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What Happens When a Hard Money Second Mortgage Lender Forecloses?

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What Happens When a Hard Money Second Mortgage Lender Forecloses?

When a hard money second mortgage lender forecloses their position, one of two things happens. If the property sells at auction on the courthouse steps, they're repaid their loan amount. Or, they take possession (ownership) if no buyers meet their...

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Hard Money Second Mortgages - Pricing, Closing Costs, Terms, and Interest Rates - 2023

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Hard Money Second Mortgages - Pricing, Closing Costs, Terms, and Interest Rates — 2024

If you’re trying to estimate the costs for a hard money second mortgage, we've got you covered with this blog post on pricing, closing costs, terms...

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What is a Business Purpose Hard Money Second Mortgage?

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What is a Business Purpose Hard Money Second Mortgage?

A business purpose hard money second mortgage is a type of loan issued by nonbank private lenders, including individual trust deed investors, family...

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Can You Do A Hard Money Second Behind a Reverse Mortgage?

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Can You Do A Hard Money Second Behind a Reverse Mortgage?

Every year, we receive one or two financing inquiries asking for a hard money second behind a reverse mortgage. It’s an excellent question, and...

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Alternatives to Consumer Purpose Hard Money Second Mortgages

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Alternatives to Consumer Purpose Hard Money Second Mortgages

This article offers homeowners alternatives to consumer purpose hard money second mortgages. Most private lenders don't offer these types of loans,...

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What is a Consumer Purpose Hard Money Second Mortgage?

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What is a Consumer Purpose Hard Money Second Mortgage?

A consumer purpose hard money second mortgage is a loan where the loan funds, or proceeds from the loan, will go toward a personal use, such as...

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What is the Minimum Loan Amount for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

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What is the Minimum Loan Amount for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

First Capital Trust Deeds (FCTD) has a minimum loan amount for a hard money second mortgage of $150,000, at a maximum combined loan-to-value (CLTV)...

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What is an Acceptable Ratio Between the Balances of First and Second Mortgages?

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What is an Acceptable Ratio Between the Balances of First and Second Mortgages?

In order to obtain a hard money second mortgage, you'll need to know the acceptable ratio between the balances of the first and second mortgages. In...

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What is the Combined Loan-To-Value CLTV for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

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What is Combined Loan-To-Value CLTV for a Hard Money Second Mortgage?

If you're searching online for the right lender for a hard money second mortgage, it's important to know your combined loan-to-value (CLTV). CLTV is...

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How Does a Hard Money Second Mortgage Work

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How Does a Hard Money Second Mortgage Work?

This article delves into the workings of a hard money second mortgage, starting with the personal and financial items a borrower should prepare...

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