Applying for and committing to the strict repayment schedule of hard money loans can be a big and complex process. This is why Level 4 Funding suggests reviewing your options carefully to ensure you find the right loan for your needs.
If you are starting a new business, expanding your business or simply wanting to make some improvements to your company without having the stress of being tight on cash, a hard money loans could be just the thing you need. However, there are many things to consider. One of your first options is going to be your lender.
Choosing the right lender will make all the difference when it comes to having a good or bad experience. When you’re starting a business or growing your current one, times can get very stressful — the last thing you want is to add more stress by not having a good loan experience. That starts with an experienced and professional lender that can help you get the best loan that suits your specific needs. Trusting your lender is essential for a smooth process.
Once you’ve selected the right lender for your hard money loans, it’s also important to review the loan agreement, including any “small print” that you may be tempted to skim past. Remember that once you sign the dotted line, you will be responsible for upholding your end of the bargain — including paying the loan back as scheduled and paying any “hidden fees.” Always read through the entire contact, and even be prepared to have your legal advisor review the document as well.
There is one more thing you should consider when reviewing your options.
Finally, you should review what you are prepared to put up as collateral. In the case of hard money loans, that is really the most important factor that will ultimately determine your approval… or not. While conventional lending institutions like banks will look at a number of factors when reviewing your application — such as your credit score and history, personal and business financial statements and more — that is not the case with alternative lenders, especially in the case of short-term loans. Alternative lenders are mostly looking solely at collateral, which can either be your personal home or vehicle or even the value of the property.
Having a successful loan will happen as long as you take the proper steps to review your loan.
It’s also important to remember that there are multiple options — not just when you are reviewing your loan, but with all the options that it takes to build, grow and improve a business. Having a loan can be very helpful, but if your application gets rejected at first, that is no reason to give up. In addition to being open to “alternative” options when it comes to loans and lenders, it's important to keep an open mind and be optimism about seeking alternative ideas when it comes to other areas of your business, from grassroots marketing to out-of-the box locations.
Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC Private Hard Money Lender
Arizona Tel: (623) 582-4444
Dennis@level4funding.com NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
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