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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.   |
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
Sep/Oct 2006
Douglas P. Snyder |
Master Plans Financing a commercial real estate project based on its rental stream presents many challenges for property owners. Use these lease structures to build a property's revenue stream. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2009
Safarian, Choi & Grant |
Carveout Consequences Learn how the courts rule on non-recourse loan provisions. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2005
Mittler & Korbin |
Financing Focus: Lenders Talk TICs Investors should be clear on how tenancy-in-common transactions differ from single-investor or entity investment transactions. Understanding this raises the likelihood that a transaction will close with a minimum of cost, time, and frustration. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jonathan A. Peckham |
Borrower Beware Most commercial mortgage lenders charge application, due diligence, and loan commitment fees, but do your clients know what that money really is buying? Often, it is less than they think. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2015
David Folds |
Retail Tenant Bankruptcies While struggling retailers present risks, several strategies can help landlords protect their investments and minimize the effects of tenant bankruptcy filings. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2013
Michael Zaverton |
Bankruptcy for Landlords Do you know what to do when your tenant files? |
Entrepreneur
February 2008
Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
The Real Estate Deal Shopping for a commercial real estate loan can be tricky. Here's what you need to stay balanced. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2008
Michael G. Ramsey |
Experience Pays Qualified ground lease lenders can help borrowers save time and money. |
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
February 1, 2003
Kathleen Fitzpatrick |
Mezz Debt Is a Magnet for Borrowers and Lenders The combination of historically low interest rates and tighter underwriting standards on senior loans has made mezzanine debt highly attractive to borrowers. But with lenders tripping over each other to woo customers, returns are shrinking. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
May/Jun 2007
David Weisman |
Closing Counsel Commercial real estate developers may benefit from hiring a real estate lawyer to manage details. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2012
Bernard D. Bollinger |
Distressed Opportunities Could an increase in bankruptcy sales change the game? |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Nov/Dec 2003
Mike C. Buckley |
Landlords Should Know Bankruptcy Rights to Avoid Lost Rent Your tenant files for bankruptcy -- should you give up hope of collecting any rent? No. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2015
Joel H. Schneider |
Creating Value Use real estate leases effectively in Chapter 11 situations. |
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 2012
William C. Jenczyk |
Why Comply? Ignoring loan covenants is a dire mistake in today's market. |
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. |
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. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2010
Burger & Workman |
Default Decisions What are the options when a tenant files for bankruptcy? |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2015
Joel C. Solomon |
Seeking Balance Construction loans present unique circumstances for lenders. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2010
Justin Bert |
Bank Shot Do you have the right moves to score with lenders' troubled assets? |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2007
Joe Mardesich |
Deliver the Details Maintaining accurate records can help commercial property owners obtain the best financing. Many failed transactions result from property owners who lack knowledge about the types of records underwriters need to provide requested financing amounts. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2010
Sallen & Bagchi |
Lease Leverage How can creditworthy tenants maximize their bargaining advantage? |
The Motley Fool
October 18, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Did Bankruptcy Reform Work? A year after new bankruptcy laws took effect, the results are still mixed. What is clear, however, is that many honest people are suffering for the bad actions of a few abusive debtors. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2010
Cunill-Fals & JShindell |
Buying Into Distress This article discusses the typical loan purchase process and some of the advantages and disadvantages of buying nonperforming commercial real estate loans. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2015
Brooks R. Smith |
Loan Commitments Borrowers should negotiate early and often. |
National Real Estate Investor
August 1, 2006
Matt Hudgins |
Mesmerized by Mezzanine Mezzanine lending for commercial real estate is exploding. |
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
Mar/Apr 2014
Rich Rosfelder |
Financing Niche How are boutique lenders setting themselves apart? |
Entrepreneur
January 2004
Jane Easter Bahls |
Against Your Will Is your business drowning in debt? If so, you should know about a legal maneuver creditors can use to force your business into bankruptcy. |
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
May/Jun 2006
Phillip F. HImovitz |
Ground Control Owners and commercial real estate developers unearth opportunities through creative land leases. |
BusinessWeek
October 29, 2007
Christopher Farrell |
Bankruptcy Reform Bites Back For consumers, debt relief is harder to come by. And that's adding to housing woes. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2010
Huntley & Mullaney |
Both Sides Now Commercial property borrowers and lenders must face the music together with a plan. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2006
Nicholas A. Franke |
Designation Rights When retail tenants are unable to honor rent payments due to bankruptcy, selling the property's designation rights may provide an alternative option for realizing the leases' value. |
Inc.
June 2009 |
Managing Business Insolvency and Bankruptcy Even after a business fails, an owner has important choices to make. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
The Dangers of Co-Signing Know what you're getting into before you guarantee someone else's debt. Co-signing on another person's loan is beyond the regular call of duty, and you shouldn't feel bad if you decide it's not worth risking your own financial stability to do it. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2010
David C. Hannah |
Community Banks Step Into a New Role Banks can band together with other similarly situated community banks to share the credit risk through a loan participation or syndication arrangement. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2003
Suzanne M. Amaducci |
Letters of Credit Help Protect Landlords Against Tenant Bankruptcy Landlords are in danger of losing money if their tenants declare bankruptcy. Thus, commercial landlords should take measures to minimize their risk by safeguarding themselves from tenant bankruptcies. Letters of credit are one method that may protect landlords during a down economy. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2011
Thomas R. Petty |
Loan Language What can borrowers negotiate under today's stricter standards? |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2006
Steven E. Ostrow |
Changing the Code While the new bankruptcy act primarily reforms the laws affecting consumer cases, it also contains a number of amendments applicable to business insolvencies. One of the most significant changes involves the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and the treatment of commercial leases. |
U.S. Banker
October 2008
John Adams |
DoJ's Open Season on Subprime The Department of Justice is suing Countrywide over allegations of abuse in bankruptcy and foreclosure processes |
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
Mar/Apr 2012
Philip F. Himovitz |
Ground Control Owners and developers unearth opportunities through creative land leases. |
Entrepreneur
February 2008
Rosalind Resnick |
Nothing Personal How can you protect yourself and your assets from risk when securing a business loan? |
National Real Estate Investor
April 1, 2005
Moskowitz & Napoliello |
Orchestra Funds Strike the Proper Chord Orchestra (i.e. pre-mezzanine) lenders and funds are the new frontier in real estate. They seek to add growth, value and innovation in the once staid, and much misunderstood, world of "hard money" -- a term that may have seen its last days. |
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
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. |
