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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 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.  |
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.  |
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  |
Entrepreneur February 2005 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Fees of Danger When assessing commercial loan costs, the interest rate is often only a drop in the bucket. Business owners can avoid costly errors by discussing any major purchases with their creditors, accountants and attorneys beforehand.  |
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.  |
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 Nov/Dec 2009 Steve Bram |
Capital Markets Conundrum Are there viable solutions to today's financing puzzle?  |
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.  |
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 2011 Thomas R. Petty |
Loan Language What can borrowers negotiate under today's stricter standards?  |
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.  |
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.  |
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.  |
U.S. Banker September 2010 Bonnie McGeer |
Finding the Right Match Online loan exchanges like BoeFly and Biz2Credit are gaining traction as banks look for new ways to find more small-business borrowers.  |
The Motley Fool January 31, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Beware of Payday Lending Don't be a victim of highway robbery: Avoid the predatory practices of those who offer paycheck advances.  |
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 Jul/Aug 2004 Brown & Weiss |
The Money Race Borrowers benefit as lenders chase commercial property deals.  |
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.  |
Entrepreneur July 2007 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
No Limits Choosing a bank with fewer lending limitations will keep you from hitting a credit roadblock when you need financing most.  |
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.  |
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 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 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.  |
U.S. Banker December 2010 Rob Garver |
SBA Aims to Attract More Banks The lower fees and higher guarantees enacted for the government s small-business lending programs have some in the industry optimistic that interest by banks might surge.  |
HBS Working Knowledge September 22, 2014 Karen Mills |
Online Banks Fill Funding Needs for Small Business In the final column on small business lending, the author is optimistic that the rise of alternative online banks can fund entrepreneurial business growth.  |
Entrepreneur July 2006 Carol Tice |
Fund Do Business borrowers and individual lenders come together on this new site.  |
This Old House Sid Davis |
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2012 Howard W. Smith |
Financing Fundamentals These 5 tips help borrowers open the door to the right lender.  |
This Old House L. Gallant & D. Snoonian |
The Mortgage Crisis: Where to Go for Help The Fed's decision to lower interest rates means more people might be looking for home loans again. These Web-based resources can help you avoid the risky ones, and find the loan that's right for you.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2015 Brooks R. Smith |
Loan Commitments Borrowers should negotiate early and often.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2012 Gantz et al. |
CMBS Concerns Are securitized loans worth the trouble?  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2008 Essa & Hoskote |
Fast Funding Asset-based financing provides quicker access to securing loans.  |
Entrepreneur January 2004 Niles Howard |
Where the Money Is The path to financing a franchise may not be easy. But if you know what lenders are looking for, you'll be well on your way.  |
Entrepreneur April 2005 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Just Your Size Don't make assumptions about a bank's lending methods based on size alone--here's how to find the bank that can help your business cash in.  |
The Motley Fool January 8, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
On Financing a Car Be smart and prepared to get the best rate on a car loan.  |
Entrepreneur June 2004 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Public Works Looking for a capital infusion? Don't ignore public funding sources in your own backyard.  |
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 Sep/Oct 2010 Regan Campbell |
Choosing a Defeasance Consultant Borrowers may need help navigating this complicated exit strategy.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2014 Douglas M. Thompson |
Money Talk Borrowers may need a translator to understand today's lending language.  |
Entrepreneur July 2008 David Worrell |
It's Go Time When times are tough, look to non-bank lenders for venture debt.  |
Entrepreneur August 2006 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Exit Visa With export financing options limited, some states are helping U.S. businesses go global. Could your company do with a ticket abroad?  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2010 Pam Krug |
Post-Bailout Financing Challenges The loan market remains frozen today. Hundreds of billions of dollars of commercial mortgages are coming due in 2010 and 2011. The government must address the issue of commercial mortgage market liquidity or the impact of commercial loan defaults on the economy will be devastating.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2009 |
Financing Links to articles about various aspects of financing for real estate.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2008 Gary M. Tenzer |
Back to Fundamentals Rising interest rates and a lack of inexpensive debt in the finance market have ushered in a more sober tone among multi-family investors and lenders. Basic strategies help investors obtain financing for multifamily transactions.  |
Entrepreneur March 2010 Asheesh Advani |
Finally, Someone Wants to Give You Money If you dismissed micro loans in the past, it's time to look again.  |
The Motley Fool September 25, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Cut Your Borrowing Costs When you're looking to borrow money, always look into how much you can save by financing a little bit less. The savings from making even a small down payment will often pay dividends for years to come.  |
Inc. August 2006 |
The Prosper Diaries Landing a loan on Prosper isn't always easy. Here's how one business owner navigated the process.  |
AskMen.com March 4, 2001 Luis Rodrigues |
The Truth About Bank Loans When the time comes to borrow money from the bank to buy a house, a car or start a business, people still get extremely stressed about meeting with the banking loans officer...  |
InternetNews September 28, 2010 |
AT&T Caters to SMBs With Wireless Loans Small and midsized businesses in need of fresh capital to expand their wireless operations may have found a suitable option this week when AT&T Capital Services announced a new loan program for up-and-coming SMBs.  |