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Updated over 4 years ago on . Most recent reply

do hard money lenders usally charge a upfront processing fee ?
was wondering do hard money lenders usally charge a upfront processing fee? just dont wanna get scammed
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Shaun Weekes
- Loan Officer / Processor / Life & Health Agent
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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If anyone is asking you for an upfront processing fee, there's a good chance it's a scam. Lenders are only allowed to ask for a credit report fee and appraisal fee upfront.
I don't know any HML's that ask for an upfront fee.
Run away!!!