Given the volatility of the debt markets, lenders evade predictability, and not all borrowers are treated equally. In fact most borrowers are experiencing lenders refusing to issue initial loan quotes, or withdrawing their loan commitments late in the transaction cycle, which can be devastating to the acquisition process. Times of uncertainty can be a great time to be an investor. Minimizing the hurdles that can arise by selecting the right lender can be the difference between capitalizing on an opportunity and losing money on one. An institution that will be creative with their structured debt, and not try to force your deal into a box that doesn’t make sense for you is a valuable tool in itself. Have all of the required information when approaching a lender; the last three years of the operating entities financial statements, latest interim financial statements and prior years comparable statements, as well as an understanding of the lease and property information, are all important
Real Estate has long been among the most popular of all investment options, and for good reason. The potential benefits of commercial real estate investment include tax advantages, stable income, portfolio diversification, as well as capital preservation and growth.