Private & Hard Money Lenders in Brookings County, SD
3 lenders funded 7 short-term investment-property loans in Brookings County in 2024 at a median rate of 9.00%. Ranked by verified loan volume — not paid placement.
Brookings County hard money lenders by 2024 loan count
| # | Lender | Hard money loans | Median rate | DSCR loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Bank & Trust | 3 | 9.00% | 10 |
| 2 | Dacotah Bank | 2 | — | 5 |
| 3 | BANKWEST, INC. | 2 | — | 2 |
DSCR / long-term rental lenders in Brookings 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
3 lenders reported short-term, business-purpose investment loans in Brookings County in 2024 verified lending records — 7 loans totaling $785,000. Smaller local lenders below public reporting thresholds may also operate here.
The median note rate across Brookings County's active lenders was 9.00% 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.