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

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

Texas 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 Texas (TX), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial (First Tuesday Deed of Trust — TX Prop. Code §51.002) statutory framework (35–55 days-day average timeline), a 1.68% average property tax rate (~$511/mo at the $365,000 state median), and $780/$100K hazard insurance (~$237/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
TX Security Instrument
Non-Judicial (First Tuesday Deed of Trust — TX Prop. Code §51.002)
35–55 days days avg timeline
TX Avg Tax & Ins
1.68% Tax
$780/$100K Hazard Ins

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Texas Hard Money Loans (2026) — Up to 85%–90% LTC / 75% ARV, 9.25% – 11.50% Interest-Only | Stephen R. Mannenbach | Stephen Mannenbach