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News Roundup: What is the Latest Asset Class Affected by E-commerce?

Posted on March 11, 2019 by kunallibertysbf

Changed Focus for Late-Cycle CRE Investing

As a global economic downturn begins to take shape, late-cycle commercial real estate investors are focusing on industrial and multifamily as the asset classes that will best weather any coming storms—unlike the office and retail boom that preceded the 2008 crash. The Federal Reserve’s stricter controls on construction loans have effectively prevented overdevelopment, say industry observers, giving rise to predictions that the approaching downturn will be relatively gentle.

Self-Storage Spotlight

Don’t miss the just-published Self-Storage Spotlight, a comprehensive report by Liberty SBF market analysts that surveys every aspect of the “recession-proof” self-storage market and its current, extended growth cycle.

E-Commerce Packages Overflowing Lockers

E-commerce is growing by 20% every year. Multifamily owners have installed digital storage lockers to help handle the heaps of e-commerce packages that don’t make it to tenant doorsteps. Space is limited, lockers are fast becoming overloaded, and adding more lockers is costly and non-scalable as volume increases. One solution is Fetch, a smart new offsite service company that offers multifamily operators unlimited storage for everything from meal kits to mattresses, and allows tenants to schedule deliveries at their convenience.

Liberty SBF Provides $1.6M for Warehouse Acquisition

Liberty SBF successfully closed a $1.6 million SBA 504 loan, in partnership with Florida Business Development Corporation, for an appliance supply company’s acquisition of a warehouse property near Orlando, FL. Despite a delay due to last month’s government shutdown, the transaction closed within a very tight timeframe. Liberty SBF provided 90% LTV financing with both a first and interim second lien loan, allowing the business owner to preserve cash for working capital.

An Overview of the Self-Storage Market

For a quick, clear overview of the robust national self-storage industry, see the market-by-market slideshow by nreionline.com that ranks 36 US MSAs by population and employment growth statistics, vacancy rates, and completed facilities. The #1 growth market? Las Vegas.

How Can We Help You?

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News Roundup: Healthcare space tightens as population ages…

Posted on February 25, 2019 by kunallibertysbf

Feds Update Congress, Economists Await Jobs Report

Last week the Federal Reserve reported to Congress that the U.S. economy had maintained “solid growth” in the second half of 2018. In its monetary policy report the Feds gave a mostly sunny outlook for the economy balanced against what Reuters called “emerging domestic and global risks.” Economists are looking forward to this week’s jobs report. Last month the report showed better than expected results and that the job market continued to be a bright spot. Among the industries that led job gains last month were leisure and hospitality, construction, and health care.

Available Healthcare Space With Tighten Further in 2019

In an article about medical properties in Houston, GlobeSt.com talked about the tightening of healthcare space in some markets. The cause us that the number of people who are 65 and over is growing at a much faster rate than the population of people under 64-years-old. Demand for healthcare space in the US could top 225.8 million square feet by the end of 2019. In comparison, it is estimated that there was “110 million square feet of available medical office space in existing and under-construction buildings in the US as of the second quarter of 2018.”

$12.9M Healthcare Facility Closes with Liberty SBA 504 Loan

A skilled nursing home in Tucson, AZ, recently closed with the help of $12.9 million in financing from Liberty SBF. Liberty provided both the $8 million SBA 504 first loan and a $4.9 million interim loan to allow the transaction to proceed while the CDC portion of SBA 504 loan is being completed. Sapphire of Tucson Nursing & Rehab is the area’s only privately-owned skilled nursing facility.

Florida Shines as State Where Most Seniors Want to Retire

Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facility owners take note: It’s true, older Americans really do prefer to retire to Florida. In it’s Fun Statistics About Seniors section SeniorLiving.org says that in according to the U.S. Census, the state had the highest percentage of senior residents (19%). Which state had the lowest? Alaska at 9.5%. Probably most obvious were the top reasons seniors gave for preferring the Sunshine State: warm weather and no state taxes.

The Enormous Opportunity for Owner-Occupied Healthcare Facilities

It’s no secret that healthcare in the United States is big business. In 2017, Americans spent nearly $3.5 trillion on their healthcare, and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is estimating a 5.3% increase this year. By 2026, that spending is projected to reach $5.7 trillion.

