Securing financing for ambitious business ventures can be a complex dance, especially when commercial lenders express concerns about borrower qualifications and lending restrictions. While initial setbacks might seem discouraging, they can also serve as opportunities for creativity, strategic thinking,...

Getting a commercial loan can be difficult due to several factors that lenders consider when evaluating loan applications. These factors are aimed at assessing the risk associated with lending money to a business. Here are some reasons why obtaining...

Introduction Commercial real estate investment can be a lucrative venture, but it often requires significant capital. When investors need financing for their projects, they typically have two options: approaching their network of known banks or hiring a commercial financing advisor....

When borrowers explore loan options, they often encounter lenders' marketing materials promising loan amounts "up to" a certain loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. However, it is not uncommon for borrowers to receive loan offers that fall below the advertised maximum. Let's...

In the world of real estate investing, one popular strategy is fixing and flipping properties. This involves purchasing a property in need of renovation, improving it, and selling it for a profit. To finance such projects, real estate investors...

Investing in rental properties is a popular way to generate passive income and build wealth over time. However, securing financing for these types of investments can be challenging. Traditional bank loans are often difficult to obtain, particularly for new...

W. Karl Baker, CPA When discussing commercial financing needs with prospective clients, one of the first things we get asked all the time is “What’s the rate?”  That depends on a lot of factors, such as property address, the borrower’s...

By W. Karl Baker, CPA Industry commercial lending underwriting criteria contain some “norms” that are universally agreed upon but applied differently from lender to lender.  One of those “norms” is the rule of thumb that lenders will loan at 80%...

By W. Karl Baker, CPA There's lots of news out there saying "now’s not the time." "The economy is slowing down." "We're headed towards a recession." "The cost of borrowing is going up." This is a good...

There are going to come times when your business experiences a disruption with its cash flow. When this happens, it can prevent you from taking care of crucial expenses related to keeping your company operational. To avoid a catastrophe,...