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All Forum Posts by: Chauncey White

Chauncey White has started 4 posts and replied 6 times.

Yes, that is correct. He is reffering to Buyers/Developers.

ED in VA.,

Once you have a rate quote from your finance choice, I would love to do a price comparison with you item by item line by line, showing you total cost of the loan for a 40 year period. My loan product will win 'hands down'

3 or more reasons WhY Commercial properties are vastly superior to residential properties:

The Commercial property itself for the most part qualifies for the loan vs. the fico score of the borrower with residential property.

You are able to obtain NON-recourse financing (not personally liable) for commercial loans.

There are Commercial properties available that are non-distressed with long term (7, 10 and 20 year) professional tenants.

[size=18]Multi Family Financing Programs[/size]

Multi New Construction And Substantial Rehab

Multi Family Refinance

Multi Family Acquisition Loans

Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing

Manufactured/Mobile Housing

Establish The Market

The first step of this loan process is to engage a feasibility study to determine marketability and to establish market rents and operating expenses. Additional items required at this stage include a project description including amenities, preliminary site, building and unit plans; rough, estimated project costs; and environmental reports. At the conclusion of processing the pre-application, we will issue an Invitation Letter, which is a written commitment agreeing that the project is both feasible and setting NOI to be used for underwriting. This agreement sets the maximum mortgage based on debt service coverage, and helps to finalize borrower equity requirements.

[b]
Determine the Costs[/b]

During the second phase of the loan process, analyzes the borrower, property manager and general contractor, as well as the the final architectural plans, specifications and construction costs. Additional due diligence items during Phase II include zoning acceptability, site control and other typical commercial loan requirements. Processing of this phase also includes a Cost and Architectural/Engineering review to determine acceptability of final design and cost estimates. At the conclusion of this phase, WE issue a Firm Commitment to finance the project, and the interest rate for both the construction and permanent mortgages may be locked.

[b]
The Anticlimax[/b]

The closing is the final step for both the construction and the 40- Year permanent financing. Because the interest rate is locked for both mortgages, developers do not have to worry about permanent loan interest rate risk. To a certain extent, closings for this program are anti-climactic because our Firm Commitments are, quite literally, firm, final commitments with no conditions.

Unlike typical bank construction financing, when we issue a commitment, we have finalized and approved all relevant items, including final design approval, cost approval, general contractor approval, etc. In fact, our closings are also Construction Draw #1, and all borrower pre-paid items (architectural, survey, engineering, etc.) are drawn down at this stage and either credited to borrower equity requirements, or paid to the borrower.

New Construction/Substantial Rehabilitation Insured Loan Program offers more favorable terms than traditional two-step construction and permanent financing. With this program, there is only one closing, and one interest rate lock, which is always lower than traditional bank financing. This program utilizes an interest only (interest is capitalized into the mortgage) construction loan that automatically converts to a 40-Year Permanent fixed rate mortgage upon completion of construction.

90% Loan-to-Value

40 Year amortization

40 Year Term (no balloon)

No maximum loan amount

Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads over the Ten Year Treasury yield.

“Developer’s Fee” of 10% of cost allowed to be used towards equity requirement

No personal liability (non-recourse)

Negotiable pre-payment terms

1:10 Minimum Debt Service Coverage

This loan is always assumable

Third-party expenses and loan costs are finance-able.
[b]
Acquisition Multifamily[/b]

85% Loan-to-Value

35 Year Amortization

35 Year Term (no balloon)

7.5% Seller promissory note allowed for down payment requirements

No maximum loan amount

Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads over the Ten-Year Treasury Yield

No personal liability (non-recourse)

Negotiable pre-payment terms

1:18 Minimum Debt Service Coverage

Third-party expenses and loan costs are finance-able.

Rates and Terms determined by LTV, credit, property type and other conditions.

[b]Refinance Multifamily

Multifamily - Refinance[/b]

85% Loan-to-Value (80% with cash out)

35 Year Amortization

35 Year Term (no balloon)

No maximum loan amount

Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads
over the Ten-Year Treasury Yield.

