South Carolina Hard Money From The Market Leader

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From the coast of Myrtle Beach to the charm of Charleston – and every city in between – South Carolina provides vast and varied real estate investment opportunities. When it comes to selecting a hard money lender for your next flip, choose an established and secure source of 100% private funds that you can count on. To close your deal every time without fail, choose EquityMax.

EquityMax Is Not Your Average Hard Money Lender

Knowledgeable Answers

EquityMax employs a tenured staff with years of real estate investment experience, on call and at your disposal 24/7. Our team consists of an efficient group of professionals to answer all of your private money questions to help our clients make informed decisions on purchase and refi loans.

Experienced Not Required

As you build a track record utilizing our hard money loan programs, the terms EquityMax offers on each successive deal will improve considerably.  Whether it’s a higher LTV or lower interest rate, EquityMax looks to maintain its competitive edge versus other lenders to earn your business.

Diverse Geographic Scope

From Greenville and Upstate down to Richland or south to Charleston, EquityMax understands that there is always real estate to invest in. No matter the area, we can provide quick and seamless underwriting and ensure you and the seller that financing will not hold up your deal.

Insight Is Free

At EquityMax, the principals of the company are always available to answer questions and impart advice about your deal’s potential and the various financing alternatives you have.  We will work continuously until you have a course of action that lends itself to a profitable real estate venture.

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Latest Success Story

A repeat client/borrower of EquityMax came to us needing money in a pinch. A single individual private lender was supposed to refi a previous purchase the borrower had made cash. However, as closing neared, it was becoming increasingly certain this individual would not be able to close for his client. As the borrower was already prequalified, we were able to quickly close the borrower, with minimal due diligence, in a matter of days.

Renovate, Rent, REFI

Location – Greenville, SC

Loan Amount – $60,000

Purchase Price – $75,000

Loan Type – Refinance

Term – 12 Months – 17 years (Borrower Option)

Rehab Amount – $25,000

Actual Retail Value – $120,000

Profit – 12% CAP RATE/Monthly

Driving Factors For South Carolina Real Estate Market

Attractive Environment

The blend of a mild climate, beaches, ports, a highly-skilled workforce, and a friendly business environment make South Carolina favorable for families, young professionals, and retirees.

Affordability & Profitability

South Carolina’s median home value price is less than the national average and ROI for real estate investors is very high compared to the rest of the country.

Strong Economy & Housing Demand

Nearly 90 families move to South Carolina every day and businesses in a variety of industries such as technology, manufacturing, and automotive are growing in Charleston and other cities around the state.

South Carolina Real Estate Market Breakdown

$292,036

Median Home Value

9,298

Foreclosure Properties

23

Bank Owned Properties

594

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Popular Counties: Greenville, Horry, Richland, Spartanburg, Lexington

EquityMax Insight

A client was put in a pinch after his other private lender backed out of the transaction 3 days before closing.  Not wanting to deal with a large, corporate hard money lender, the borrower called us for a potential quick closing.  We were able to successfully underwrite, close, and fund the deal in 3 days.  Currently, the property is being used as a rental earning a great return, and the borrower is in the process of refinancing into a long-term, traditional loan.  It just goes to show that even a rental property can be a proper opportunity for utilizing  hard money financing.

What Our Clients Say

EquityMax
April 12, 2021

I met Greg locally in Greenville, and gave EquityMax a shot on a recent deal.  I’m so glad I did.  They were prompt, transparent, and closed with ease.  I am now on my 4th deal with EquityMax, and always look forward to working with them.

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Loan Programs

Fix and Flip / Cash-Out REFI

High LTV / Low Rates / Flexible Term • Minimal Insurance Requirements • Zero Prepayment Penalty

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Foreign National Loans

ZERO Credit or Qualification Requirements • No Personal Guarantee Required • Free Comparable and Repair Analysis

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Transactional Funding

Catering to Real Estate Wholesalers • 1-3 Day Funding • Minimal Notice to Close

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Non-Recourse Lending

Invest through a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401K • Net Proceeds from Investing are Tax-Deferred • No Personal Guarantee

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Did You Know

EquityMax is a proud member of Upstate CREIA, which meets the third Monday of every month in Greenville. EquityMax has been one of the preferred lending partners of the investment association for over a year, servicing loans throughout the northeastern part of the state as well as into Spartanburg.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Do I need to hold properties in a business entity?

EquityMax does not require our borrowers to be a Corporation of LLC.  We can originate loans to individuals, LLCs, Corporations, Land Trusts, and Self-Directed IRAs.

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Can EquityMax finance multiple properties simultaneously for borrowers?

Yes. EquityMax has multiple borrowers with several active loans in our portfolio.

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Does EquityMax finance small loans?

Yes, EquityMax realizes that every investor has a budget they work with for investing, and it may not be on a property in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. That’s why EquityMax offers loan amounts as little as $25,000, on refis or purchases.

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How do I find properties in South Carolina to invest in?

While EquityMax is not a licensed real estate broker in South Carolina, we have partnered with several real estate companies, wholesalers, etc… that are actively selling real estate in your area. Feel free to reach out to us and we will connect you with various sellers of real estate throughout South Carolina.

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Once I am prequalified, how quickly can I obtain a Proof of Funds letter?

EquityMax can send a borrower a Proof of Funds within 5 minutes of receipt of an acceptable, three-score credit report.  If a borrower does not have a recent report, he/she can request that Equitymax pull it.  For instructions, please click here.

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What types of real estate property does EquityMax lend on?

EquityMax lends on any form of residential property, including single family homes, 1-4 multi-unit properties, condominiums & townhomes, and even small apartment complexes (20 units or less).  We also lend on commercial property and industrial warehouses.

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Where in South Carolina does EquityMax lend; are there more active markets that EquityMax lends in?

We do not restrict ourselves to where we finance. However, we have found a fair amount of opportunities exist for our borrowers in the Upstate area of Greenville and the center part of the state near Columbia.

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Will buying in a rural area disqualify me from an EquityMax loan?

No, EquityMax will certainly finance large acreage plots and farmland, which tend to be in more rural parts of South Carolina.

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6216 N. Federal Hwy.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

(954) 267-9103

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