Private & Hard Money Lenders in Franklin County, AR
7 lenders funded 8 short-term investment-property loans in Franklin County in 2024. Ranked by verified loan volume — not paid placement.
Franklin County hard money lenders by 2024 loan count
| # | Lender | Hard money loans | Median rate | DSCR loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First National Bank of Fort Smith | 2 | — | — |
| 2 | ARVEST BANK | 1 | — | 3 |
| 3 | BANK OZK | 1 | — | 1 |
| 4 | Firstar Bank | 1 | — | 1 |
| 5 | Armstrong Bank | 1 | — | — |
| 6 | Chambers Bank | 1 | — | — |
| 7 | Generations Bank | 1 | — | — |
DSCR / long-term rental lenders in Franklin County
These lenders reported only longer-term (>36 month) business-purpose rental loans here in 2024— a different product from hard money, listed separately so the two aren't conflated.
Frequently asked questions
7 lenders reported short-term, business-purpose investment loans in Franklin County in 2024 verified lending records — 8 loans totaling $710,000. Smaller local lenders below public reporting thresholds may also operate here.
Not enough loans in 2024 filings carried a disclosed rate to publish a reliable figure for Franklin County.
Verified public lending records for 2024. We count originated, business-purpose loans on investment properties with terms of 36 months or less — the bridge and fix-and-flip products hard money lenders make. Rankings reflect verified loan counts, never paid placement.