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February 24, 2018
By Terry Painter, Mortgage Banker
Member of the Forbes Real Estate Council
Effective Gross Income is much simpler than it sounds, but also a lot more important than it may sound. It is the actual—and I mean actual—amount of money an investment real estate property has grossed in the past 12 months. Keep in mind that realtors when selling an investment or commercial property may... more
February 19, 2018
By Terry Painter, Mortgage Banker
Member of the Forbes Real Estate Council
Author: The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice – a WILEY book – OUT NOW!
So you're applying for a commercial real estate loan and you are told "this is a recourse loan." What is recourse? Is this good or bad? Does this matter? Do you have a choice? Yes, it does matter. Often... more
February 15, 2018
By Terry Painter, Mortgage Banker
Member of the Forbes Real Estate Council
Commercial real estate loans differ in so many ways from residential loans. It is a different world, or you could say "a different planet.” Here are some differences:
1. On a historical basis, commercial loans have been done with concern to the property first and foremost. And... more
February 9, 2018
By Terry Painter, Mortgage Banker
Member of the Forbes Real Estate Council
To finance an apartment building you need to complete 7 tasks: analyze the income of the property, analyze market rents, estimate the appraised value, analyze the condition of the property, analyze your financial strength, research lenders, and apply for the... more
December 29, 2017
So you're applying for a commercial real estate loan and you are told "this is a Recourse Loan." What is recourse? Is this good or bad? Does this matter? Do you have a choice? Yes, it does matter. Often borrowers do not realize when they apply for an investment property or business loan, that if they default on the loan they can lose more than the real estate or equipment that is collateralizing the financing.... more
December 15, 2017
By Terry Painter, Mortgage Banker
Member of the Forbes Real Estate Council
At Apartment Loan Store, some of our funds for permanent and bridge loans for financing apartment buildings come from REITS. These loans have great rates and reasonable terms with one to 10 year fixed rates and usually a 25 – 30 year amortization.
REIT stands for Real Estate Investment Trust.... more
December 12, 2017
By Terry Painter, Mortgage Banker
Member of the Forbes Real Estate Council
What is debt service ratio (DSR)? Well, let us start out by saying that although Debt Service Ratio is used more than half of the time by bankers, mortgage brokers and realtors, the correct term is Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR). When you apply for a commercial mortgage, the DSCR is the most important calculation... more
December 6, 2017
By Terry Painter, Mortgage Banker
Member of the Forbes Real Estate Council
What is Yield Maintenance? Why is it so difficult to get a straight answer on this?
So imagine you are taking out a commercial loan and you’re told that the prepayment penalty is yield maintenance. No one—and I mean not even the lender—can likely give you an explanation that gives you that feeling of... more
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