Private Lending with Real Estate as Collateral
Real estate is often used as collateral for private mortgage loans in Maryland (private loans are loans not involving banks / credit unions). Recent legislation has restricted this to:
- Family members for residential loans
- All others but strictly for business purposes, properly documented
Real estate loans for investment / rehab properties aka hard money lending have become more common in Maryland. These can be difficult unless handled properly. Seek help from experienced counsel before proceeding.