No personal liability (non-recourse)

Negotiable pre-payment terms

1:18 Minimum Debt Service Coverage

This loan is always ASSUMABLE

[b]Refinance

Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing[/b]

85% Loan-to-value, no cash out

35 Year amortization

35 Year Term (no balloon)

No maximum loan amount

Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads over the Ten-Year Treasury Yield.

No personal liability (non-recourse)

Negotiable pre-payment terms

1:18 Minimum Debt Service Coverage

This loan is always ASSUMABLE

Rates and Terms determined by LTV, credit, property type and other conditions. This is limited information and meant for general reference purposes.

[b]Acquisition

Manufactured/Mobile Housing[/b]

80% Loan-to-Value

30 Year amortization

10-30 Year Term

No maximum loan amount

Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads over the Ten-Year Treasury Yield

No personal liability option (non-recourse)

1:20 Minimum Debt Service Coverage

The Commercial property itself for the most part qualifies for the loan vs. the fico score of the borrower with residential property.

You are able to obtain NON-recourse financing (not personally liable) for commercial loans.

There are Commercial properties available that are non-distressed with long term (7, 10 and 20 year) professional tenants.

[size=18]Multi Family Financing Programs[/size]

Multi New Construction And Substantial Rehab

Multi Family Refinance

Multi Family Acquisition Loans

Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing

Manufactured/Mobile Housing

Establish The Market

The first step of this loan process is to engage a feasibility study to determine marketability and to establish market rents and operating expenses. Additional items required at this stage include a project description including amenities, preliminary site, building and unit plans; rough, estimated project costs; and environmental reports. At the conclusion of processing the pre-application, we will issue an Invitation Letter, which is a written commitment agreeing that the project is both feasible and setting NOI to be used for underwriting. This agreement sets the maximum mortgage based on debt service coverage, and helps to finalize borrower equity requirements.

[b]
Determine the Costs[/b]

During the second phase of the loan process, analyzes the borrower, property manager and general contractor, as well as the the final architectural plans, specifications and construction costs. Additional due diligence items during Phase II include zoning acceptability, site control and other typical commercial loan requirements. Processing of this phase also includes a Cost and Architectural/Engineering review to determine acceptability of final design and cost estimates. At the conclusion of this phase, WE issue a Firm Commitment to finance the project, and the interest rate for both the construction and permanent mortgages may be locked.

[b]
The Anticlimax[/b]

The closing is the final step for both the construction and the 40- Year permanent financing. Because the interest rate is locked for both mortgages, developers do not have to worry about permanent loan interest rate risk. To a certain extent, closings for this program are anti-climactic because our Firm Commitments are, quite literally, firm, final commitments with no conditions.

Unlike typical bank construction financing, when we issue a commitment, we have finalized and approved all relevant items, including final design approval, cost approval, general contractor approval, etc. In fact, our closings are also Construction Draw #1, and all borrower pre-paid items (architectural, survey, engineering, etc.) are drawn down at this stage and either credited to borrower equity requirements, or paid to the borrower.

New Construction/Substantial Rehabilitation Insured Loan Program offers more favorable terms than traditional two-step construction and permanent financing. With this program, there is only one closing, and one interest rate lock, which is always lower than traditional bank financing. This program utilizes an interest only (interest is capitalized into the mortgage) construction loan that automatically converts to a 40-Year Permanent fixed rate mortgage upon completion of construction.

90% Loan-to-Value

40 Year amortization

40 Year Term (no balloon)

No maximum loan amount

Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads over the Ten Year Treasury yield.

“Developer’s Fee” of 10% of cost allowed to be used towards equity requirement

No personal liability (non-recourse)

Negotiable pre-payment terms

1:10 Minimum Debt Service Coverage

This loan is always assumable

Third-party expenses and loan costs are finance-able.
[b]
Acquisition Multifamily[/b]

85% Loan-to-Value

35 Year Amortization

35 Year Term (no balloon)

7.5% Seller promissory note allowed for down payment requirements

No maximum loan amount

Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads over the Ten-Year Treasury Yield

No personal liability (non-recourse)

Negotiable pre-payment terms

1:18 Minimum Debt Service Coverage

Third-party expenses and loan costs are finance-able.

Rates and Terms determined by LTV, credit, property type and other conditions.

