HARD MONEY LOANS · Connecticut (CT) Underwriting Matrix · Stephen R. Mannenbach, J.D., MBA

Connecticut Hard Money Loans (Fast Asset-Based Acquisition & Bridge) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

Connecticut Hard Money Loans provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 85%–90% LTC / 75% ARV across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 9.25% – 11.50% Interest-Only (6, 12, 18 & 24 Months Interest-Only, 600 – 640+ FICO (Asset-Backed) min FICO, 5 – 10 Business Days close). In Connecticut (CT), lenders underwrite to a Judicial (Strict Foreclosure or Foreclosure by Sale) statutory framework (180–270 days-day average timeline), a 1.96% average property tax rate (~$645/mo at the $395,000 state median), and $520/$100K hazard insurance (~$171/mo).

Max Leverage / LTC

Up to 85%–90% LTC / 75% ARV

Min FICO: 600 – 640+ FICO (Asset-Backed)

2026 Rate Band

9.25% – 11.50% Interest-Only

6, 12, 18 & 24 Months Interest-Only

CT Security Instrument

Judicial (Strict Foreclosure or Foreclosure by Sale)

180–270 days days avg timeline

CT Avg Tax & Ins

1.96% Tax

$520/$100K Hazard Ins