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Hard Money Loans in Columbia, SC

Find lenders offering hard money loans in the Columbia, including Lexington, Irmo, Cayce, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 15 lenders.

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

Hard Money Lenders Serving Columbia

15 lenders offering hard money loans in the Columbia, SC area.

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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Columbia Commercial Real Estate Market

Columbia's CRE market is defined by its role as South Carolina's state capital and home to the University of South Carolina, creating a stable government and institutional tenant base. Fort Jackson, the U.S. Army's largest initial entry training installation, adds significant defense-related economic activity and supports demand for hospitality, retail, and off-base housing in the surrounding corridors. The Bull Street District, a 181-acre redevelopment of the former state mental hospital campus, represents the city's largest urban infill project and is attracting mixed-use, retail, and multifamily investment including a minor league baseball stadium. The Northeast corridor along I-77 and Harbison Boulevard in the Irmo area are the metro's primary suburban retail and office nodes.

Key Economic Drivers

  • South Carolina state government operations concentrated in the downtown Capitol complex
  • University of South Carolina's 35,000-student campus and its research and medical institutions
  • Fort Jackson, the U.S. Army's largest basic training installation, supporting adjacent commercial demand
  • Bull Street District 181-acre mixed-use redevelopment of the former state hospital campus

Market Insight

The Bull Street District redevelopment is transforming 181 acres of a former state hospital campus into a mixed-use district with a minor league stadium, over 3,000 residential units, and significant commercial space, representing the largest urban infill project in the Midlands region.

Hard Money Loans in Columbia, South Carolina

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 the Columbia metro area, borrowers can access 15 lenders offering Hard Money financing, including Lexington, Irmo, Cayce, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $50K to $10M with rates from 10% - 15%.

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

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

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