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

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

Delaware 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 Delaware (DE), lenders underwrite to a Judicial (Scire Facias Sur Mortgage) statutory framework (170–230 days-day average timeline), a 0.57% average property tax rate (~$173/mo at the $365,000 state median), and $460/$100K hazard insurance (~$140/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

DE Security Instrument

Judicial (Scire Facias Sur Mortgage)

170–230 days days avg timeline

DE Avg Tax & Ins

0.57% Tax

$460/$100K Hazard Ins