Hard Money Loans to Stop Foreclosure

Hard money loans can forestall a foreclosure. Such loans are the specialty that brings out the best and the worst in non-conforming (aka hard money) lenders. If you are facing foreclosure on a property either one that you own or one that you want to purchase before it hits or is already in foreclosure, hard money lenders may be your only resource for sufficient cash in a timely manner.

Hard money lenders can fund a real estate purchase or refinance loan in two weeks or sometimes even less from the time all your documentation is in their hands. Be sure to have all your documentation ready for your broker or lender. Use the following list as a guide:
Written real estate appraisal with photos
Purchase contract if you are purchasing the property
Personal financial statement
Income statement for the borrower
2 yrs P&L for the property if it is income producing
2 yrs Tax returns for the borrower
Statement of use of funds
Proof of where the balance of funding will come from (such as a bank statement showing the funds available) if you are buying the property
Being prepared with a complete package will speed your funding.

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Counties and Cities Served
Alameda County
Alameda
Albany
Berkeley
Dublin
Emeryville
Fremont
Hayward
Livermore
Newark
Oakland
Piedmont
Pleasanton
San Leandro
Union City
Hard money loans are available for property in Alameda County.

Alpine County
No matter what county your property is in, including Alpine, we can help fund a loan in most cases.

Amador County
Amador City
Ione
Jackson
Plymouth
Sutter Creek
We are able to fund loans on land, residential and commercial properties across the state of California, including in Amador County.

Butte County
Chico
Gridley
Oroville
Paradise
We have extensive experience in most California counties including Butte. Call us for more information on what loans may or may not be available.

Calaveras County
Angels Camp
We can fund hard money loans on Calaveras county residential and commercial real estate

Colusa County
Colusa
Williams
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Contra Costa County
Antioch
Brentwood
Clayton
Concord
Danville
El Cerrito
Hercules
Lafayette
Martinez
Moraga
Orinda
Pinole
Pittsburg
Pleasant Hill
Richmond
San Pablo
San Ramon
Walnut Creek
Looking for a Contra Costa County hard money lender? Let us help you with the financing you are looking for.

Del Norte County
Crescent City
No matter what county your property is in, including Del Norte, we can help fund a loan in most cases.

El Dorado County
Placerville
South Lake Tahoe
We have extensive experience in most California counties including El Dorado. Call us for more information on what loans may or may not be available.

Fresno County
Clovis
Coalinga
Firebaugh
Fowler
Fresno
Huron
Kerman
Kingsburg
Mendota
Orange Cove
Parlier
Reedley
San Joaquin
Sanger
Selma
Fresno County private money loans are available on most property types.

Glenn County
Orland
Willows
We are able to fund loans on land, residential and commercial properties across the state of California, including in Glenn County.

Humboldt County
Arcata
Blue Lake
Eureka
Ferndale
Fortuna
Rio Dell
Trinidad
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Imperial County
Brawley
Calexico
Calipatria
El Centro
Holtville
Westmorland
Hard money loans are available for property in Imperial County.

Inyo County
Bishop
We can fund hard money loans on Inyo county residential and commercial real estate

Kern County
Arvin
Bakersfield
California City
Delano
Kern County
Maricopa
McFarland
Ridgecrest
Shafter
Taft
Tehachapi
Wasco
Looking for a Kern County hard money lender? Let us help you with the financing you are looking for.

Kings County
Avenal
Corcoran
Hanford
Lemoore
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Lake County
Clearlake
Lakeport
Lake County private money loans are available on most property types.

