In a tight lending environment, banks may raise their standards and restrict lending to reduce risk. This can place entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners in a difficult position. 

Cash flow and unexpected expenses are some of the biggest challenges for growing businesses. Real estate investors facing a competitive property market need to act on potential investments without delay. When the time to fund and qualifications to finance are unreasonable through conventional lenders, hard money loans offer fast, flexible financing with competitive terms to commercial borrowers.