Nov 24, 2009
Commercial Real Estate Financing Lenders and Considerations
If you are looking for a commercial property loan, and it is your first time getting commercial real estate financing, you are in for some big surprises. This is a whole different deal from borrowing to buy a home.
One of the biggest differences is that you have to do more to convince the lender that this is a good deal for them. Commercial real estate financiers are going to be looking hard at what you can offer them as a borrower. They may ask lots of specific questions about the nature of your business, your plans for the money, and other things that may not seem to be related to the matter at hand. Since dealing with lenders is more complicated with commercial real estate, let’s have a look at who might be lending you the money.
Lenders for commercial real estate financing include banks, savings and loans institutions, insurance companies, mortgage brokerage firms and private lenders.
Which kind of lender is best? Of course there is no single fit for every situation, and any of the above could offer you a great deal with good interest rates.
What you should really be worried about is the loan officer, more than the actual lending institution. It is the loan officer’s work that will ultimately make the lending process either go smoothly or not.
When choosing a loan officer, look for someone with good experience. The best place to find an experienced professional is through your realtor. They will usually have one they have used in the past, whose work they have always been happy with.
There are also certain lenders who specialize in specific business types. For example, some specialize in financing warehouses; some specialize in office real estate. This can be a great advantage.
With commercial real estate financing, lenders want to know everything they can about the place you are buying or refinancing. So that you won’t be surprised at some of the questions, some typical ones follow.
The income the property has been making. They will want to see income statements and expense statements. This might be the #1 consideration, more even than your income.
They’ll want to know about the owners of the property. You’ll have to provide financial statements for all the people who own the business.
You may have to provide information about the managers or whoever will be running the place. Because they are concerned with a return on their investment, they want to know that the business will be run by competent, experienced managers.
They will definitely check the borrower’s credit history. This will be a less important factor than the financial history of the property, but it can still be a deciding factor in whether or not you get the loan.
The lender will want to know how much the property is worth, according to an official appraisal.
You should tell them about any plans you have for building or changing the property in any way. For example, if you plan to do any construction, they will want to know that.
When dealing with lenders, always remember that risk is the #1 consideration for them. While you’re building or improving your business, and you’re thinking about all the great things coming your way, all they are thinking about is the possibility of failure. To them, it’s just a matter of whether they will get the money back or not.
You can find commercial real estate financing, just look for a good loan officer, and be prepared to provide whatever information they request from you.
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I’m from Chicago, IL but is currently in Memphis, TN attending school. My major is Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate/Finance. This is something I would like to seriously pursue, however the market at the moment from my understanding is not great right now. What are the things I should consider before making this move that is, where to start?? I also would like to eventually branch off and start my own establishment either in the Chicago or Memphis area. Any experienced brokers/agents with great advice would be extremely helpful.
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Lots of lenders offer 100% financing, usually in the form of an 80% first mortgage and a 20% second mortgage. All you need is excellent credit and an income sufficient to support the payments and your other debt.
If you don't have income you will have no way to repay the loan, even with a large portfolio.
Have you talked to a banker? Banks lend for Commerical property as well. Any large bank should do.
Try looking for a company that provides sample business plans and guidelines. Be sure to check some references before you play any money.
first off, never buy a home that you cannot afford… your payments will go up every year due to taxes , for instance me and my husband bought a house at $101,000. our payments when we first moved in, with escrow included and a 6% intrest rate… were $701… now, only after living here 3 years, our payments are $968, and we recieved a letter saying that starting this coming july.. we are getting another increase…. and we do not have any fluctuating rates or antyhing… just all do to taxes… so… just be careful. always go for a home that you know you can well afford, because as the years go on, it wil increase by hundreds… but good luck anyways… try going to a bank for financing and see where they stand with you, because they are the hardest to try and get loans from.. but good luck.