Lassen County
Susanville
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Los Angeles County
Agoura Hills
Alhambra
Arcadia
Artesia
Azusa
Baldwin Park
Bell
Bell Gardens
Bellflower
Beverly Hills
Bradbury
Burbank
Calabas
Carson
Cerritos
Claremont
Commerce
Compton
Covina
Cudahy
Culver City
Diamond Bar
Downey
Duarte
El Monte
El Segundo
Gardena
Glendale
Glendora
Hawaiian Gardens
Hawthorne
Hermosa Beach
Hidden Hills
Huntington Park
Industry
Inglewood
Irwindale
La Canada
Flintridge
La Habra Heights
La Mirada
La Puente
La Verne
Lakewood
Lancaster
Lawndale
Lomita
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Lynwood
Malibu
Manhattan Beach
Maywood
Monrovia
Montebello
Monterey Park
Norwalk
Palmdale
Palos Verdes Estates
Paramount
Pasadena
Pico Rivera
Pomona
Rancho Palos Verdes
Redondo Beach
Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Estates
Rosemead
San Dimas
San Fernando
San Gabriel
San Marino
Santa Clarita
Santa Fe Springs
Santa Monica
Sierra Madre
Signal Hill
South El Monte
South Gate
South
Pasadena
Temple City
Torrance
Vernon
Walnut
West Covina
West Hollywood
Westlake Village
Whittier
We are able to fund loans on land, residential and commercial properties across the state of California, including in Los Angeles County.

Madera County
Chowchilla
Madera
No matter what county your property is in, including Madera, we can help fund a loan in most cases.

Marin County
Belvedere
Corte Madera
Fairfax
Larkspur
Mill Valley
Novato
Ross
San Anselmo
San Rafael
Sausalito
Tiburon
Hard money loans are available for property in Marin County.

Mariposa County
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Mendocino County
Fort Bragg
Point Arena
Ukiah
Willits
We can fund hard money loans on Mendocino county residential and commercial real estate

Merced County
Atwater
Dos Palos
Gustine
Livingston
Los Banos
Merced
Merced County private money loans are available on most property types.

Modoc County
Alturas
Hard money loans are available for property in Modoc County.

Mono County
Mammoth Lakes
No matter what county your property is in, including Mono, we can help fund a loan in most cases.

Monterey County
Carmel
Del Rey Oaks
Gonzales
Greenfield
King City
Marina
Monterey
Pacific Grove
Salinas
Sand City
Seaside
Soledad
We are able to fund loans on land, residential and commercial properties across the state of California, including in Monterey County.

Napa County
American Canyon
Calistoga
Napa
St. Helena
Yountville
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Nevada County
Grass Valley
Nevada City
Truckee
We can give you quick answers on loan options regarding Nevada County property with a quick phone call.

Orange County
Anaheim
Brea
Buena Park
Costa Mesa
Cypress
Dana Point
Fountain Valley
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Huntington Beach
Irvine
La Habra
La Palma
Laguna Beach
Laguna Hills
Laguna Niguel
Lake Forest
Los Alamitos
Mission Viejo
Newport Beach
Orange
Placentia
San Clemente
San Juan Capistrano
Santa Ana
Seal Beach
Stanton
Tustin
Villa Park
Westminster
Yorba Linda
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Placer County
Auburn
Colfax
Lincoln
Loomis
Rocklin
Roseville
Placer County private money loans are available on most property types.

Plumas County
Portola
We can fund hard money loans on Plumas county residential and commercial real estate

Riverside County
Banning
Beaumont
Blythe
Calimesa
Canyon Lake
Cathedral City
Coachella
Corona
Desert Hot Springs
Hemet
Indian Wells
Indio
La Quinta
Lake Elsinore
Moreno Valley
Murrieta
Norco
Palm Desert
Palm Springs
Perris
Rancho Mirage
Riverside
San Jacinto
Temecula
Hard money loans are available for property in Riverside County.

Sacramento County
Folsom
Galt
Isleton
Sacramento
We have extensive experience in most California counties including Sacramento. Call us for more information on what loans may or may not be available.

San Benito County
Hollister
San Juan Bautista
We are able to fund loans on land, residential and commercial properties across the state of California, including in San Benito County.

