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National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins |
Mesmerized by Mezzanine Mezzanine lending for commercial real estate is exploding. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2004 Brown & Weiss |
The Money Race Borrowers benefit as lenders chase commercial property deals. |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2005 Joe Gose |
Mezz Lenders Climb the Leverage Curve Pressured by senior lenders who are making bigger loans, mezzanine lenders are increasingly replacing equity providers in the so-called "capital stack." High interest in mezz will last as long as interest rates stay low. |
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2005 |
Insatiable Appetite For Debt Financing The prospect of higher interest rates shows no sign of dampening borrower demand for commercial real estate debt, according to an exclusive survey of more than 400 developers and owners conducted by National Real Estate Investor. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2003 |
Ready for the Re Lender restraint helps keep markets stable. |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2002 Kathleen Fitzpatrick |
Taking the Floating-Rate Gamble A slow recovery in the U.S. economy has prompted more and more borrowers to bet that interest rates won't be rising anytime soon. And still others, fueled by fears of overall uncertainty, are satisfying their appetites with flexible financing. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2011 David F. Webb |
The Lending Scene Commercial mortgage-backed securities' return brightens the picture in primary markets. |
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2005 Joe Gose |
Lenders Draw Up Plays to Land Big Deals Aggressive. Innovative. Creative. Those are all fitting words to describe today's lenders as they stretch underwriting terms in ways that were unheard of just two years ago. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins |
Year of the Mega Loan Large loans and mushrooming CMBS issuance drove commercial real estate financing levels to an all-time high last year, but lenders say a slowing pace of transactions could temper loan volume as 2006 unfurls. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2007 Leighton & Mayer |
Be Resourceful While some commercial real estate investors secure financing through deals with their existing banks, most investors, developers, and owners derive the best terms when lenders compete for their business. Consultants can help borrowers secure the most favorable loan terms. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2003 Peltin & Swibel |
Lenders Tighten Loan Standards in Reaction to Uncertain Economy With interest rates at record lows, demand for new mortgage loans remains strong. However, in today's anemic economic climate, lenders face increased risk of making non-performing loans. Commercial lenders have implemented new safeguards and follow stricter policies to minimize exposure. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2010 Jeffrey Wolfer |
The Lending Landscape Despite the restricted market, borrowers still face many decisions when it comes to securing capital for commercial real estate projects. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2009 Mark Dellonte |
FHA Facts In today's tight credit market, multifamily owners and developers are challenged with finding financing. In such turbulent times, the Federal Housing Administration loan programs serve as good, reliable sources of capital. |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2003 John B. Levy |
Bustling Market Six separate CMBS offerings totaling more than $6 billion were due in late December... Impact of terrorism insurance legislation on new construction still unclear... Mezzanine debt, secured by the borrower's ownership interest in properties, heats up... |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2004 Paul L. Jones |
Financing Focus: Rising Rates Commercial real estate investors should review their financing strategies in light of market changes. |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2005 Matt Hudgins |
Leaping Through The Lending Trough According to the normal rhythms of the real estate industry, the first years of this decade should have been a slow period for lenders. To the delight of the mortgage industry, it hasn't worked out that way. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2006 Robert K. Rowell |
Cover Your Assets Lenders holding commercial real estate-secured loans want to ensure that, if a borrower goes bankrupt, the collateral property will not be consolidated with the borrower's other assets. But borrowers can use bankruptcy-remote single-purpose entities to ease such fears. |
CFO June 15, 2012 Vincent Ryan |
A Better Way to Borrow? Middle-market companies and leveraged-buyout firms are returning to the recent past with a hybrid loan structure that simplifies the use of subordinated debt and offers companies a lower cost of capital. |
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2006 Beth Mattson-Teig |
Encore Performance? Mortgage bankers are hoping that 2006 will be a repeat performance of 2005 -- a phenomenal year for commercial and multifamily mortgage originations. But whether those expectations materialize depends largely on interest rates. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2007 W. Joseph Caton |
Small-Cap Attraction The business of buying, managing and trading smaller commercial properties has now become a favored target market of both portfolio and conduit lenders. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2012 Howard W. Smith |
Financing Fundamentals These 5 tips help borrowers open the door to the right lender. |
National Real Estate Investor June 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins |
Why CDOs Are Hot With much of the world's investment capital seeking placement in commercial real estate, lenders are eager to help property owners liquidate portions of their equity and refinance through CDOs. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2009 |
Financing Links to articles about various aspects of financing for real estate. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2003 Len Deering |
Multifamily Property Owners Benefit From Competitive Financing Soft occupancies force lenders to be more creative in competing for multifamily loans. |
