The 3 Biggest Mistakes Hard Money Lenders Keep Making (And Don't Realize!) - #313

In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Jason and Chris from Hard Money Bankers break down the three most common (and costly) mistakes they see private and hard money lenders make—mistakes that can put your capital, deals, and entire lending business at risk.

Drawing from years of experience and real-world insights from running a nationwide private lenders mastermind, Jason and Chris explain how you can shortcut years of trial and error by avoiding these critical pitfalls.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ Why not truly knowing your numbers is the #1 risk for hard money lenders ✅ The difference between ARV, as-is value, and liquidation value ✅ Why local market knowledge is essential for underwriting safe loans ✅ How capital structures can quietly take control of your business ✅ The hidden risks of debt funds, credit lines, and institutional capital ✅ Why doing everything yourself leads to burnout—and how building the right team and systems creates a scalable, lifestyle-friendly lending business

Whether you're a new private lender or managing a growing loan portfolio, this episode dives deep into asset-based lending, underwriting best practices, capital control, and operational scaling—all with real examples from the field.

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