Private & Hard Money Lenders in Hancock County, MS
5 lenders funded 15 short-term investment-property loans in Hancock County in 2024 at a median rate of 8.50%. Ranked by verified loan volume — not paid placement.
Hancock County hard money lenders by 2024 loan count
| # | Lender | Hard money loans | Median rate | DSCR loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Bank of Mississippi | 5 | 8.00% | 4 |
| 2 | GULF COAST BANK AND TRUST | 3 | 10.25% | 4 |
| 3 | BANKPLUS | 3 | 8.50% | 1 |
| 4 | The First Bank | 2 | — | 5 |
| 5 | Cadence Bank | 2 | — | 1 |
DSCR / long-term rental lenders in Hancock 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
5 lenders reported short-term, business-purpose investment loans in Hancock County in 2024 verified lending records — 15 loans totaling $3.0M. Smaller local lenders below public reporting thresholds may also operate here.
The median note rate across Hancock County's active lenders was 8.50% in 2024, with per-lender medians ranging from 8.00% to 10.25%. 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.