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Hard Money Loans in Iowa

Browse 15 lenders offering hard money loans in Iowa. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.

IA Lenders
15
Typical Rate
10% - 15%
Down Payment
25-40%
Term
6-24 months
Closing Time
3-10 days

Hard Money Lenders in Iowa

15 lenders offering hard money loans to borrowers in Iowa.

Anchor Loans

Thousand Oaks, CA

One of the largest hard money lenders in the US. Fix-and-flip, bridge, and rental loans. Fast closings with competitive terms for experienced investors.

$100K – $10M
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Broadmark Realty Capital

Seattle, WA

Private real estate lender offering bridge, construction, and land loans. Now part of Ready Capital. Loans from $500K to $25M+.

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Civic Financial Services

Redondo Beach, CA

Private money lender for residential investment properties. Bridge and DSCR rental loans. Subsidiary of Pacific Western Bank.

$100K – $5M
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Constitution Lending

NJ

Hard money lender focused on new investors. Fix-and-flip and bridge loans with 9.5-12% rates. No experience required. Up to 90% LTV for renovation.

$100K – $2M
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Easy Street Capital

Austin, TX

Investment property lender specializing in fix-and-flip, bridge, and DSCR rental loans. Loans approved in 24 hours, close in 48 hours. Min credit score 600.

$75K – $5M
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Groundfloor

Atlanta, GA

Real estate lending platform offering fix-and-flip and bridge loans. Crowdfunding model provides competitive rates for borrowers.

$75K – $2M
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Lending One

Boca Raton, FL

National direct lender for real estate investors. Fix-and-flip, bridge, and 30-year DSCR rental loans. $5B+ in originations.

$75K – $5M
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New Silver Lending

FL

Direct lender for real estate investors. DSCR loans with no minimum DSCR requirement. Also offers fix-and-flip, bridge, and construction loans.

$100K – $5M
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Park Place Finance

TX

Direct private lender with 17+ years experience. $1B+ in loans closed. Bridge loans for fix-and-flip, refinance, and cash-out.

$100K – $5M
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RCN Capital

South Windsor, CT

Nationwide private lender for fix-and-flip, bridge, and rental loans. Fast closings and flexible terms.

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Residential Capital Partners

TX

Hard money lender offering up to 85% LTV with no down payment option. Rates starting at 8.5%. Mixed-use, single-family, and multifamily.

$100K – $5M
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Stbridge Capital

Los Angeles, CA

Private money lender in California. Bridge, fix-and-flip, and ground-up construction loans. Fast closings for experienced investors.

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Tidal Loans

Houston, TX

Texas-based private money lender. Hard money, bridge, and DSCR rental loans for real estate investors nationwide.

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Aloha Capital

HI

Private lender offering DSCR rental loans with up to 80% cash-out refinance. Also provides bridge and fix-and-flip financing for investment properties.

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Temple View Capital

UT

Private lender offering DSCR rental loans, bridge financing, and fix-and-flip loans for real estate investors. Fast closings with flexible qualification criteria.

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About Hard Money Loans in Iowa

Hard money loans are short-term, asset-based loans primarily secured by real estate. Funded by private investors or companies rather than banks, they prioritize the property's value over the borrower's creditworthiness. Ideal for fix-and-flip, distressed properties, and deals that need to close fast. In Iowa, 15 lenders currently offer Hard Money financing with loan amounts from $50K to $10M and rates typically ranging from 10% - 15%.

Iowa Market Overview

Iowa's economy is anchored by agriculture and insurance, with Des Moines serving as a major financial services center and home to Principal Financial Group and other industry leaders. The state has become a significant player in wind energy and data center development.

Iowa's property tax system assesses commercial property at 90% of market value with a rollback factor that effectively reduces the taxable amount, though effective rates remain above the national average. The state's abundant and affordable wind energy has attracted major data center investments from Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, creating specialized industrial CRE demand. Iowa's High Quality Jobs Program offers tax incentives for projects that create jobs paying at least 120% of the county or regional average wage, which can benefit owner-occupied commercial developments.

Who Should Consider Hard Money Loans?

  • Fix-and-flip investors
  • Distressed property acquisitions
  • Borrowers with credit issues
  • Deals requiring immediate close

Key Requirements

  • Property as collateral (LTV 60-75%)
  • Exit strategy
  • Down payment or equity
  • Property appraisal

Pros and Cons

Advantages

  • Fastest closing (days, not weeks)
  • Credit score less important
  • Flexible terms
  • Finance distressed properties

Considerations

  • Highest interest rates
  • Short terms
  • High origination fees (2-5 points)
  • Requires strong exit strategy

Hard Money Loans FAQ

Is hard money the same as a bridge loan?
Similar but not identical. Hard money tends to come from private individuals/funds with higher rates and more flexibility. Bridge loans are often from more institutional sources with slightly better terms. Both are short-term and asset-based.
Can I get a hard money loan with bad credit?
Yes, that's one of the main advantages. Hard money lenders focus on the property value and your equity, not your credit score. Expect to put more money down with lower credit.

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