A hard money lender can mean different things to different people. In BC real estate this refers to individuals or companies like a (MIC. Mortgage Investment Corporations) that lends mortgages outside the banks strict lending guidelines. In the mortgage industry we refer to hard money lenders as private mortgage lenders or home equity lenders.
Second Mortgages are a fast and easy way to obtain money using a home equity loan to do things like: debt consolidation, home renovations, create fast business capital if your self employed, pay outstanding bills like taxes or liens. These are great for reducing payments, paying out debts or increasing cash flow but what else should you consider?
Private mortgage lenders fill the gap when banks and home owners needs do not match. In life there are ups and downs but for bank profits they only want to look at the ups. This is where private mortgage lenders come into play. They will consider financing solely based on your homes equity not income or credit.
