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Private Money Is Sexy Again: The Rise in Importance Amid Credit Tightening, Bank Liquidity Crisis, and Securitization Market Shutdown

In the wake of recent economic challenges, the landscape of finance has witnessed a dramatic shift. With the tightening of credit, a bank liquidity crisis, and the shutdown of securitization markets, private money has reemerged as a compelling and enticing alternative. In this article, we delve into the factors contributing to the renewed allure of private money and the implications it holds for the financial ecosystem.

Topics: Fix and Flip, Loans, Brokers, NNN, 1031X, Alternative Financing, Bridge lending, Bad Credit, Credit Challenge

When applying for a commercial real estate loan, there are several reasons why the loan may be rejected. Here are the top 10 reasons why a commercial real estate loan may be denied:

1. Insufficient credit history or low credit score: Lenders will typically check the credit history of the borrower and co-borrowers, and a low credit score can be a red flag.

2. Lack of experience or insufficient assets: Lenders will also look at the borrower's experience in the real estate industry and their assets. If the borrower does not have enough experience or assets, the loan may be denied.

Topics: Loans, Brokers, 1031X, Alternative Financing, Bridge lending, Bridge Loan, fast closing, CRE, Insights

When applying for a commercial real estate loan, it's important to make sure that you have all the necessary information to present to the lender. A well-prepared loan submission can increase your chances of being approved, and can make the process go more smoothly. Here are the top 10 things you should include in a commercial real estate loan submission to a lender:

Topics: Loans, Brokers, 1031X, Bridge lending, Bridge Loan, CRE, Insights

Big banks like to drag their feet. Especially with most banks still working remotely, it can be a struggle to get a loan on time. This has been a huge struggle when trying to meet your 1031 deadline. This is where a reliable bridge lender comes into play. 

Topics: Brokers, NNN, 1031X, Alternative Financing, Bridge lending, Bridge Loan, Quick Close, CRE

 

 

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, TX -  Helvetica Group worked with broker Marcus & Millichap to provide purchase financing for the acquisition of a 3 store, Dollar General NNN portfolio. This bridge loan helped their client meet a 1031 exchange, hard closing date and avoid a large tax liability.  The loan was for 12 months and did not have a prepayment penalty. 

 

Despite some temporary credit challenges, Helvetica was able to fund this loan in the middle of the COVID pandemic while banks and institutions were temporarily closed to new funding. 

 

 

Topics: Deals, Loans, Brokers, 1031X

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

Topics: Deals, Investing, NNN, 1031X

AMARILLO, TX - Ben Wilson of Helvetica identified an exchange property for a private investor's 1031 exchange upleg.  The investor needed to quickly identify a substitute property to qualify for a 1031 exchange and defer a substantial amount of tax liability.The investor's financial advisor and CPA referred him to Helvetica as a trusted source to provide advise on acquiring and financing commercial real estate. Helvetica was able to scour the country side within a few days and find a suitable, low risk, worry free, cash flowing investment located in Amarillo, TX. The single tenant retail building was leased to a credit tenant and was generating a 5.6% return (cap rate).

Topics: Deals, Investing, 1031X

Using an alternative bridge lender for financing 1031 exchanges often provides the best solution.  This type of financing gives the most certainty for closing on time and is well worth the extra interest and fees that may be charged, when compared with the high taxes that could be incurred otherwise. 

 

Topics: Brokers, 1031X, Insights

 

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - Helvetica funded a $5 million bridge loan to facilitate a reverse 1031 exchange. The borrower was in escrow to sell a house in Beverly Hills, CA, but needed to quickly close on the purchase of another single family investment property which qualified for their 1031 exchange.

 

Topics: Deals, Loans, 1031X

SANTA ROSA, CA (June 30, 2016) - Helvetica financed a repeat borrower requesting a bridge loan to facilitate a reverse 1031 exchange.  Loan required a quick closing with liimited documentation and no debt service coverage. The borrower was in escrow to sell a multifamily property in Santa Rosa, CA, but needed to quickly close on the purchase of another property which qualified for their 1031 reverse exchange property. Helvetica's $2.7M bridge loan provided the borrower with enough equity to close on their upleg exchange property. The borrower intended to payoff the loan shortly after close with the sale of the property in escrow. Helvetica was able to provide a loan without a prepayment penalty and with a small minimum interest and yield maintenance. 

Topics: Deals, Loans, 1031X