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

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

Maine 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 Maine (ME), lenders underwrite to a Judicial (or Commercial Corporate Power of Sale) statutory framework (180–260 days-day average timeline), a 1.24% average property tax rate (~$398/mo at the $385,000 state median), and $470/$100K hazard insurance (~$151/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

ME Security Instrument

Judicial (or Commercial Corporate Power of Sale)

180–260 days days avg timeline

ME Avg Tax & Ins

1.24% Tax

$470/$100K Hazard Ins