private
money loans, so never assume you know what a
hard money lender will require for a loan approval, especially if it's your first time using this type
of loan.
Once the potential borrower has shown they are able to satisfy all
of the
hard money lender's
requirements, they will receive verbal approval from the
lender.
Hard money investment property
lenders have few
requirements as they are asset - based
lenders who are primarily concerned with the value
of the property and the borrower's equity in that property.
The qualification
requirements vary from
lender to
lender, but most
hard money lenders require a personal credit score
of at least 620, a debt - to - income ratio (monthly debt payments / gross monthly income) under 35 %, and no recent foreclosures or bankruptcies.