That growth has a whole range of implications, but today we’re going to narrow in on what it means for the real estate market – more specifically, the market for owner-occupied healthcare facilities, and the ways that they can be a perfect fit for SBA 504 financing. Read more.

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News Roundup: Uber-izing self-storage…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by kunallibertysbf

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Bullish on Self Storage

A dependable bet in commercial real estate investment is the $38 billion and growing self storage industry, offering consistent returns even in slow markets, unlike other asset classes. This year, record-setting investment in self storage expansion is expected to add about 40 million SF to the existing, approximately 2.3 billion SF of rent-able space in the US.

Uber-style Self Storage

Innovative self storage investors can learn much from the Uber model of fast, easy, connected service delivered through mobile devices. Automated, reliable security in facilities and online space rentals and ordering of packing supplies could tap large, underserved US markets like New York City. Tech-enabled self storage could serve consumers in growing markets as well.

Good News for Assisted Living

The results of a recent survey by Retirement Living Information Center are a demographic boost for the assisted living industry. When US seniors cannot age in place (their #1 preference), the majority of the 2,300+ senior survey respondents prefer moving to assisted living rather than to move in with family members or burden their children.

From Retail to Industrial

Investors have discovered that vacant big box stores, abandoned victims of the shift from bricks and mortar to ecommerce, are suitable for conversion to industrial spaces to serve the needs of the ecommerce supply chain. Big box locations in secondary markets are in demand for conversions to warehousing and logistics, offering new opportunities for growth in industrial portfolios.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF offers quick closings for SBA 504 and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

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News Roundup: Self-storage & Warehouse in Focus

Posted on January 23, 2019 by kunallibertysbf

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Self-storage is Attractive Alternative in CRE

So-called alternative assets like self-storage and student housing are gaining interest in the commercial real estate industry. In bear markets, self-storage has historically faired well, offering a safe asset for those looking to put their money in a place that might do well if the economy softens. According to reports, alternatives are attracting attention but the market still sees comfort in office, retail, industrial and apartment properties as well as available data to support their decisions.

SBA 504 Loans and Self-storage Financing

Warehouse building with self storage units. Self storage facility. Roll up doors on self storage facility. One door open with boxes and furniture in doorway.

While the mega players don’t need the SBA to finance property purchases, the independent mini storage or self-storage operator will not find a loan that beats the SBA 504. For facilities that are greater than 2-years-old, borrowers can take advantage of all the many benefits that come with the SBA 504 program: 85% loan-to-value financing, a low fixed-rate and up to 25-year terms. Read on to find out how the SBA 504 loan can finance self-storage facilities.

Returned Merchandise a Boon for Warehouses

The industrial sector is already enjoying the benefits of online shopping and the Amazon-effect on the economy. Now, the reverse is true. Reverse logistics – when consumers return unwanted items – is creating demand for even more space. According to Bisnow, this phenomenon requires upwards of 20% more space than an outbound supply chain. A CBRE report states that reverse logistics is “creating tremendous industrial real estate opportunities.”

Liberty Closes Over $40MM in Industrial Property Loans

Liberty SBF clients have been participating in the new economy with over $40MM in industrial property loans closed across the county. See all of our recently closed loans.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF offers quick closings for SBA 504 and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk.

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News Roundup: Medical CRE & Added Value of Fixed-Rates

Posted on January 7, 2019 by kunallibertysbf

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Trends Drive Growth in Healthcare CRE

As one of the fastest-growing segments of the economy, the U.S. healthcare industry is changing the landscape of the commercial real estate industry with an increasing trend toward delivering care in places other than the traditional hospital. An aging population is one factor driving this growth. According to an article in GlobeSt.com, healthcare spending jumped by 33% since 2000 and now accounts for 17.9% of US GDP. The outlook over the next few years is very favorable with growth in spending expected to be about 5% per year.