San Bernardino County
Adelanto
Apple Valley
Barstow
Big Bear Lake
Chino
Chino Hills
Colton
Fontana
Grand Terrace
Hesperia
Highland
Loma Linda
Montclair
Needles
Ontario
Rancho Cucamonga
Redlands
Rialto
San Bernardino
Twentynine Palms
Upland
Victorville
Yucaipa
Yucca Valley
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

San Diego County
Carlsbad
Chula Vista
Coronado
Del Mar
El Cajon
Encinitas
Escondido
Imperial Beach
La Mesa
Lemon Grove
National City
Oceanside
Poway
San Diego
San Marcos
Santee
Solana Beach
Vista
Hard money loans are available for property in San Diego County.

San Francisco County
San Francisco
San Francisco County private money loans are available on most property types.

San Joaquin County
Escalon
Lathrop
Lodi
Manteca
Ripon
Stockton
Tracy
We have extensive experience in most California counties including San Joaquin. Call us for more information on what loans may or may not be available.

San Luis Obispo County
Arroyo Grande
Atascadero
Grover Beach
Morro Bay
Paso Robles
Pismo Beach
San Luis Obispo
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

San Mateo County
Atherton
Belmont
Brisbane
Burlingame
Colma
Daly City
East Palo Alto
Foster City
Half Moon Bay
Hillsborough
Menlo Park
Millbrae
Pacifica
Portola Valley
Redwood City
San Bruno
San Carlos
San Mateo
South San Francisco
Woodside
We can fund hard money loans on San Mateo county residential and commercial real estate

Santa Barbara County
Buellton
Carpinteria
Guadalupe
Lompoc
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
Solvang
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Santa Clara County
Campbell
Cupertino
Gilroy
Los Altos
Los Altos Hills
Los Gatos
Milpitas
Monte Sereno
Morgan Hill
Mountain View
Palo Alto
San Jose
Santa Clara
Saratoga
Sunnyvale
We are able to fund loans on land, residential and commercial properties across the state of California, including in Santa Clara County.

Santa Cruz County
Capitola
Santa Cruz
Scotts Valley
Watsonville
We have extensive experience in most California counties including Santa Cruz. Call us for more information on what loans may or may not be available.

Shasta County
Anderson
Redding
Shasta Lake
Shasta County private money loans are available on most property types.

Sierra County
Loyalton
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Siskiyou County
Dorris
Dunsmuir
Etna
Fort Jones
Montague
Mount Shasta
Tulelake
Weed
Yreka
We can give you quick answers on loan options regarding Siskiyou County property with a quick phone call.

Solano County
Benicia
Dixon
Fairfield
Rio Vista
Suisun City
Vacaville
Vallejo
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Sonoma County
Cloverdale
Cotati
Healdsburg
Petaluma
Rohnert Park
Santa Rosa
Sebastopol
Sonoma
Windsor
We have extensive experience in most California counties including Sonoma. Call us for more information on what loans may or may not be available.

Stanislaus County
Ceres
Hughson
Modesto
Newman
Oakdale
Patterson
Riverbank
Turlock
Waterford
We can fund hard money loans on Stanislaus county residential and commercial real estate

Sutter County
Live Oak
Yuba City
We are able to fund loans on land, residential and commercial properties across the state of California, including in Sutter County.

Tehama County
Corning
Red Bluff
Tehama
Tehama County private money loans are available on most property types.

Trinity County
We can give you quick answers on loan options regarding Trinity County property with a quick phone call.

Tulare County
Dinuba
Exeter
Farmersville
Lindsay
Porterville
Tulare
Visalia
Woodlake
We have extensive experience in most California counties including Tulare. Call us for more information on what loans may or may not be available.

Tuolumne County
Sonora
Looking for a Tuolumne County hard money lender? Let us help you with the financing you are looking for.

Ventura County
Camarillo
Fillmore
Moorpark
Ojai
Oxnard
Port Hueneme
Santa Paula
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Ventura
No matter what county your property is in, including Ventura, we can help fund a loan in most cases.

