Thinking of Requesting a Rate Lock?

Thinking of Requesting a Rate Lock?

In today’s rising rates environment it is understandable that people looking for financing are anxious about closing their loan before rates go up again. There are some lenders who allow rate locks on commercial real estate loans, but there are pros and cons to locking in your rate.

A Quick Guide To Commercial Real Estate Appraisals

A Quick Guide To Commercial Real Estate Appraisals

Commercial real estate appraisals differ from residential appraisals, so if you have ever bought a house and experienced the appraisal process, it will be different for commercial real estate. Commercial appraisals are done for multifamily properties with 5 or more units or any other commercial property type like industrial properties, office buildings, retail, or hotels, etc.

Considering a Retail Property Loan?

Considering a Retail Property Loan?

Retail properties have been a mixed bag as of late. They took a hit during the pandemic when things were shut down, but if the retail business had an e-commerce presence they were able to scale accordingly. If you are considering your first retail property investment, here are just a couple of things to consider.

Understanding CRE Loan Terminology

Understanding CRE Loan Terminology

If you have ever taken out a car loan or residential mortgage loan, chances are you are familiar with some of the basic loan terminology that is used. When it comes to commercial real estate (CRE) loans, the vocabulary opens up and even more terms are used that you may not be familiar with.

Why Consider a Hard Money Loan?

Why Consider a Hard Money Loan?

There are a number of reasons why investors might consider taking out a hard money loan instead of a conventional mortgage loan. Let’s discuss some of those reasons and then look at how hard money loans differ from conventional.

Does Your Commercial Property Have a Strong Rent Roll?

Does Your Commercial Property Have a Strong Rent Roll?

Just like commercial real estate properties come in all shapes and sizes, so do their rent rolls. When it comes to purchasing or refinancing a commercial property, the lender always requests to see the rent roll. The rent roll for a commercial property can actually determine how high of leverage a lender is willing to go on a loan.

Considering an Industrial Property Loan?

Considering an Industrial Property Loan?

Industrial properties have seen some success in recent years. With property values increasing along with rents, an industrial property might make for a good investment right now. If you are considering your first industrial property investment, here are just a few things to consider.

Considering a Hotel Conversion Loan?

Considering a Hotel Conversion Loan?

The hospitality industry has taken a beating the past couple of years. This has led to some investors converting hotels into multifamily units. The idea seems logical considering multifamily housing has still been in demand during the pandemic but here are some things to consider before you jump in.

What is a Personal Guarantee? (For Small Business Owners)

What is a Personal Guarantee? (For Small Business Owners)

A personal guarantee means you personally promise to pay back a business loan in the event your business is unable to cover repayment of the loan. If your business defaults, the lender can come after your personal assets and real estate.

Do You Have An Exit Strategy?

Do You Have An Exit Strategy?

Thinking of buying a commercial real estate property? Do you have an exit strategy already in mind? Planning an exit strategy is one of the most important things you can do before you buy a property. Here are some common exit strategies that investors use:

What Are Commercial Real Estate Loan Prepayment Penalties?

What Are Commercial Real Estate Loan Prepayment Penalties?

It is common to see prepayment penalties on commercial real estate loans, but what are they and what do they mean? Commercial real estate loans are expensive to originate, so lenders try to recoup these costs by charging upfront origination fees and interest revenue over the life of the loan.

What Commercial Real Estate Investments Are Recession Resistant?

What Commercial Real Estate Investments Are Recession Resistant?

Can your investments handle a recession? Certain types of real estate can be a hedge for a recession. Today we will discuss 3 examples of CRE that are historically recession resistant.

Buying Your First Commercial Property in Charlotte?

Buying Your First Commercial Property in Charlotte?

Buying a commercial property can be complicated, even for seasoned commercial real estate investors, let alone a first timer. What makes it easier is to have a team of experts on hand that will help you through the process.

What are Small Balance Commercial Real Estate Loans?

What are Small Balance Commercial Real Estate Loans?

Small balance commercial real estate loans are a type of mortgage in an amount ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000 (amounts vary by lender). There are many options for full documentation, low documentation, and no documentation small balance commercial mortgages.