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Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2012 Howard W. Smith |
Financing Fundamentals These 5 tips help borrowers open the door to the right lender.  |
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.  |
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 Jul/Aug 2004 Brown & Weiss |
The Money Race Borrowers benefit as lenders chase commercial property deals.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2009 |
Finding Financing in Today's Market As the national overview indicates, multifamily is still an active property sector; however, financing for transactions remains difficult.  |
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 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, 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 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 James R. Kirkpatrick |
Multifamily Federal Financing Guide In this economy, commercial real estate markets are faced with de-leveraging and all that goes with it.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2014 Rich Rosfelder |
Financing Niche How are boutique lenders setting themselves apart?  |
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 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 Nov/Dec 2009 Steve Bram |
Capital Markets Conundrum Are there viable solutions to today's financing puzzle?  |
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 2011 Brad Cox |
The Loan Request Package How to request -- and get -- the best loan from today's limited lending sources  |
National Real Estate Investor February 4, 2004 From staff reports |
Commercial and Multifamily Originations Set Record in '03 Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations set a record during 2003, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The $116 billion in loan originations reported for 2003 were up by more than one-third from the $86.4 billion reported in 2002.  |
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.  |
Real Estate Portfolio July 2000 Lynn Novelli |
Still Affordable? The affordable housing market could become too expensive for REITs and REOCs  |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2005 Jennifer LeClaire |
Frank Satterfield: Habor Capital Helps Bridge the Funding Gap An interview with the principal and founder of commercial mortgage lender Harbor Capital Group about how bridge loans work, the state of underwriting standards today, and how he avoids bad deals.  |
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.  |
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 Jan/Feb 2003 Thomas Jaekel |
Low Rates Help Insulate Commercial Markets From Unstable Economy Slower growth is an indication of the market's discipline and bodes well for the commercial real estate industry in light of an unpredictable economy.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2004 Thomas Jaekel |
Wait and See Commercial real estate capital market activity hinges on interest rates and job growth.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2008 James Kirkpatrick |
Financial Survival Learn how to stay afloat in the commercial real estate market as terror strikes the credit market.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2009 Herb Tousley |
A Changing Market Requires Changing Strategies As we continue through 2009, it is likely there will be excellent acquisition opportunities created by the turmoil in today's shifting market. Having a better understanding of the requirements of debt and equity providers will help buyers make better offers and close deals faster.  |
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 2010 Tom Follain |
The Big Fix Is deferred maintenance the next obstacle to market recovery?  |
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 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.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2010 William E. Jones |
Climbing the Capital Hill Owners and investors face steep obstacles on the path to financing.  |
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 Jan/Feb 2015 Eitan Weinstock |
Defeasing CMBS Loans Low interest rates fuel loan prepayments.  |
National Real Estate Investor June 1, 2005 Matt Hudgins |
Why the Checkout Line to Defease is Lengthening Skyrocketing property values are the biggest engine driving defeasance in 2005. The capital pouring into commercial real estate has outstripped supply, with the resulting competition to acquire properties exerting upward pressure on sale prices and property values in general.  |
National Real Estate Investor June 1, 2005 Parke Chapman |
Reforming Fannie and Freddie Given the accounting scandals at both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, it's no great shock that the two companies are bracing for increased regulatory oversight. The question for players in the multi-family real estate industry is whether the reforms will cramp their style.  |
The Motley Fool September 24, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
A Jumbo Opportunity Interest rates on jumbo mortgages rose nearly half a percentage point in August, even as regular mortgage rates were mostly coming down. Is it time to raise the jumbo loan amount minimum?  |
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.  |
The Motley Fool October 16, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
How Not to Profit From the Mortgage Crisis It's tempting to try to profit from the irrational state of the mortgage lending market. Beware, investors, in many cases, trust deeds are extremely risky.  |
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.  |
The Motley Fool April 27, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
This Will Bring On the Real Recovery Now, some positive signs in mortgage financing are bolstering the argument that for real estate, the worst is truly over.  |
The Motley Fool April 27, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Appraisal Nightmares on Main Street If a low appraisal jeopardizes your real estate deal, don't panic. See if your lender will obtain a second appraisal.  |
The Motley Fool February 20, 2008 Tom Hutchinson |
Housing Market Stimulants Bush administration remedies for the ailing housing market may provide much-needed inducements for the market to heal itself.  |
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.  |
The Motley Fool July 14, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
Curtains for the American Dream? How trouble with Fannie and Freddie could affect your ability to get a mortgage.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2008 Essa & Hoskote |
Fast Funding Asset-based financing provides quicker access to securing loans.  |
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.  |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins |
Mesmerized by Mezzanine Mezzanine lending for commercial real estate is exploding.  |
The Motley Fool February 15, 2011 Selena Maranjian |
Good Credit Won't Save You Now The "adverse market" surcharge could cost mortgage borrowers thousands annually.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2011 Rich Rosfelder |
Multifamily Media Frenzy Apartment investments still rule the front page.  |
BusinessWeek November 14, 2005 |
Federal vs. Private Loans At a glance, here's how federal and private student loans differ.  |