Commercial Loans

Commercial Financing Solutions: for Real Estate Agents
December 11th, 2007 8:41 AM

Our Objective

-- Identify the difficulties that small business owners have in obtaining commercial financing

-- Discuss how the right lending program can turn those obstacles into opportunities for you and your borrowers

-- Detail how we can serve the specific needs of small business owners

-- Reveal how providing financing solutions for your borrowers can be a lucrative revenue stream for you

Did you know…

-- Many small business owners and commercial property owners cannot obtain financing at a bank.

-- Banks typically don’t have an appetite for small commercial due to the risk involved with the loan.

-- Most small business owners can’t meet the standards of a bank’s strict underwriting guidelines.

Did you know…

-- Even the most aggressive community banks don’t have a commercial lending program that serve the majority of small business owners.

-- The rates and terms of “hard/private” money loans are unaffordable for borrowers looking for long term financing.

-- You can help these borrowers to find alternative solutions.

Commercial Realtors…

-- Know when someone wants to purchase commercial property

-- Lose substantial commission when buyers cannot obtain financing

-- Don’t always have internal resources to provide solutions for these borrowers

-- Can profit by referring these borrowers to an experienced mortgage professional

Benefits For You

-- The ability to provide access to commercial financing adds value to your business

-- Potential borrowers are easily identifiable within your client base

-- The opportunity to look beyond traditional resources for financing solutions

-- Referral business back to you from both clients and mortgage professionals

-- No more lost commission!

Benefits For Your Borrowers

-- Cash to build their business

-- The convenience of having their realtor provide a financing resource

-- No cross collateralization

-- Limited documentation

-- Fully amortizing loans

-- Quick closings

How We Do It

-- Stated Income/Stated Asset

-- Easy application process

-- Flexible underwriting guidelines

-- Decisions based on “common sense”

-- Different programs to meet the specific needs of your borrowers

Decision Making Criteria

-- Subject Property

-- Property type

-- Appraised value

-- Requested loan amount

-- Borrower

-- FICO score

-- Investor/Owner User

-- Experience level

Who Are You Looking For?

-- Clients who wish to purchase commercial property

-- Cash businesses

-- Mom & Pop operations

-- Self-employed

-- Investors/Entrepreneurs

-- Borrowers and corporate entities without extensive management resumes

What Are Their Circumstances?

-- Unable or unwilling to provide business/personal documentation

-- Compromised credit

-- Environmentally sensitive property types

-- Looking for long term financing with no balloons

-- They can’t wait 120 days or more for their loan

Eligible Property Types

-- Apartment buildings

-- Mixed use

-- Retail shops (free standing or store front)

-- Office buildings

-- Warehouses/Self storage facilities

-- Auto repair/Body shops

-- Bar/Restaurants

-- Funeral Homes

-- Will consider other “uncommon” property types

Real Deals

-- Apartment Building - Refi

-- $228,250

-- Borrower had credit problems

-- Needed more cash than the bank would offer

-- Deal closed in 32 days

-- Two Office Buildings - Refi

-- $770,000

-- Cash out/Refinance with blanket mortgage

-- Self-employed applicant (couldn’t document income for the bank)

Real Deals

-- Auto Repair - Purchase

-- $195,000

-- Local banks would not consider this property type due to environmental concerns

-- Deal closed in 51 days

-- Restaurant - Purchase

-- $332,500

-- Cash business – owner unwilling to document full income to the bank

-- Deal closed in 29 days

Why Karl Niederer?

-- We understand the needs of small business owners

-- Knowledge of the lending environment

-- Strong investor relationship

-- Personal service to meet your clients' specific needs, and strengthen your relationships

 


Posted by Karl Niederer on December 11th, 2007 8:41 AMPost a Comment (0)

Commercial Real Estate Lending Guidlines
December 28th, 2007 9:43 AM

Dedicated to service. Committed to Close.

Commercial Real Estate Lending Guidelines*

Loan Amounts: Stated: $100,000 - $5,000,000

Full Doc: $100,000 - $10,000,000

Loan Purpose: Purchases and Refinances. Cash-out refinancing with no limit on cash out.

Initial Fixed Rate: 3, 5, 7,10 and 30 year options available

Term: 30 Years

Amortization: All loans fully amortized up to 30 years

Loan-to-Value: Up to 80% / CLTV’s up to 90% with subordinate debt.

