Hard money lenders in Pennsylvania fund on the asset, not the borrower’s tax return — fast, short-term, business-purpose capital for acquisitions that conventional lenders can’t move on in time. Pennsylvania investors use it for auctions, estates, BRRRR starts, and bridge situations across Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
What Pennsylvania investors use hard money for
- Estate and probate acquisitions in Pittsburgh that need certainty of funds
- Bridge between purchase and permanent financing or sale
- Distressed / non-warrantable assets a conventional lender will not touch
- Auction and trustee-sale buys — close on the courthouse timeline, not a 45-day bank clock
Why speed matters here: Pennsylvania foreclosure is judicial — judicial foreclosure with mandatory pre-sale notices — plan for the timeline. Cash-like certainty wins these deals against slower conventional offers.
Pennsylvania hard money terms (2026)
| Term | Pennsylvania range |
|---|---|
| Leverage | Up to ~90% of purchase + rehab, capped to ARV |
| Rate | Interest-only, ~10%–13% + points |
| Term | 6–18 months |
| Close | As fast as 7–14 days |
| Basis | Asset-based; $195,000 – $345,000 typical ARV |
Pennsylvania metros we fund
| Metro | Typical basis | Rent band | On-the-ground notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $150K–$290K | $1,250–$1,750 | low-basis value-add; eds-and-meds demand |
| Philadelphia | $180K–$340K | $1,400–$1,950 | rowhome rehab at 90% LTC; BRT assessments affect ARV |
Pennsylvania levies state income tax (flat 3.07%); structure the hold or flip exit with that in mind.
Diligence before you fund in Pennsylvania
Underwrite local risk honestly in Pennsylvania:
- Aged rowhome stock with knob-and-tube and lead
- Philadelphia BRT reassessment risk
What we need to issue a Pennsylvania term sheet
- Scope of work and rehab budget
- Purchase contract or auction confirmation
- Entity documents (LLC operating agreement, EIN) for vesting
- Comps or a desktop valuation toward ARV
- A credible exit — resale comps or projected rent
Bring those and a Pennsylvania file can move to term sheet quickly — the asset and the exit do the talking.
Recent Pennsylvania deal
Philadelphia rowhome rehab funded with 90% LTC and entity vesting. The pattern repeats: speed on acquisition, a clean scope, and a defined exit.
Define the exit before you borrow
Hard money is a bridge, not a destination. In Pennsylvania that means one of two exits:
- Resale — finish and sell via fix and flip loans Pennsylvania economics
- Refinance — stabilize and hold with a Pennsylvania DSCR loan
PA DBS mortgage licensing; Philadelphia BRT tax assessments affect ARV modeling.
Pennsylvania hard money FAQ
How fast can a Pennsylvania hard money loan close?
With clear title and a workable scope, Pennsylvania deals can fund in roughly 7–14 days — fast enough for Pittsburgh auction and estate deadlines.
What leverage do Pennsylvania hard money lenders offer?
Commonly up to ~90% of purchase plus rehab, capped against ARV (often the $195,000 – $345,000 band in Pennsylvania). Pricing reflects speed and asset risk, not your credit score alone.
What is the exit on a Pennsylvania hard money loan?
Either resale via fix and flip, or refinance into a Pennsylvania DSCR loan on stabilized rent. Define the exit before you fund.
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Rates, terms and conditions offered only to qualified borrowers and are subject to change at any time without notice. All loans are subject to full underwriting. Jaken Finance Group only finances non-owner occupied investment properties.