News & Deals

Invesitng in alterantive real estate assets, should be a staple in every investors portfolio.  When considering an investment in a real estate partnership or when choosing an investment sponsor, here are 5 key things to consider:

1. What is the sponsor's vested interest; investment in deal?
2. How long is sponsor's track record?
3. How has sponsor performed during a recession or financial crisis?
4. What is sponsor's contingency plan in the event of a downturn?   
5. How is sponsor compensated; performance based?

ARE BANKS BECOMING THE LENDER OF LAST RESORT?

Even with a great story and tons of equity, banks are declining loan applications because of strict guidelines.  

A few reasons a bank will reject a loan:

• Borrower doesn't meet credit guidelines
• Property does not cash flow or meet debt to income requirements
• Property has high vacancy or is being stabilized
• Borrower cannot document income
• Borrower has Insufficient cash reserves
• Borrower has a recent BK or foreclosure
• Borrower has insufficient seasoning for cash out
• Borrower doesn't want a prepayment penalty

Banks are quickly becoming the last choice for borrowers with commercial property.  The difficulty of getting a bank loan is driving many borrowers to alternative loan sources i.e., private money lenders.  And private money lenders are courting these property owners in an effort to gain attractive yields for their investors.