HARD MONEY LOANS · North Dakota (ND) Underwriting Matrix · Stephen R. Mannenbach, J.D., MBA

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

North Dakota 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 North Dakota (ND), lenders underwrite to a Judicial (District Court Action) statutory framework (130–180 days-day average timeline), a 0.98% average property tax rate (~$216/mo at the $265,000 state median), and $590/$100K hazard insurance (~$130/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

ND Security Instrument

Judicial (District Court Action)

130–180 days days avg timeline

ND Avg Tax & Ins

0.98% Tax

$590/$100K Hazard Ins