Yolo County
Davis
West Sacramento
Winters
Woodland
Hard money loans are available for property in Yolo County.

Yuba County
Marysville
Wheatland
Let us be your last stop in your pursuit of a hard money loan.

Foreclosure is a Problem Across the Nation

Do you own your own home or business? If you have a mortgage, and you are working, struggling to survive from paycheck to paycheck you are not alone. There are millions just like you were are in jeopardy of losing their home, because of foreclosure. Foreclosure is when one is behind on the mortgage payment, when you miss two or more payments to the financing company and the bank decides to take your home from you.

Foreclosure is going to wreck your credit, and it is going to leave you homeless. You will have to move out and to another place to live, and sometimes you can even end up owning additional money to the bank even after they take your home or business. If you are unable to pay your monthly payments, you need to find a way to get your finances back on track, to catch up on those payments, and to keep your home.

To get your personal finances back on track you can do a few things. First, if you have already received a letter from the bank about foreclosure you should call the bank. Find out if you can set up any payments to avoid foreclosure. Ask if there is anything you can put up against the house to avoid losing your house. Foreclosures are not something that the bank or financing company likes to do, but must do in the case of your non payment. If you have a retirement account, if you have CD’s or any type of savings this could be the time it is going to pull you out of trouble and for you to avoid foreclosure.

If you have nothing you can fall back on, and the bank states there is nothing you can do to avoid foreclosure you need to get moving on a back up plan. You need to find a place to live, and for your family to move. You need to get out of the house that is being foreclosed, and you need to take with you the stuff you can before the house is locked up by the foreclosing company. The foreclosure of your home mortgage, can often times include the sale of all your personal items to help the bank recoup some of their money they lost on your mortgage. The foreclosure of your home is going to cost the bank money, in interest, payments, and more money in the cost of having to resell your home, which is why items in the home are often auctioned off by the bank.

A foreclosure process is actually quite a long one. If you have missed one payment on your home mortgage loan, you will receive notification by the bank of your missing that payment. If you miss more payments, the bank will begin calling your home. The foreclosure process is going to start. You will not have more than three months, generally, before the foreclosure process begins not only to affect your credit, but also where you live, the items that you own, and your ability to obtain any type of help in resolving the matter.

To avoid foreclosure on your home, get a second job. Cut back on the money that you spend when you are out on the town. Avoid spending money on things such as a cell phone, the car, television shows, extra activities, gifts and presents, avoid spending money that is not being spent on your home. Catching up on your mortgage payments for your home is something you must do to avoid foreclosure by the bank, and to avoid them taking your home.

Buying A Home After Foreclosure - What To Expect

Even though buying a home after a recent foreclosure is possible, homebuyer should not apply for a mortgage blindly. Because of your current credit standing, many lenders are ready to take advantage of you. Your options are limited. Nonetheless, this does not mean you have to accept a terrible mortgage loan.

Why Does a Foreclosure Occur?

Homes are foreclosed when a homeowner is unable to repay the mortgage. On average, mortgage payments have to be three months late before a lender begins the pre-foreclosure process. If the homeowner is able to acquire funds, the lender will stop foreclosure.

Many factors contribute to a homeowner's inability to repay a mortgage loan. For starters, living beyond one's means will make it harder to maintain regular monthly payments. Sadly, many people fall in love with a home they cannot afford.

Furthermore, some homeowners do not take into consideration utilities and other expenses that come with owning a larger home. Acquiring excessive credit card debt may also result in less disposable income.

The Disadvantages of Buying a Home after Foreclosure

For the most part, many lenders will not approve a mortgage loan immediately following a bankruptcy. In their estimation, you are a risky applicant. If you were unable to make regular payments three months prior, the odds of a future loan defaulting are high.

Naturally, circumstances do change for the better. For example, if loss of employment or illness contributed to a foreclosure, you may be in a better position to afford a mortgage six months after a foreclosure. Still, there are disadvantages to obtaining a home so soon.

