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# News & Deals
## Chad Mestler
Chad Mestler is CEO of Helvetica Group and has sponsored over 1,000 real estate investments and responsible for almost $1 billion of private investments. Chad has navigated private investors through 2 recessions and has managed over 2 dozen real estate partnerships and several opportunity funds.
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## [The Benefits of AI Assisted Private Money Lending](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/the-benefits-of-ai-assisted-private-money-lending)
Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Jan 14, 2023 2:13:25 PM
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In addition to the benefits outlined in the [commercial real estate appraisal process](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/the-future-of-ai-and-appraisals-in-commercial-real-estate-lending), incorporating AI into the private money lending process can bring specific advantages as well.
One of the key benefits of AI in private money lending is the ability to make faster and more accurate credit decisions. AI-powered systems can quickly process and analyze large amounts of data, such as credit scores and income statements, which can help lenders make more informed decisions about loan approvals. This can lead to a more efficient lending process and faster funding for borrowers.
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## [The Future of AI and Appraisals in Commercial Real Estate Lending](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/the-future-of-ai-and-appraisals-in-commercial-real-estate-lending)
Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Jan 14, 2023 1:45:35 PM
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The commercial real estate industry is constantly evolving, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most significant changes we've seen in recent years. The use of AI in the appraisal process can bring many benefits, including increased efficiency, improved accuracy, and reduced costs.
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## [HELVETICA ADVISORY | $2.291 MILLION ACQUISITION NNN INVESTMENT FOR INVESTOR 1031X](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/longhorn-nnn-amarillotx)
Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Aug 13, 2019 5:10:02 PM
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AMARILLO, TX - Helvetica Group identified a $2,291,000 **single tenant NNN** investment property in Amarillo, Texas for a private investor. The tenant was Longhorn Steakhouse which was on a long term, NNN, corporate guaranteed **ground lease** providing the investor with a stable, **low risk** return on their investment. The investor recently sold a multifamily property that required substantial hands-on management: he needed to quickly satisfy a **1031 exchange** to defer a substantial tax liability. Helvetica was able to search nationwide to locate a suitable replacement property and organize the due diligence and closing within a short period of time. The investor doubled his income and reduced his management time by almost 100%.
Later, Helvetica arranged to refinance the property with a $900,000 cash out **bank loan** allowing the investor to purchase an additional property and **diversify** his holdings.
**Deal Highlights:**
- NNN Property
- Stabilized Investment
- Low Risk
- Ground Lease
- 1031 Exchange
- Permanent Financing
- Bank Finance
- Diversification
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## [HELVETICA FUNDED LOAN | $1MM CASH OUT LOAN, MIXED COLLATERAL, PACIFIC GROVE, CA](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/holman-pacificgrove)
Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Aug 13, 2019 4:58:10 PM
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PACIFIC GROVE, CA - The Helvetica Group, originated a cash out loan secured by mixed collateral including real estate and chattel to enable the borrower to pay for tenant improvements required for a new lease. The collateral included a lien on the ownership interests in a newly renovated building in Pacific Grove that was adapted from an old iconic department store known as the Holman Building, to new luxury ocean view condos. The loan was also secured by ownership interests in an industrial building located in Oakland, CA across from the Colosseum. In addition, the loan was secured by a junior trust deed on an office building in San Diego, CA.
The complex nature of the mixed collateral, the need for a quick close, the lack of income documentation and vacancy, prevented this borrower from obtaining a bank loan.
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## [HELVETICA FUNDED LOAN | $3.38MM PURCHASE LOAN, OFFICE CANNABIS DISPENSARY IN SAN DIEGO, CA](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/medmen-convoy)
Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Mar 24, 2019 7:50:25 PM
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SAN DIEGO, CA - Helvetica funded a $3,380,000 purchase loan secured by an office building in San Diego, CA. The property was occupied by a licensed cannabis dispensary. The borrower was a multi-state cannabis operator soon to be listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange. A complicated corporate structure, large net losses, and cannabis dispensary use prevented this borrower from obtaining bank financing.
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## [HELVETICA FUNDED LOAN | $1.1M QUICK REFINANCE OF MATURING LOAN IN NORTH BEND, WA](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/northbendwa)
Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Mar 6, 2019 2:00:18 PM
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NORTH BEND, WA - Helvetica funded a $1,100,000 bridge loan secured by a strip retail center in North Bend, WA. The borrower needed a **quick close** to payoff a** matured loan** and get cash out to pay for improvements on another property owned. The property was 100% occupied. Excessive bank paperwork, prepayment limitations and time constraints prevented the borrower from obtaining a conventional loan.
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## [HELVETICA FUNDED LOAN | $2.4MM REFINANCE OF VACANT, LUXURY HOME IN NORWALK CT](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/norwalkct)
Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Aug 16, 2018 4:57:59 PM
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NORWALK, CT - Helvetica funded a $2,400,000 bridge loan secured by a luxury single family home, in a private coastal community in Norwalk, CT. The borrower needed a **quick close** to payoff a **defaulted loan** and get cash out to pay for recent renovation expenses. The property was vacant and listed for sale. Inconsistent income, a loan default, poor credit and vacancy prevented this borrower from getting bank financing.
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## [HELVETICA FUNDED LOAN | $1.2MM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ASSET IN FT LAUDERDALE, FL](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/ftlauderdalebridgeloan-rmk)
Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Aug 13, 2018 6:33:39 PM
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FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Helvetica was approached by a broker in search of a 50% LTV bridge loan for their client, who needed a **quick close **on a cash out refinance. The borrower owned a **light industrial property** in Fort Lauderdale, FL that was **owner occupied** and owned free and clear . The borrower was the victim of recent **identity theft** creating chaos in his personal and business finances and resulting in a very low **poor credit** score. Banks were unwilling to lend.
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## [HELVETICA FUNDED BRIDGE LOAN | $3.2MM BIG BOX RETAIL BUILDING HANFORD, CA](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/handfordbixboxretail)
Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Jul 5, 2018 2:12:45 PM
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HANFORD , CA - Helvetica funded a $3,200,000 **bridge loan** on a three unit, **vacant,** big box, retail building in Hanford, California. The latest transaction to grace the Helvetica closing table was a **cash out refinance**, brought to us courtesy of a local **commercial ** **mortgage broker.** The broker partner contacted Helvetica, on behalf of his client, who was seeking to refinance their existing debt that had recently matured as well as **obtain cash out** to perform tenant improvements and pay for leasing commissions.
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## [HELVETICA FUNDED BRIDGE LOAN | $850K RETAIL STRIP CENTER SEATTLE, WA](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/seattleretailbridgeloan)
Posted by [Chad Mestler](https://blog.helveticagroup.com/author/chad-mestler) on Mar 29, 2018 3:32:37 PM
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SEATTLE, WA - Helvetica funded an $850,000 broker originated **bridge loan** to **refinance** a retail strip center in outside of Seattle. The borrower was in need of a **cash out refinance** to pay off **maturing debt **and make property improvements. The borrower had **limited documentation** but decades of real estate ownership experience. Since the property had **substantial equity**, Helvetica was able to provide enough cash out for the borrower to make **property improvements** and reposition the asset for sale. Through great coordination with the **loan broker,** Helvetica **quickly closed** another **low leverage** bridge loan on a **value add property. **.
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