Liberty SBF Closes $2.1MM Conventional Loan on Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing Facility

Recently, Liberty SBF closed on a $2.1MM fixed-rate conventional loan for an owner-user medical facility in San Diego, CA. The loan will help the experienced business owners expand and grow by refinancing a debt, including a construction loan. The broker who brought the deal to Liberty SBF earned a referral fee at closing. See more closed deals here.

Fixed-rate Adds Value for Future Buyers

Experts observed that property owners with eligible assets are looking to lock in long-term fixed rates. Locking in a rate now while still at historic lows isn’t only a good way to hedge against rising rates in the future, it’s a good business decision. According to a report in REJournals.com, a low rate with the right structure adds value to an asset for future buyers assuming in-place debt. Read the entire article here.

90% LTV, Fixed-rate SBA 504 Loan For Warehouse Purchase

Liberty SBF recently closed a $3MM fixed-rate SBA 504 loan to acquire a warehouse in Roanoke, VA. A furniture importer whose sales were constrained by inadequate warehouse space purchased a larger facility to increase business. Quick work by the Liberty SBF team allowed the deal to close before year-end.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer quick closings for SBA 504 and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk.

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News Roundup: CRE Trends That’ll Dominate 2019

Posted on December 15, 2018 by kunallibertysbf

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The 18 CRE Trends That’ll Dominate 2019

Prognostication is always a risky business, but nevertheless, Bisnow found some industry experts willing to play Nostradamus for the coming year. A few predicted highlights include a continued boom in industrial demand from eCommerce, rising interest rates, and record-breaking hotel occupancy. Check out the full list.

Flexible Space Sees Major Growth

As technology changes the way people live, work and commute, investors are increasingly looking to invest in buildings with a high percentage of flexible space, reports GlobeSt. In fact, JLL recently noted that office flex grew by 29% in 2017, and is likely to grow by more than 25% in 2018.

Just Closed! $1.5M SBA 504 Loan for Retail Space in New York

Liberty is happy to announce that we’ve just closed a $1.5 million SBA 504 loan for the acquisition of a retail property in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens, NY.

Industrial Construction to Swell in Chicago

Similar to the national market, Chicago has seen record-breaking industrial construction in the last few years, including finishing 19 million SF in 2016 and 22.6 million SF in 2017. Though growth hasn’t been as strong in 2018, experts believe it will ramp up again soon in response to increasing demand from users and investors.

Liberty Funds More Than $39 Million in Recent Industrial Acquisitions

Recently, Liberty has funded more than $39 million in industrial and warehouse acquisitions for business owners taking advantage of some of the hottest industrial markets in the country.

2018 Prediction Scorecard

We’ve got to give it to the folks at Bisnow for being willing to assess the accuracy of their predictions from last year. From a booming industrial sector to leisure travel-focused hotels to senior housing, they gave themselves a passing grade. Maybe that means good things for their 2019 predictions?

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

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News Roundup: Healthcare and Industrial Outlook in 2019

Posted on December 6, 2018 by kunallibertysbf

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The 2019 Outlook for Industrial: Strong, Not Stronger

The industrial sector dynamics suggest that there’s still growth to be had in 2019, but that it’s unlikely that 2019 will be a stronger year for industrial than 2018 was, Geoffrey Kasselman of Newmark Knight Frank tells RE Journals.

In a New York, Nashville and Phoenix State of Mind

Industrial real estate is performing at record levels across the country. But New York City – specifically the boroughs of the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island – Nashville and Phoenix are the top three markets, reports View the Space.

Liberty Finances More Than $18 Million in Projects in New York, Tennessee & Arizona

Liberty has recently provided more than $18.9 million in financing for the acquisition of properties in New York, Tennessee and Arizona.

Surgery Centers on the Rise

As convenience becomes a priority in healthcare, more and more patients are opting for treatment in smaller facilities rather than large hospitals. Surgery centers have grown 82% since 2000, and the number of hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S. is now almost equal. This growth is expected to continue into 2019, GlobeSt reports.

Liberty Provides More Than $14.2 Million in Healthcare Sector Financing

Liberty provided more than $14.2 million in SBA 504 loans to projects in the healthcare sector in 2018, including a skilled nursing facility in Tucson and a medical facility acquisition in Miami.

