Private & Hard Money Lenders in Washington County, MS
5 lenders funded 18 short-term investment-property loans in Washington County in 2024 at a median rate of 8.75%. Ranked by verified loan volume — not paid placement.
Washington County hard money lenders by 2024 loan count
| # | Lender | Hard money loans | Median rate | DSCR loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planters Bank and Trust Company | 11 | 8.75% | 44 |
| 2 | Community Bank of Mississippi | 3 | 7.75% | 1 |
| 3 | TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK | 2 | — | 2 |
| 4 | SOUTHERN BANCORP BANK | 1 | — | 7 |
| 5 | Citizens Bank | 1 | — | — |
DSCR / long-term rental lenders in Washington 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 Washington County in 2024 verified lending records — 18 loans totaling $1.1M. Smaller local lenders below public reporting thresholds may also operate here.
The median note rate across Washington County's active lenders was 8.75% in 2024, with per-lender medians ranging from 7.75% to 8.75%. 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.