Hard Money / Bridge Loans

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Hard money or bridge loans are short-term financing solutions meant to carry a business until long-term financing comes through. They come in many forms but are generally secured on company assets like real estate or equipment. They’re especially popular with fix and flip real estate investors because they can cover renovation expenses until the property is sold. At the end of the loan term, some hard money loans can be rolled over into a new loan with a longer term.

Overview


Getting approved for a loan through a traditional bank can be a lengthy and complicated process. Banks are obligated to follow strict guidelines when reviewing loan applications and can’t always be as flexible as private lenders. Hard money loans offer a way to get financing quickly without all the paperwork and waiting for traditional loans. They can be especially helpful for small businesses that haven’t developed a credit history or have had trouble with financing in the past. Since most hard money loans are secured on “hard” assets like real estate, equipment, or inventory, the borrower’s credit past doesn’t necessarily disqualify them from the loan. Hard money loans carry short terms, usually a year or two, and typically have higher interest rates than traditional loans. This makes them ideal financing solutions for when your business needs fast cash to cover funding gaps. Real-estate loans can help cover the initial purchase and renovation of property before it’s “flipped” or before a mortgage is put in place. Equipment loans can finance new equipment before the old equipment is sold. Accounts receivable loans generate cash based on what clients owe the business. They work to stabilize finances between delivery of goods and client payment on outstanding invoices.

Loan Highlights

  • Hard money loans offer short-term financing solutions.

  • Approval times can be as short as a few days.

  • These loans are based on the value of fixed assets.

  • Lenders rarely look at credit history.

  • Many short-term loans can be rolled into a long-term financing solution at the end of their term.

Pros

  • Hard money loans are great fash cash options.

  • Approval is based on the value of assets, not credit history.

  • A variety of loan types are available.

  • Hard money loans are typically more flexible than traditional loans.

Cons

  • If long-term financing fails to come through, the hard money loan still has to be repaid.

  • Interest rates are generally higher than some other loan types.

  • There can be some restrictions on the use of funds.

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