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10 Things Every Buyer Needs - To Close A Commercial Real Estate Loan By R. Kymn Harp

For nearly 30 years, I have represented borrowers and lenders in commercial real estate transactions. During this time it has become apparent that many Buyers do not have a clear understanding of what is required to document a commercial real estate loan. Unless the basics are understood, the likelihood of success in closing a commercial real estate transaction is greatly reduced.

Due Diligence Checklists - For Commercial Real Estate Transactions By R. Kymn Harp

Planning to purchase or finance Commercial or Industrial Real Estate? Shopping Center? Office Building? Restaurant/Banquet property? Parking Lot? Storefront? Gas Station? Manufacturing facility? Warehouse? Logistics Terminal? Medical Building? Nursing Home? Hotel/Motel? Pharmacy? Bank facility? Sports and Entertainment Arena? Other?

A KEY to investing in commercial real estate is performing an adequate Due Diligence Investigation to assure you know all material facts to make a wise investment decision and to calculate your expected investment yield.

The following checklists are designed to help you conduct a focused and meaningful Due Diligence Investigation.

Commercial Second Mortgage By Jeff Rauth

Commercial second mortgages have historically been a very rare financing tool reserved for extremely strong borrowers, divided into two general segments.

1. Owner occupant property owners with outstanding business finances.
2. Large sophisticated commercial real estate developments with minimum loan amounts beginning at $5 million. Typical project size would be $15 million plus.

Commercial Real Estate - Lease vs. Own. Banker Discusses Age Old Question In Todays Market by Jeff Rauth

In my daily dealings with small business owners I see entrepreneurs struggle with the question of whether to lease or own consistently. The idea of owning can be very appealing, especially now as interest rates are still low (historically), new loan programs are popping up like 90% non SBA financing and 30 year fixed programs. And, building bargains seem abundant.

This question is certainly not new. Businesses have struggled with this for years - in good times and bad.

Commercial Real Estate Loans Made Simple by Christopher Hurn

SBA 504 loans are tailor-made for business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities. Forget everything you’ve ever heard about the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Wipe the slate clean. The negative connotations may have been warranted in the past, but the SBA is different these days.

Commercial Banker Discusses Typical Loan Scenarios For Private Money Deals by Jeff Rauth

Commercial real estate, private money loans also know as hard money and or bridge loans are becoming more prevalent as borrowers enjoy less red tape, quicker closings and more “common sense” underwriting than conventional financing provides.