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PML vs Traditional Bank

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What are the key differences in approval times and application processes between private money lending and traditional bank loans?

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Traditional bank loans with follow a standardized process and will generally take 20-30 days to close. Private lending is all over the map - could range from nearly being a bank underwrite to literally a handshake with your cousin Jim Bob. The largest differences will be flexibility (aside from pricing and rate) and the ability to finance distressed assets. 

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