Not all hard money lenders are the same. Some are great. Some will cost you a deal. Here's what to look for before you sign anything. 1. Speed If a lender can't tell you if you're approved within 24-48 hours.. move on. Hard money is supposed to be fast. That's the whole point. 2. Transparency on fees Origination points. Interest rate. Draw fees. Extension fees. A good lender tells you all of this upfront. No surprises at closing. 3. They actually know your market A lender bas