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Residential vs. Commercial Loan Qualifications: What Partners Need to Know
Many residential loan officers are well-versed in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA guidelines for home loans. But when it comes to commercial financing, the rules change dramatically. This blog breaks down the key differences.
What is Mezzanine Financing? A Flexible Layer of Capital for Growth
Think of mezzanine financing like adding a second floor onto a house. The foundation (senior debt) supports most of the structure, but the mezzanine adds space and flexibility — allowing the project to reach higher than it could with the foundation alone.
What is CMBS? A Simple Guide for Investors
CMBS is often discussed as a Wall Street investment product. But it’s equally important to understand CMBS from the borrower’s perspective — because behind those securities are the very loans that help business operators and investors like you access capital for real estate projects.
What is a REIT? Understanding REIT-Backed Debt for Commercial Property Investors
Some REITs don’t just own property, they also provide debt financing to projects and can be a direct source of capital for your acquisition, refinance, or redevelopment.