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General Underwriting Guidelines for Income Producing Properties

The following information is the general criteria that we use on various property types including multifamily conventional and private money loans.  We can lend on basically any property if it is whether it is cash flowing or not.  We can use other income from the borrower to support cash flow or just the property itself.  Each situation is unique and the best way to determine feasibility is to contact us to discuss.  1-317-663-3153 - All commercial properties considered Nationwide. 

General Terms:

Eligible Properties
Any commercial income producing real estate will be considered nationwide. 
Eligible Transactions
Acquisitions, refinance, expansion, rehabilitation, bad credit, partner buy-out, and cash out transactions are acceptable. 
Transaction Size
$150,000 to $50 million. 
Loan Rate
All rates are quoted on a case-by-case basis - please call - 317-663-3153
LTV (Loan-To-Value)
Up to 90% of valuation, depending on borrower's credit score and property type.
Second Mortgages
May be permissible with up to 90% combined loan-to-value.
Terms
1 month to 30 year loans with Interest only to 30 year amortizations, unless a bridge or mezzanine loan is required.
Prepayment Penalty
There may or may not be a prepayment penalty.  This will depend on the type of loan you are requesting.
Ownership
Most legal entities accepted.
Recourse
Full to limited recourse to individual borrower or guarantor required.  Exceptions allowed at lender's discretion with lower LTV loans.
Security
First mortgage lien on the subject property(s), assignment of leases and rents, pledge of partnership interests, UCC on other collateral.
Good Faith Deposit
There may be a deposit due upon acceptance of the Letter of Interest or Conditional Loan Approval, in order to proceed with the loan. This deposit will cover third party reports and processing. Any unexpended balance can be credited at closing.
Origination Fee
Usually 0% to 3% of the loan amount - Depends on the quality of the borrower and project.
Third Party Reports
Appraisal, survey, and environmental insurance or reports will usually be required.  Some existing reports may be acceptable with pre-approval.
Closing Time
Most loans can be closed in between 30 - 45 days. Bridge loans can be closed in 2 weeks or less. 

General Underwriting Guidelines for Income Producing Properties

We have 2 divisions of our company.  The private side in which we have money "in-house" to lend on make since deals for those of you who fall outside of bank guidelines for one reason or another.  Little income documentation is required on our hard money loans and that enables us to close quickly.  The interest rate, LTV, Term, and cost of the loan will depend on a few factors including:   Strength of the borrower, location and type of collateral, and EXIT strategy.  (how you will pay it back). There is a $150,000 minimum loan amount  -  There is no maximum loan amount.

Our Capital Markets, "A" paper, or Conduit side of our company for those of you who are looking for a competitive bank rate for those income producing properties such as: Apartments, Self storage, Mobile home parks, Office complex, Retail strip centers, Professional tenant, Car wash, and even Gas stations. Click here for general guidelines. - Loans $150,000 and up - Construction - Acquisition - Refinance

 Please feel free to browse our site for additional information regarding our commercial loans.

Purchase Commercial Properties: General rule is 65%. Exceptions to 80% may be made based if 20 - 30% cash down payments made by the borrower(s).  Current income characteristics and strength of borrower may influence LTV.  Personal guarantees typically required.  Seller is allowed to carry a second but, not included in the 10-20% from borrower.

Refinance - Cash out - Commercial Income Producing Properties: General rule is 65%. Exceptions to 80% may be made depending on location, experience, exit, and current income characteristics  Personal guarantees usually required.  Seller is allowed to carry a second.  Typical property types include:  Multifamily - Office - Retail - Warehouse - Self Storage - Assisted Care - Car Wash - Automotive - Gas Stations - Franchise - Mobile Home Park

Commercial Income producing properties guidelines - Land -

Income Producing Commercial: Up to 90%CLTV for purchase on commercial properties 100,000 - 3,000,000

Acquisition and Development: 65% LTV on as-is value. Exceptions to 70% may be made with compensating factors and up to 80% after completed value.

Purchase Raw Land: General rule is 65% on raw land. Exceptions to 80% may be made based if 25 - 30% cash down payments made by the borrower(s). Zoning and exit may influence LTV.   We will allow a seller held 2nd mortgage behind our first.

Improved Land Purchase: We will lend up to 90% CLTV on improved land. Zoning, use, stage of improvements, number of improvements made, may influence LTV.  50-40-10 - Ask for seller participation program when speaking to a representative.

Lots: Typically 50% LTV on recorded lots, with exceptions to 70% if on the ocean or fantastic views on a case-by-case basis.

Rural Property:  Will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

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