Entrepreneur November 2007 Rosalind Resnick |
Find Unsecured Loans and Credit Lines How to get a bank loan without risking your personal record. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2003 Christopher Carroll |
Understanding Today's Underwriting Criteria Makes Refinancing Easier With historically low interest rates still available, many property owners are seeking to refinance their loans. However, they should be aware that today's lenders underwrite real estate values far differently than in the past by using a relatively new set of cash flow adjustments. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2008 Essa & Hoskote |
Fast Funding Asset-based financing provides quicker access to securing loans. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2002 Stephen V. Jacquemin |
Understand Lender Criteria to Finance Manufactured-Housing Communities Manufactured-home community buyers have two main financing choices: long-term loans from institutional or conduit lenders or short-term bank loans. To obtain the appropriate financing for these investments, commercial real estate professionals should understand lender criteria for each type. |
The Motley Fool December 4, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Avoid the Loan Sharks For those with less-than-perfect credit histories, there's a scary trend in personal finance these days. In the name of convenience, some borrowers are digging themselves into a hole from which they may never emerge. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2006 Joseph Mardesich |
Looking for Leverage Here is how to help clients determine funding sources for small multifamily investments. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2014 Rich Rosfelder |
Financing Niche How are boutique lenders setting themselves apart? |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2003 H. Lee Murphy |
Lenders On Alert Despite the weakening economy and soaring vacancy rates in many property types, loan delinquencies and foreclosures have not risen to the point where lender portfolios are endangered. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2013 Jeff Rauth |
Follow the Money What are today's most financeable deals? Several market forces currently at work foretell a stronger lending environment in the next 12 to 18 months. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2009 Steve Bram |
Capital Markets Conundrum Are there viable solutions to today's financing puzzle? |
The Motley Fool October 9, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
The Real Threat to the U.S. Economy While big companies grab the headlines, small businesses need credit they can't get. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2011 Brad Cox |
The Loan Request Package How to request -- and get -- the best loan from today's limited lending sources |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2006 Gary Mozer |
Greater Access Collateralized debt obligations offer small commercial investors financing options. |
National Real Estate Investor June 1, 2005 Matt Hudgins |
Sounding the Alarm Bell on CMBS Lending The capital pouring into commercial real estate isn't limited to conduit loans, but the industry at large can't afford to ignore changes in CMBS standards because securitization has evolved to influence nearly all commercial real estate lending. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2005 John Hosmer |
Repayment Options Borrowers who defeased loans in the last four years kept in check their visceral reaction to defeasance premiums and analyzed its effects on the underlying commercial real estate transaction. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2013 Jeffrey M. Goodman |
A Bridge to Success Interim loans can span the multifamily lending gap. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2010 Jerry Dunn |
Bridging the Gap A new breed of lenders is providing capital in today's commercial real estate market. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2004 Barnhill & Mazyck |
VRDN Value Underwriters have addressed these problems successfully and now offer small commercial real estate borrowers below-prime-rate financing through variable rate demand notes. |
U.S. Banker April 2011 Barbara Morrison |
Midsize Is Now a Fit for SBA By utilizing new SBA options offered through legislation redefining small business, banks can help small and midsize businesses benefit from better access to credit. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2008 Christopher G. Hurn |
SBA Solutions In the hyper-competitive commercial real estate marketplace, successful brokers and agents can utilize a relatively little-known financing source to help clients secure the ideal property for their needs, the Small Business Administration 504 loan program. |
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2006 |
The Lure of Low Rates Despite more than a dozen hikes in the federal funds rate in the past 18 months and consensus among industry experts that the 10-year Treasury yield is poised to climb, borrower attitudes reveal an unflappable demand for commercial real estate debt. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2014 Douglas M. Thompson |
Money Talk Borrowers may need a translator to understand today's lending language. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2006 A. Barry Cappello |
Making It Work Investors soon may feel the effects of a cooling real estate market through subtle and not-so-subtle shifts in the way lenders view commercial real estate loans. When lenders' requirements tighten, borrowers should consider these options. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2013 Elizabeth Braman |
2013 Midyear Financing Report With an abundance of available capital, the first half of 2013 showed plenty of healthy competition to finance commercial real estate. Will this trend continue? |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2009 Ryan Krauch |
Back to Basics How can commercial real estate borrowers obtain financing and survive the capital markets mess? |
The Motley Fool May 24, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Mortgages for the Military The Veterans Administration has programs for current and former members of the military to help them get financing to buy a home. Serving in the military generally makes you eligible to take out a VA loan. |