(Class I – 80% LTV, Class II – 75% LTV, Class III – 70% LTV)

Debt Coverage Ratio: Minimum: 1.20

-Need a “DCR Buster”? – ask about our discretionary income program.

-No DCR requirements on Owner-user properties with loan amounts up to $600,000!

Prepayment Penalty: Interest Guarantee matching initial fixed period (Buy-downs/ Buy-outs available)

Quick Close: 30 – 45 Days!

Properties:

· Class I: Multifamily (5+ Units) & Mixed-Use

· Class II: Office, Retail, Warehouses, Self-storage, & Mobile Home Park’s

· Class III: Light Industrial, Automotive, & Special Purpose (Restaurant & Hotel/Motel)

 

Why Axis Real Estate, Inc.?

· No Loan committees – Streamlined approval process

· No lender is more dedicated to service or more committed to close.

Call today!

Karl Niederer

858-503-0113


Posted by Karl Niederer on December 28th, 2007 9:43 AMPost a Comment (0)

Own, invest in or refinance commercial real estate with a great commercial mortgage.
December 27th, 2007 10:07 AM




Karl Niederer
Axis Real Estate, Inc.
5380 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #204
San Diego, CA
Phone 858.503.0113 -ext 106
Fax 858-503-0120
E-mail: axiskarl@sandiegocommercialfunding.com
www.SanDiegoCommercialFunding.com

Posted by Karl Niederer on December 27th, 2007 10:07 AMPost a Comment (0)

The simple solution to your commercial financing needs.
December 26th, 2007 8:14 AM

Have you been turned down by the bank for a commercial loan?

We have a program that provides commercial financing to those who are underserved by traditional lenders

Would you have difficulty documenting all of your income for a bank loan?

We have a program that doesn’t verify income or require personal tax returns.

Are you comfortable having a lien placed on your home for your commercial loan?

We have a program that only uses your commercial property as collateral

Do you need $100,000, $250,000, $500,000 or more?

We have a program that allows for unrestricted cash out

Do you need a lender that will listen to your story?

We have a program with flexible “common sense” underwriting

Is your commercial property “single use” or not common?

We have a program that handles unique property types

Did you know that banks don’t guarantee the refinancing of short term balloon notes when they come due ?

We have a program with fully amortizing loans and no balloons

Can you wait 120 to 150 days for your loan?

We have a program that gets most qualified applicants their cash in under 60 days

In a nutshell…

?? No income verification

?? Commercial real estate secured

?? Unrestricted cash out

?? Able to see viable deals where traditional lenders fail

?? No balloons

?? Quick closings

What you need to know

?? Commercial is different than residential

?? Limited lender availability

?? More comprehensive appraisals

?? Environmental reviews

?? Fee structure based on risk

?? Every loan is different

Why

?? We understand the needs of small business owners

?? Knowledge of the lending environment

?? Strong investor relationship

?? Personal service to meet your specific needs

There are always opportunities through which businesspeople can profit handsomely if only they will recognize and seize them.

J. Paul Getty

Call us today 858-503-0113


Posted by Karl Niederer on December 26th, 2007 8:14 AMPost a Comment (0)

Just signed up with another bank!
December 20th, 2007 7:48 AM
With over 100 years of collective commercial lending experience, this bank's executive team has the expertise to manage and grow your real estate holdings with exceptionally flexible terms and competitive rates for commercial properties up to $10 million.
They have a wide range of products and a streamlined process that features efficient origination, standardized documentation and fixed closing costs with no hidden fees.
they're big ($29 billion in assets), but they haven't lost the personal touch. They are responsive to your needs. They are there for you.
   They offer a wide product range of permanent loans for multi-family properties with 5 or more units.
   They offer permanent loans for office, retail, mixed-use,
   light industrial, multi-tenant office, self-storage and
   owner occupied properties.
Standard Program Features
  • Loan amounts: $500,000 to $5,000,000+
  • Loan products: 3-, 5-, 7-, and 10-year hybrid
  • Adjustable interest rate indices: 6-month LIBOR, 12-MAT
  • Amortization term: 30- and 40-year amortization
  • Assumable
  • Non-recourse available
  • Tax and insurance impounds generally not required
  • Interest-only available
  Standard Program Terms
   Max LTV:
  • Multi-Family: Up to 80%
  • Commercial: Up to 75%
   Min DCR:
  • Multi-Family: 1.15
  • Commercial: 1.25

Posted by Karl Niederer on December 20th, 2007 7:48 AMPost a Comment (0)

Our newest flyers are flying out.
December 18th, 2007 9:34 AM

Like most small business and commercial property owners, you may assume that a bank is the only place to go when your business needs cash. And, like others, you may already have experienced the frustration of all the red tape involved with applying for a bank loan. That’s why you should check out the fast, easy, most flexible way to apply, and get approved for, a small business commercial loan: the Capital Loan Program. It’s the three-easy-step way to get ahead, not held back.