[b]Refinance Multifamily

Multifamily - Refinance[/b]

85% Loan-to-Value (80% with cash out)

35 Year Amortization

35 Year Term (no balloon)

No maximum loan amount

Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads
over the Ten-Year Treasury Yield.

No personal liability (non-recourse)

Negotiable pre-payment terms

1:18 Minimum Debt Service Coverage

This loan is always ASSUMABLE

[b]Refinance

Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing[/b]

85% Loan-to-value, no cash out

35 Year amortization

35 Year Term (no balloon)

No maximum loan amount

Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads over the Ten-Year Treasury Yield.

No personal liability (non-recourse)

Negotiable pre-payment terms

1:18 Minimum Debt Service Coverage

This loan is always ASSUMABLE

Rates and Terms determined by LTV, credit, property type and other conditions. This is limited information and meant for general reference purposes.

[b]Acquisition

Manufactured/Mobile Housing[/b]

80% Loan-to-Value

30 Year amortization

10-30 Year Term

No maximum loan amount

Low, fixed interest rate, based on market spreads over the Ten-Year Treasury Yield

No personal liability option (non-recourse)

1:20 Minimum Debt Service Coverage

[b]Subject: Has residential real estate bubble carried over into commercial arena?

I would have to say no this question. First of all, there really is 'no bubble' to burst. The market is simply correcting itself.

There are so many investment dollars looking for commercial properties, the market is continuing at it's pace, for the most part with little or no acknowledgement of the residential real estate ‘bubble’. The annual increase in property values for commercial property has been a more gradual consistent rate than that of the residential housing market. I am sure you know that the housing market has had increases in value in the double digits in many states for several years. This is particularly the case in the housing market of states on the coast where there is expected population growth of 19 - 40% in some states by 2010.

Should you have an interest in learning about commercial financing? Are you considering moving into the commercial arena, but not certain what steps to take? Have you been distraught over not closing a large deal? Would you like to obtain or broaden your skill sets as a commercial loan broker?

Contact me at [email protected] with your name, phone no. and a brief line or two about the goals you look to accomplish, what you are interested in learning or the problems you have had in commercial loan closings that you would like assistance with.

Thoughtful replies from those serious about learning the Commercial Loan Business will receive a response. Thank you.

I hope this helps.[/b]

Top 10 Reasons Why To Run Not Walk To The Institutional Buyers
by Chauncey White

The Residential Real Estate and Commercial Real Estate market
have plenty of differences. Establishing yourself in the
Commercial Finance and/or Commercial Real Estate Market can
appear to be a difficult task. With a quality 'blue print'
before you as a guide, your course should be true and strong.

1. There are Pros and Con(s) to working with Institutional
Buyers

The Institutional Buyers are a very professional group of
Buyers. They are in no way like the unprofessional, problem
tenant you may have experienced.
Remember, you just bought a second home. You decided to
lease out the first home for income property. Unfortunately, the
tenant from 'who knows where' moved in.

In either case, whether you have had this type of negative
experience or have been fortunate enough to escape such a peril,
it will be a refreshing and rewarding treat working with
Institutional Buyers; liken unto a totally new world.

2. Cons: The Institutional Buyers know what they want and they
will tell you exactly what that is, provided that you ask them
of course

3. They are very easy to talk to and our very informed on their
particular niche market

4. They are more than glad to answer all of your questions and
this in turn helps you best service their needs

5. They move quickly and don’t waste any time in proceeding with
properties they have an interest in

6. When it is time to execute a LOI, you are in the 'drivers
seat', a written offer for the property will be written out
directly to you

7. This 'Principal', leading position provides numerous
opportunities and profit points

8. They have plenty of money to pay for properties that they
would like to acquire

9. Since these companies are publicly traded, you can verify how
much money they have

10. Con(s): They do not need any financing on their property
acquisitions

Chauncey White
Commercial Financial Consultant

"If you want a strong foundation making the transition from
Residential to Commercial or want to improve your current stand
in the Commercial arena, this is a must read!" We highly
recommend it:

Copyright 2006 Chauncey White. Please feel free to pass this
article on to your friends, or use it in your ezine or
newsletter. It's a shareware article.