Getting out of a hard money loan by refinancing

[Kate Reese]

Hi BP community!

I’d like to preface this by saying I currently have no investment properties, just a curious future investor!

I’ve done a lot of research lately about Hard Money lenders. I know they can be incredibly risky, but also a great tool if used correctly!

My question is, if you get a HML to contribute 90%, meaning you'd put 10% down, is it possible at the end of the term when you have to pay back the lender, you refinance the property he/she helped finance?

Further, say you have a majority of the money owed available, (accumulated through cash flow/other savings), Is it possible to refinance the equity you've accumulated over the year to pay back portion of the HML you do not have?

Thank you in advance!

[Odie Ayaga]

Yes you can refi out of a hard money loan as many do. Just to clarify tho using a hard money lender isn't a "risk" it's a cost. The same way using a painter is a cost and not a risk. Factor in the costs and figure out where you stand before you get into a deal that isn't a deal