Fundamentals When
Financing
These 5 tips help borrowers open the door to the right lender. by Howard W. Smith
selecting an investment, the aphorism "location, location, location"
remains critical for today's commercial real estate buyers and sellers. Likewise, when seeking a lender to fi nance deals in the current market, the mantra "execution, execution, execution" is more important than ever before. T ough credit markets are thawing and lenders are loosening their purse strings,
borrowers should take care to review these fi ve fundamental principles to ensure their deals get funded. Multifamily lending is highlighted below, because of the demand in today's market as well as the variety of properties within the sector. But, in general, the guidelines apply to evaluating lenders for any property type.
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