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

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

Mississippi 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 Mississippi (MS), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust Power of Sale) statutory framework (45–70 days-day average timeline), a 0.78% average property tax rate (~$146/mo at the $225,000 state median), and $760/$100K hazard insurance (~$143/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

MS Security Instrument

Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust Power of Sale)

45–70 days days avg timeline

MS Avg Tax & Ins

0.78% Tax

$760/$100K Hazard Ins