You'll get:
  • FAST – Pre-approval often within 48 hours, and a quicker closing
  • EASY – Our loan officers will help you every step of the way
  • FLEXIBLE – Less paperwork, and common-sense decisions
Move ahead in business - don't get held back. Call us to apply for a commercial property loan through the Capital Loan program today.




  You may already have experienced the frustration – even turndowns – that can result when you apply for a small commercial loan and cannot meet rigid documentation requirements. That’s why you should check out the fastest, easiest, most flexible way to apply – and get approved for – a small commercial property loan: the Capital Loan Program. It’s just three easy steps to approval.

The Capital Loan Program is:
  • FAST – Pre-approval often within 48 hours, and a quicker closing
  • EASY – Our loan officers will help you every step of the way
  • FLEXIBLE – Less paperwork, and common-sense decisions
Get approved – and get ahead. Call us to apply for a small commercial loan through the Capital Loan Program today.
  You may already know the difficulties of doing business with a bank. Let’s face it, between all the red tape involved and the impersonal service, you’re more likely to be turned down than approved for a small commercial loan. That’s why you should check out the fast, easy, most flexible way to apply, and get approved for, a commercial loan: the Capital Loan Program. Three easy steps make it simple.

  • FAST – Pre-approval often within 48 hours, and a quicker closing
  • EASY – Our loan officers will help you every step of the way
  • FLEXIBLE – Less paperwork, and common-sense decisions
So forget the headaches. Call us now to apply for a commercial loan through the Capital Loan Program today.

Posted by Karl Niederer on December 18th, 2007 9:34 AMPost a Comment (0)

Be prepared to answer these types of question for you loan officer.
December 17th, 2007 11:00 AM

1. What type of commercial property/business?

 5+ multi-family

 mixed-use

 office/retail/warehouse

 light industrial/automotive

 special purpose (specify purpose)

2. Is it

  owner-operated or  investment?

3. Where is property located?

 urban  suburban  rural

4. What is the purchase price?

Has the property been appraised?

5. Is the purchase price strictly based upon real estate value?

If rural location, what is the land worth? Are you including the business/ongoing concern in the purchase price?

6. Do you have a purchase agreement or letter of intent? This will avoid pre-qualifying borrower who is just shopping to get preapproved without property.

7. When does your agreement of sale expire?

8. How much of a down payment do you have?

If 10% down, is the seller willing to carry back a 2nd mortgage? If yes, we can go up to 90% CLTV.

9. Are you self-employed or working for a company? How long?

10. Will your business occupy any portion of the property? If so, explain.

11. Do you know your current credit scores? Will need a tri-merged credit report. Are there any credit issues we need to discuss?

12. Is the property habitable as is? (Value is strictly based upon as-is condition of property; limited consideration is given to potential improvements.)

13. If multi-tenanted property, we will need to obtain a rent roll, leases (if commercial space), and building operating expenses (real estate taxes, insurance, common utilities, repairs).

Note: The objective is to get an idea about whether the property can debt service.

14. If multi-tenanted property (office, retail, etc.), what are the businesses occupying the space?

15. In the multi-tenanted space, how many units are occupied and vacant?


Posted by Karl Niederer on December 17th, 2007 11:00 AMPost a Comment (0)

Eligible properties - what will you lend on?
December 16th, 2007 9:51 AM


We Can Provide Financing For A Wide Variety Of Properties.

Use the expertise of our real estate professionals to determine the proper value for your commercial property – and take advantage of the simplicity and speed of our programs to simplify their financing. Eligible properties include:

  • Mixed Use – These properties integrate residential spaces with commercial uses, such as retail or office space. Often these properties have a ground floor retail store or office with apartment(s) above, all in the same building.

  • Multi-Family Housing – We fund residential structures that contain five or more dwelling units in the same building. These multi-story buildings generally offer individual apartments for rent with common area facilities, such as an entrance, lobby, elevator, stairs, hallway, walks or grounds.

  • Retail/Office Buildings – This category includes stand-alone buildings such as offices, supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores, department stores, bakeries, and beauty shops – as well as strip centers, and neighborhood and community shopping centers.

  • Warehouses/Light Industrial Properties – Single and multi-tenant facilities that are used for warehousing, light manufacturing, distribution, research and development. Does not include buildings where heavy manufacturing or specialized industrial operations such as welding occur.

  • Automotive Services – Includes everything from auto repair facilities to retail auto shops and part supply stores.

  • Special Purpose/Unique Properties – Our lenders will consider all commercial and unique properties that fall within our program guidelines and loan amounts, including funeral homes, campgrounds, trailer and mobile home parks and gas stations.

  • Hotels/Motels – With our industry knowledge and expertise, we feel we understand the non-flagged world of hotels and motels better than most lenders. Our valuation assumptions are based on facts relative to the specific property.

  • Restaurants – We offer competitively priced financing for a wide range of properties, including owner-occupied and leased facilities as well as fast-food and full-serve restaurants in neighborhood settings or urban.

  • Self-Storage Facilities – Now one of the most competitive building classes in the country, these facilities are designed primarily for storage. This category also includes cold storage, RV and boat storage facilities, and truck terminals (transit facilities).

  • Health Care – Included in this category are all Assisted Living or Nursing Home types of operations where a license is required to operate the business.

Ineligible properties include:
  • Adult entertainment

  • Agricultural purpose

  • Church/Religious

  • Educational Facilities

  • Heavy industrial

  • Hospitals

Posted by Karl Niederer on December 16th, 2007 9:51 AMPost a Comment (0)

Q: Are you the right client for this type of loan?
December 15th, 2007 8:51 AM
A. Perfect candidates are those who need financing for an income-producing or commercial property, but are unable to qualify for traditional bank financing because they're unable or unwilling to verify income or assets. Our clients generally fit into one of these categories: 
  • Clients without sufficient credit history
  • Business owners who want to take cash out of their property
  • Entrepreneurs and self-employed people who want to purchase a site for their business
  • Real estate investors who wish to put as little as 10% down (allows CLTVs up to 90%)

Posted by Karl Niederer on December 15th, 2007 8:51 AMPost a Comment (0)

Q: What type of income verification do you require?
December 14th, 2007 1:15 PM
A. Unlike banks and other conventional lenders that verify the borrower's personal income, we can pre-approve our clients with a completed Fannie Mae 1003 application that simply states the borrower's income and assets. The only income verification required is on the property being financed. We require rent rolls and leases on properties with more than four units certified by the borrower. Our easy Stated Income/Asset process allows our self-employed clients who cannot verify all of their income to qualify for financing.

Posted by Karl Niederer on December 14th, 2007 1:15 PMPost a Comment (0)

Our commercial borrowers
December 13th, 2007 10:30 AM

our typical borrower is a small business owner or investor underserved by the traditional lending market for a variety of reasons.

 

Under-served Borrowers

"I’ve already been turned down by my bank.”

“A lot of my business is cash. I just don’t have the paperwork.”

“I have plenty of paperwork, just not the time.”

“The bank wanted a balloon payment on the loan, I’m not risking that.”

“I went to four banks.  They won't even lend money on my property type.”

 

“Let me tell you about the Capital Loan Program …”

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  We look for the following property types:

  • Mixed use (Example: retail store with an apartment on top.)
  • Multi-family (Example: 5+ unit apartment building.)
  • Office (Example: Local printer, doctor, insurance agency, etc.)
  • Retail (Example: Pet store, hardware store, small market, etc.)
  • Warehouse (Example: Inventory or self-storage facility.)
  • Light Industrial (Example: electronics manufacturing – no cranes, etc.)
  • Automotive (Example: Auto body repair shop.)
  • Special Purpose (Example: restaurant, car wash, funeral home.)

Posted by Karl Niederer on December 13th, 2007 10:30 AMPost a Comment (0)

Q: Can you finance environmentally sensitive property types such as auto repair shops and dry cleaners?
December 12th, 2007 4:19 PM
A. Yes, but the owner needs to complete an environmental questionnaire that must be submitted with the loan package. The information is reviewed by an insurance company in order to determine whether or not the property poses an environmental risk. The cost of the premium varies depending on the loan amount and property type. However, the cost is substantially less than that of a typical Phase I environmental report. By offering this environmental screening process, we can finance riskier properties that many other lenders will not.

Posted by Karl Niederer on December 12th, 2007 4:19 PMPost a Comment (0)

Discussion points of the commercial loan process
December 10th, 2007 11:07 AM

1. Prepayment Penalty and Interest Guarantee

A pre payment is a common feature with commercial loans. Since most of the commercial loans that I put borrowers in are not designed to be short-time financing solutions, the banks I work with charge a pre-payment penalty to be imposed in the event of an early payoff. The interest guarantee period does not prevent the payoff of a loan. It is an agreement to pay all of the interest that would have been due during this time period.

Please Note - The prepayment penalty fee may be avoided after the interest guarantee period has expired and property is conveyed by assumption of the mortgage. Prepayment penalties vary by the term of the loan. Please consult with your loan officer.

2. Appraisal Fee

Our lender determines which appraisal firm is used. The reports are very detailed, and require extensive research and investigation. The cost of the report reflects the level of information and analysis required by our investor. An appraisal report with two valuation approaches is sometimes required so that the appraisal analyst can fully appreciate the market area to justify the subject's appraised amount. This appraisal type will include all of the necessary research and investigation required to make a prudent lending decision for a stated income/asset program. The cost for an appraisal with two valuation approaches amy be in the $1,500 to $3,500 range. Our lender reserves the right to order a sales only report based on property type and location. These reports are usually lower in cost and result in faster turnaround times.

Our lender will order a commercial appraisal once an upfront appraisal process fee is paid to their agent, Mercury Real Estate Services, LLC. Again, this fee ranges from $1,500 to $3,500.

For more information on the way the commercial appraisal process is handled visit http://www.sandiegocommercialfunding.com/

3. Taxes and Insurance Escrows

Non-payment of taxes and insurance place an unacceptable risk on the lender. In some cases of unpaid taxes, the lenders first lein position is compromised. Our lender requires that an escrow account be established to cover the taxes and insurance premiums due for the subject property. Our lender reserves the right to waive escrow of insurance premiums based on the borrower's qualifications.

4. Interest Rate

The interest rates available for a stated income/asset program (no verification) reflect the increased risk assumed by the lender. However, the lenders that I work with are very competitive and can finance loans that the banks will not. And, with the ease of stated income/ asset programs, the rates are not as high as private money loans.

5. Loan to Value

Loan to Value (LTV's) are consistent with the stated program reflecting risk assessment. Because commercial properties may be less liquid than residential properties, an equity cushion must be maintained to compensate for the risk involved. A liberal 90% CLTV (combined loan to value) program is offered to assist buyers with limited cash assets to buy commercial property. In fact, many full document lenders will not allow for any type of seller-held second and will limit the amount of cash-out in a refinance transaction.

6. Environmental Due Diligence

Our lender performs an Environmental Due Diligence on every commercial property being considered as collateral. That process has been simplified by requiring the property owner or borrower to complete an Environmental Questionnaire describing the history and present use of the subject property. Some properties may require Phase I and/or Phase II reports.

7. Terms 15, 20, 25, and 30 year terms

Our lender provides several term options. These loans are fully amortizing without a balloon payment. Most commercial lenders require a balloon provision on their notes. Balloon provisions are very costly to you, the borrower, because it forces the borrower to seek new financing in the future.

For more information on the commercial loan process please visit our main website at www.SanDiegoCommercialFunding.com or call us today to get started 858-503-0113

 

Posted by Karl Niederer on December 10th, 2007 11:07 AMPost a Comment (0)

Local broker earns certification for small commercial lending
December 6th, 2007 3:15 PM
San Diego, California – Karl Niederer with Axis Real Estate & Mortgage, Inc., has earned certification as a small commercial lending expert through The Capital Loan Program, by successfully completing a comprehensive online education program.

Karl Niederer earned the certification after completing a curriculum of seven online training modules focused specifically on identifying and meeting the needs of small business owners and commercial property investors who are often underserved by traditional lending sources.

“This program offered a wide range of topics applicable to small commercial lending,” explains Karl Niederer. “After completing the training, I’m now ideally prepared to deliver fast and simple financing solutions for a wide variety of small businesses that can’t or won’t go through the long process required by commercial banks”.

“I believe small businesses are the lifeblood of our region’s economy,” Karl Niederer, says, “and I look forward to working with area business owners throughout the San Diego area who seek flexibility and quick turnaround times for the capital they need to grow and expand.”


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About Axis Real Estate & Mortgage, Inc.
A part of the San Diego community, Karl Niederer has helped many residents and business owners realize their dreams with fast and flexible mortgage loans.

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