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Equipment Financing Guide

Equipment Financing: How It Works & What You Need To Apply

If your company needs improved equipment, or if you are starting out and you need to invest in equipment, this can be a significant financial hurdle to overcome. The good news is that it is possible to finance your equipment without using any other start-up funds or business funds you have.  What is Equipment Financing? Let’s start at the beginning: what is equipment financing? Equipment finance is a type of… Read More »Equipment Financing: How It Works & What You Need To Apply

Refinance Commercial Property

Should You Refinance Your Commercial Property?

Learn about the pros and cons of a commercial refinance. Is it time to refinance your commercial property? Do the pros outweigh the cons? As is true of any commercial property transaction, it all depends on the specifics of your property and what your goals are. We have compiled some of the basic information you need to determine if now is the time to refinance your commercial property.  There Are… Read More »Should You Refinance Your Commercial Property?

How To Value Commercial Property

How To Value Commercial Property

The Most Important Steps To Take When Valuing Any Kind Of Commercial Investment Whether you are buying or selling commercial property, it is essential to know how to value it. This involves understanding valuation terms, different approaches to commercial property valuation, the differences between commercial and residential valuation, and much more.  There Are Many Potential Approaches to Valuing Commercial Property There is no single way to accurately valuate commercial property… Read More »How To Value Commercial Property

Loan To Value Ratio Guide

What Is A Good Loan To Value Ratio?

You’ve read a million times that you want to have a good loan to value ratio, but that raises one big question: just what is a good loan to value ratio? And why does it matter so much? We will teach you what this term means, why it is important, how to calculate a loan-to-value ratio, and much more. Understanding Loan to Value Often referred to as LTV, the loan… Read More »What Is A Good Loan To Value Ratio?

How To Buy Commercial Property

Investor’s Guide: How To Buy Commercial Property

Do You Want to Learn How to Buy Commercial Real Estate? Start Here for the Basics. Buying commercial property can be a fantastic investment – but it can also be a nightmare if not done properly. While there are no guarantees in the world of real estate, there are some steps you can take to greatly increase your chance of success. We’ve outlined the basics so you can buy with… Read More »Investor’s Guide: How To Buy Commercial Property

DSCR: The Role It Plays In The Commercial Loan Process

Updated April 2021 The Debt Service Coverage Ratio, also known as “DSCR,” and sometimes “DCR,” plays a crucial role in the commercial lending space, specifically when lenders are determining the maximum loan amount. In this article, we’ll talk about the role of debt service coverage ratio in commercial financing and why it’s important. What is DSCR? DSCR is the cash flow available to pay current debt obligations. It is used to… Read More »DSCR: The Role It Plays In The Commercial Loan Process

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Investment Property Financing

It seems like the landscape of investment property is moving daily. As investors or developers during this time, you may feel panicked or petrified to make a move. Maybe it’s refinancing a multifamily property or something as simple as hiring an appraiser. We’re all just very unsure of what to do or how to go about things. Like any recession or tough time in society, Lenders will resurface and start… Read More »The Impact Of COVID-19 On Investment Property Financing

Commercial Real Estate

5 Success Tips For Any Commercial Real Estate Investor Or Developer

Commercial Real Estate has so many moving parts in comparison to residential real estate. But, it’s that mentality of having to deal with so many moving parts that can cause the biggest mistakes to happen. Here are five success tips for any Commercial Investor or Developer. Create A Due Diligence List As a professional developer or investor, learn to create a due diligence list and stick to it. After all,… Read More »5 Success Tips For Any Commercial Real Estate Investor Or Developer

How I Survived Three Commercial Real Estate Recessions & How You Can Too

In the early ’90s, I found my way into the real estate world. It just so happens that the same year, a recession found me. When jumping into buying and purchasing properties, I had to learn how to navigate my way through not only a newfound profession, but a situation where money was tight and opportunities were endless. When you put yourself into that type of predicament, you learn how… Read More »How I Survived Three Commercial Real Estate Recessions & How You Can Too