Fundamentals Are Key for Midwest CRE in 2019

Though it’s unclear how politics, oversaturation and interest rates will affect the commercial real estate landscape in 2019, the strength of Chicago’s economy means the devil is ultimately in the details of each particular deal, notes RE Journals.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk.

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News Roundup: Why Inland Is the New Coastal

Posted on November 29, 2018 by kunallibertysbf

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No End in Sight for Industrial Real Estate in Southern California

Industrial is leading commercial real estate across the country, but in Southern California, it’s breaking records left and right. According to GlobeSt, industrial prices in Los Angeles are currently 70% above the national average, while prices in Orange County and Inland Empire have increased significantly in the last five years.

Inland is the New Coastal

Thanks to the vested interest of local community banks, higher cap rates, growing economies and population increases driven by affordability, some investors are moving away from big coastal markets and focusing instead on smaller secondary markets in the Midwest, reports Bisnow.

Liberty Provides More Than $28 Million in SBA 504 Funding in Non-Coastal Areas

Liberty has provided more than $28 million in SBA 504 loans for the acquisition of properties in non-coastal areas in Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.

Hotels Are Doing Better than Ever

In 2018, more hotel rooms were occupied – and at higher rates– than ever before. National Real Estate Investor notes that as long as the demand for hotel rooms continues to outpace the number of rooms available, occupancy and rental rates will continue to increase.

Liberty Provides More Than $12 Million in Financing for Hotels

In the space of just one year, Liberty provided more than $12.4 million in financing for hotel properties in Las Vegas, Nevada, and St. Simons Island, Georgia.

How Much Longer Do We Have?

The current real estate expansion is almost in its ninth year, making it the second-longest in the post-World War II era. Many in the commercial real estate industry are wondering if a recession is imminent. While many economists believe that this expansion is in its later stages, experts have put the odds of a recession in the next year at just 15%, GlobeSt reports.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk.

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News Roundup: How Will Technology Change Commercial Real Estate?

Posted on November 21, 2018 by kunallibertysbf

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Will Self-Driving Cars Change Commercial Real Estate?

Incorporating parking is an integral part of commercial real estate development, particularly in urban areas. Bisnow reports that autonomous vehicles, which could drop people off at work instead of being parked for hours on end, could dramatically change the development of commercial real estate moving forward.

Liberty Provides $ 43.6 Million in SBA 504 Loans for Properties in Urban Areas

Liberty has provided more than $43.6 million in financing for the acquisition of properties in major U.S. cities including Miami, Tucson, New York, San Diego, Atlanta, Memphis, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia.

Industrial is Real Estate’s “Darling” Class

Industrial, distribution and warehouse continue to lead the commercial real estate pack across the country. GlobeSt reports that the strong performance of industrial real estate can be partly attributed to recent investments in multi-story industrial properties.

Liberty Provides $32.8 Million to Finance Industrial Properties

Liberty has provided more than $32.8 million in SBA 504 loans for the acquisition of industrial properties and warehouses across the country.

The Future of Commercial Real Estate and Technology

It’s not just automated vehicles that might change the face of commercial real estate. National Real Estate Investor reports on two ongoing MIT studies aimed to better understand how design and technology will change the way people live and work and how those changes will affect the commercial real estate landscape.

Healthcare Real Estate Growing Faster than U.S. Economy

As Americans live longer and medical technology improves, demand for convenient access to healthcare continues to steadily increase. GlobeSt reports that the growth in this sector is outpacing overall economic growth and that demand for existing healthcare facilities and new constructions will continue to grow in 2019.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk.

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News Roundup: Red-Hot Industrial Market Not Threatened by Trade Wars

Posted on November 16, 2018 by kunallibertysbf

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Red-Hot Industrial Market Outpaces Aggressive Construction

Industrial construction is moving at a fast clip – and demand continues to outpace it. Globe Street reports that the national average vacancy rate has remained below 5% despite widespread new construction and inventory. Need financing for an industrial space? Give us a call at (855) 590-1174 or email info@localhost to talk to our experts.

Trade Wars Don’t Threaten Industrial Sector … