Private & Hard Money Lenders in Butler County, MO
5 lenders funded 39 short-term investment-property loans in Butler County in 2024 at a median rate of 8.50%. Ranked by verified loan volume — not paid placement.
Butler County hard money lenders by 2024 loan count
| # | Lender | Hard money loans | Median rate | DSCR loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Bank | 35 | 8.50% | 24 |
| 2 | COMMERCE BANK | 1 | — | 1 |
| 3 | FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK | 1 | — | 1 |
| 4 | THE BANK OF MISSOURI | 1 | — | 1 |
| 5 | THE CENTRAL TRUST BANK | 1 | — | — |
DSCR / long-term rental lenders in Butler 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 Butler County in 2024 verified lending records — 39 loans totaling $6.7M. Smaller local lenders below public reporting thresholds may also operate here.
The median note rate across Butler County's active lenders was 8.50% in 2024. 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.