Private & Hard Money Lenders in McMinn County, TN
6 lenders funded 12 short-term investment-property loans in McMinn County in 2024 at a median rate of 8.65%. Ranked by verified loan volume — not paid placement.
McMinn County hard money lenders by 2024 loan count
| # | Lender | Hard money loans | Median rate | DSCR loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIMMONS BANK | 5 | 8.65% | — |
| 2 | SouthEast Bank | 2 | — | 3 |
| 3 | TENNESSEE VALLEY FEDERAL C U | 2 | — | 3 |
| 4 | Old National Bank | 1 | — | 2 |
| 5 | FIRST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK | 1 | — | 1 |
| 6 | Loan Funder LLC | 1 | — | — |
DSCR / long-term rental lenders in McMinn 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
6 lenders reported short-term, business-purpose investment loans in McMinn County in 2024 verified lending records — 12 loans totaling $3.3M. Smaller local lenders below public reporting thresholds may also operate here.
The median note rate across McMinn County's active lenders was 8.65% 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.