Private & Hard Money Lenders in Benton County, IA
2 lenders funded 8 short-term investment-property loans in Benton County in 2024 at a median rate of 9.50%. Ranked by verified loan volume — not paid placement.
Benton County hard money lenders by 2024 loan count
| # | Lender | Hard money loans | Median rate | DSCR loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FARMERS STATE BANK | 4 | 9.50% | 1 |
| 2 | HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY | 4 | 9.50% | 1 |
DSCR / long-term rental lenders in Benton 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
2 lenders reported short-term, business-purpose investment loans in Benton County in 2024 verified lending records — 8 loans totaling $810,000. Smaller local lenders below public reporting thresholds may also operate here.
The median note rate across Benton County's active lenders was 9.50% in 2024, with per-lender medians ranging from 9.50% to 9.50%. Hard money runs well above conventional mortgage rates because loans are short, asset-based, and close fast.
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.