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All Forum Posts by: Marty Johnston

Marty Johnston has started 41 posts and replied 497 times.

Post: How to secure a substantial size loan from a commercial lender?

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@Troy Ronald

Congrats on this opportunity in Detroit! Is your exit strategy to refi/hold or sell/flip?

In short, you could pursue either option you presented.

There are many lenders out there who will finance both the acquisition and the rehab in one loan, however most lenders like to see that you have someone in the borrowing entity with prior experience in renovating a project of this size. Most lenders will lend to first time rehabbers on 1-4 unit investment properties, but experience matters a lot more (to most lenders) when tackling a 5+ MF renovation project of this size.

Generally speaking, if you can bring rehab experience to the project, have liquidity for 20-25% down (depending on ARV and experience) + closing costs + liquid to start the rehab (then reimbursed in draws as work completed), you should be able to obtain financing on this project. A lot of variables to consider though to determine what route will work best for you!

Hope this helps. DM sent also.

-Marty J

Post: Florida Commercial Lending Apartment with small Efficiencies

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@Courtney M. Looks very doable. You mention ARV, are you also seeking Rehab funds or are you simply referencing what it could be worth after you acquire and rehab in the future?

Basically, is the property stabilized/livable as it is now but with value-add opportunity in the future? Or do you have a Rehab Budget to accompany this acquisition and are seeking an ARV loan?

Thanks in advance.

Post: Florida Commercial Lending Apartment with small Efficiencies

Marty Johnston
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Hey Courtney!

Oh no! Sorry to hear about your situation here... A little more info might help:

  • What is the purchase price?
    What is your OTP Closing Date?
    If said rock-star can't perform, is an extension at all possible?
    What LTV do you require at absolute minimum?

Thanks in advance!

Post: Best Lender for low NOI purchase

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@Rita Naga I sent you a DM with more info. Look forward to connecting!

Post: My Lender is Great But Where Can I Find More Money Faster!?

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@Amy Raye Rogers there are portfolio lenders who offer some pretty attractive terms on delayed financing for SFH's or 2-4 Unit NOOs. I see your in ND which may have some more limited options with some of the larger National Lenders in mind, but have you looked to some of the national guys? They'll go 30-yr ams, and why rates may be in the 4's or 5's, the longer am and options for I/O periods will still increase your cash flow. If credit is good, and DSCR is 1.1+, you may even be able to realize an 80% LTV on delayed financing, since it's treated as purchase funds rathe than CO Refi (which often takes a -5% LTV hit).

Hope this helps!

Post: Commercial Loan Question

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@Nathan Cornett Most commercial lenders who will allow for STR income will typically use 90% of the market rents per the appraisal's 1007 Rent Schedule. This is if the property is already vacant or already being used as a STR. If the property is already leased, then they have to use the 90% of 1007 Rent Schedule OR the actual lease in place, whichever is lowerThere are more and more lenders allowing for STR's on 30-yr products, and the space is becoming more competitive, which is great for investors!

As @Tarik Turner referenced, the other way that some lenders allow for STR properties is by simply diverting all STR-use properties into their "No DSCR" Programs. Basically, they don't calculate a DSCR ratio but in turn, put a premium on the interest rate (usually around 1.0% increase to the rate). In theory, you could cash-flow negatively on these loans and still be okay, so long as you have the credit score, assets, and a pulse.

Hope this helps!

Post: No seasoning lenders?

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@Jacob Silberfarb you're a perfect candidate for "Delayed Purchase" financing if you've only owned them for 24 months! This allows you to obtain "purchase pricing" vs CO Refi pricing (which always takes a hit typically). There are some lenders who allow for this and will lend 'at cost' of the original purchase price + actual rehab invested. The other benefit to delayed purchase financing is if:

1) Credit is good
2) Property DSCRs well
3) These are all 1-4 Units

Then you could potentially get up to 80% LTV as well. These are with the non-bank type lenders offering 30-yr fixed terms. Rates on this money for SFH's starts in the mid to high 4's with buy downs possible into the high 3's, possibly high 4's to ow 5's on 2-4 Units with buy downs into the low to mid 4's.

If you really wanna get crazy, there are hybrid amortization options as well. 30-yr terms, but I/O during first 5 yrs, then converts to 5-yr fully amortizing loan (no balloon). Maximizes cashflow and still in the 4-5% range here (again assuming good credit, DSCR 1.1+, and good location). SFH's generally get better pricing than 2-4's, so that will play affect here too.

Otherwise, what you have here is a pretty typical PML quote IMO. 

Hope this helps!

Post: Best Lender for Apartment Complex

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@Rita Naga can you tell me a little more about the property itself? If the property has a DSCR < 1.20, have no fear, there are still some great options out there for you! A few questions:

1) Where is the property located?
2) What is the property type? (5+ MF? Luxury Condo downtown? Retail? Office? Mixed Use?)
3) You mention you're already in escrow, what's your Contract Closing Date? If it's <30 days, you may have no choice but to go to a "Bank Alternate" lender. These guys can close quicker assuming third parties don't delay things. Banks and/or credit unions will have lowest rates, but probably tap out on a 25-yr Am and 5-10yr balloon. They will also require the typical mountain of paperwork (Personal & Business Tax Returns, W2s, Balance Sheets, P&L, Pay Stubs etc)


Lot's to discuss and open up here! :)

Post: Best Lender for low NOI purchase

Marty Johnston
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  • Lender
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • Posts 565
  • Votes 200

@Rita Naga can you tell me a little more about the property itself? If the property has a DSCR < 1.20, have no fear, there are still some great options out there for you! A few questions:

1) Where is the property located?
2) What is the property type? (5+ MF? Luxury Condo downtown? Retail? Office? Mixed Use?)
3) You mention you're already in escrow, what's your Contract Closing Date? If it's <30 days, you may have no choice but to go to a "Bank Alternate" lender. These guys can close quicker assuming third parties don't delay things. Banks and/or credit unions will have lowest rates, but probably tap out on a 25-yr Am and 5-10yr balloon. They will also require the typical mountain of paperwork (Personal & Business Tax Returns, W2s, Balance Sheets, P&L, Pay Stubs etc)


Lot's to discuss and open up here! :)

Post: Hard Money Lender that offers intial construction draw advance?

Marty Johnston
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@Hubert Chen There are certainly options out there! Is increased leverage your primary goal/lowering closing costs at close or is it just the upfront draw in itself what's most important to you? There could be a difference there. Depending on your experience, credit, the property type, state that it's located in, PP + Rehab Budget, and ARV, you may have some pretty good high LTC options!