Mortgage interest rates following a foreclosure are outrageously high. Because most traditional mortgage companies will not approve your loan, you may be subjected to interest rates 3 or 4 percentage points above current rates. This will increase mortgage payments by a few hundred dollars.

Best Approach for Purchasing a Home after Foreclosure

If you are hoping to buy a home following a foreclosure, be patient. The key is to rebuild your credit. During the next 24 months, attempt to open new credit accounts, and maintain regular payments. Pay creditors on time and avoid missed payments.

Next, shop smartly for a new mortgage. Prior to accepting a mortgage offer, contact several lenders for quotes. If using the internet, you may obtain instant quotes from several lenders in minutes.

Be Cautious Of Those Offering Foreclosure Help

If you are facing a potential foreclosure, you are in a tough situation. But you aren't alone. With interest rates on the rise and home appreciation on the slow down, many homeowners are having trouble hanging on to their homes.

And there are plenty of people banking on the desperation that this causes. You may have noticed advertisements popping up for help avoiding foreclosure. Are they legit?

First of all, no matter what your situation, you should always treat any offer of assistance with caution. Many cons use "helping" as a way to cheat struggling homeowners out of their equity. You could lose the money you have in your home and your home too.

Mortgage foreclosure rescues come in several forms. You may be loaned money by the rescuer in order to pay off the mortgage that is facing foreclosure. You will be asked to sign a loan agreement, but it isn't what it seems. You are actually transferring all of your interest in the property to the rescuer. You are then evicted from the home.

Sometimes, the homeowner knows that he is signing over the title to the property. The rescuer pays off the property and the homeowner agrees to lease the home and continue to live there until he is back on his feet financially. But the lease payments will become larger than the mortgage payments. The victim falls behind and is evicted. If the victim doesn't fall behind, the rescuer will set the price of the home so high that it cannot be repurchased.

Many homeowners believe that if they are foreclosed on, they loose everything. Even if you lose your home to the lender, you may still receive money for it. The lender will only take any unpaid mortgage and associated fees out of the sale price of the property. The rest is your equity and will be paid to you. If you sign over your property to someone else, they will receive the proceeds from the sale.

How do you recognize and avoid scams?

1. Ignore any signs or bulletin board notes that offer foreclosure help. If they are advertising on the windshield of your car, they probably aren't legit.

2. Don't give out any information to anyone who contacts you wanting to help. Cons frequently check the public foreclosure notices for potential targets. They are betting that you are desperate to find a way out of your situation.

3. Read every single document, front and back. If an offer is too good to be true, it probably is. If someone says that you won't get a dime after your home is sold, don't put your trust in them. There is often a good chance that you will. For a few hundred dollars, you should have an attorney accompany you to read through every document that you are expected to sign. Also, watch out for documents with blanks and empty spaces.

4. Check out any company you are considering turning to with the Better Business Bureau and the state Real Estate Commission. You might even want to contact the state attorney general's office to see if there are any open investigations of the company or its owners.

Avoid Foreclosure -- Save Your Credit

Are you several months behind on your mortgage?

Is the phone ringing off of the hook?

Do you feel like just giving up?

This is the scenario that is sweeping across America!

The banks made it way too easy over the last few years to get more money out of our homes. Property values kept rising, the real estate market was booming and every homeowner was sitting on a gold mine. This was sure to lead to disaster and it has.

Now with the market declining and home values taking a dramatic plunge, most homeowners are sitting on over inflated mortgages and under valued homes.

The unfortunate part is that a lot of people can no longer afford their mortgage. They are facing the possibility of foreclosure and losing their homes is a very real threat.

The good news is that the banks are realizing this and are now giving homeowners options. Otherwise, the banks will be sitting on all of these homes after foreclosure and will be stuck paying the property taxes and insurances until they sell. Factor in the foreclosure costs, attorney costs, and marketing this is not in their best interest.

One option that is being offered is called a short sale.

