If you’re flipping houses or trying to fund your next real estate project, hard money loans can give you access to fast capital without relying on your credit score, tax returns, or bank approval. In this video, we break down exactly how hard money loans work, why flippers use them, and the step-by-step process of getting approved.

You’ll learn how asset-based underwriting works, how private lenders evaluate deals, and what separates hard money from conventional loans. Whether you're a new investor or an experienced flipper, this guide explains the timeline, down payment requirements, risks, and when these loans make the most sense.

This episode explains everything you need to know before using hard money: funding speed, approval criteria, down payment expectations, points, risk factors, exit strategies, and how private lenders think about your deal. If you’ve ever searched for how real estate investors get fast funding without banks, this video breaks it all down clearly.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What a hard money loan is and why it’s used

• How asset-based underwriting works

• Why credit scores matter less than the deal itself

• Typical loan terms, rates, and points

• How private lenders evaluate flippers

• What makes approval faster than traditional banks

• When hard money is the right tool and when it’s not

• How exit strategies affect approval

• Why deep discounts and accurate rehab budgets matter

• How bridge loans function in commercial real estate

Links Referenced in Episode:

• SS122: What is a Bridge Loan in Commercial Real Estate - https://youtu.be/hAzDjMXcU9A

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