A hard money loan is mainly based on the value of the property as collateral and typically you can get a loan up to 70 percent of the property value. If you are tight on schedule and looking for a quick loan process with minimum paperwork. Hard money loans are the way to go (almost same as you are purchasing with cash). They have relatively high interest rates and costly fees compared to conventional loans. Hard money loans do serve a purpose to those who need money fast. 

Hard Money Loans range from $50,000 to millions of dollars. Terms vary but you can have very short terms up to three years with a variety of upfront costs and an interest rate that is typically higher than subprime rates.