This is where the bank allows you to sell your home at or below the current market value in order to get a quick sale, regardless of what you owe. Let’s say that your mortgage is $180,000, but similar homes in your area are selling for $150,000. You can ask for $150,000 and can even possibly take lower bids.

The bank in turn will take a loss on the home, since the sale will not cover the full mortgage, but they will not be stuck with the home. As far as the homeowner, they just walk away after the sale, free and clear.

It is suggested that you hire a real estate agent that is knowledgeable on short sales and preferably has had some experience and success with them. This is in your best interest, since they know the ins and outs and the paperwork involved. Not to mention, since you are already walking away with no money and this option will not cost you anything, it really is a no-brainer.

That’s right, not only does the bank take a loss on the home, but they also negotiate and pay the realtor fees.

Now there are disadvantages, and it is not as wonderful as it sounds. Your credit will suffer, just not as much as a foreclosure. It is estimated that your credit can drop 80-100 points with a short sale. However, it will drop over 200 points with a foreclosure.

You will not be able to buy a new home for up to 2 years with a short sale. It would be 3 years with a foreclosure.

Obviously, with this in mind the best solution would be to catch up your mortgage and then to make on time payments. Since this option is not viable for many people, I would seriously look into a short sale before it is to late.

Just remember that the mortgage company is not the enemy and not to be afraid of them. They are willing to help; you may just have to talk to several people until you find someone to work with. Ask if they have a loss litigation department. These are the people that are ready to and able to help you.

Stay Positive, Stay Strong, and Good Luck!

Report on Mortgage Fraudsters

Foreclosure fraud is as old as mortgage foreclosure system. To get rid of foreclosure fraud, National Consumer Law Foundation published a 68-page report on the incidents they investigated in every state of the union. And the Federal Bureau of investigation recently published its Mortgage Fraud Report for 2006 shows the recent statistics, which suggests that, the increasing foreclosures give criminals the chance to exploit and cheat defenseless homeowners looking for financial guidance. The perpetrators convince homeowners that they can save their homes from foreclosure through deed transfers and the payment of upfront fees. This "foreclosure rescue" often involves a manipulated deed process that results in the preparation of fake deeds. In intense cases, perpetrators may sell the home or secure a second loan without the homeowners' knowledge, pull down the property's equity for personal enrichment. While foreclosure scams differ, they may be used in combination with other fake plans. One can only think how poor it is now and how much poorer it is likely to become as more and more homeowners are or are likely to be unable to make their monthly payments. Last month the Attorney General of Ohio Marc Dan filed lawsuits against six companies, accusing that they had made fake promises to keep homes safe from foreclosure. He said that every accused may have dishonored at least five different consumer protection laws and has issued a warning to the companies who think they can get away by exploiting and taking away homes from the families. Mr. Dan also warned homeowners to be very careful and beware of people who promise to avoid your foreclosure against certain fee. The Massachusetts Governor Mr. Deval Patrick urged the state to propose some legal help to the homeowners those who are facing foreclosure including a new hot line and appointments to reputable financial counselors and to break down on all the aspects of mortgage fraud. The Governor also said that the homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgages are not being wise and mature at all. Foreclosures are not done silently or confidentially, and the embarrassment factor can be an important motivator to grasp at straws. First they are advertised in the local paper, sometimes for weeks before the actual auction. These legal notice contain all of the details of the mortgage and description of the property. Also, as a matter of public record lists of delinquent homebuyers can be purchased for mass mailings. These are usually broken down by 30 day, 60 day, and 90-day delinquencies - some lists even come with mailing labels. So it is clear that finding and contacting a troubled borrower is pretty easy, but the matter of concern is how do these foreclosure scams work and how are homeowners so easily fooled. Is there no way for a homeowner in active foreclosure to salvage something, if only the shred of their self-respect and their credit rating? There are legal companies who advice desperate homeowners and others who buy properties out of foreclosure. The trick is separating the frauds from the investor who may be able to legally bail out the homeowner, maybe through a short sale.