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Everything on Hard.Money is free for borrowers. Contributions fund research, new calculators, state law updates, video production, contest prizes and the people who keep the data honest. No paywalls, ever.
Current goal: 50-state law guides + lender verification desk
$12,000Funds 42 additional in-depth state guides reviewed by counsel, quarterly re-verification of every directory listing, and a borrower complaint line. Progress updates posted monthly.
One-time
- Buys the team a coffee and a data refresh
- Name in the monthly supporter update (optional)
Investor Supporter
- Early access to new calculators and guides
- Quarterly rates & terms report (PDF)
- Supporter badge in the community
- Vote on which state guides we publish next
Pro Supporter
- Everything in Investor Supporter
- Lender term-sheet review (1 per quarter)
- Priority on contest entries
- Shout-out in video descriptions
Where the money goes
Research & verification (45%)
Quarterly re-checks of every lender's terms and licenses; state law updates reviewed by counsel.
Tools & content (25%)
New calculators, guides and video explainers requested by readers.
Contests & prizes (15%)
Deal-analysis contests and scholarships for first-time investors. See current contests.
Operations & talent (15%)
Hosting, tooling and paid contributors. We're hiring.
Other ways to help
- Share a guide with an investor who needs it.
- Correct us — found a stale rate or a wrong statute? Tell us and we'll credit you.
- Contribute expertise — lenders, attorneys and appraisers can review content. Details.
- Sponsor a calculator, guide or contest as a company. Sponsorships.
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Contributions are voluntary payments to support an independent publisher and are not tax-deductible donations to a charity. They do not purchase loans, advice or any guarantee of outcome.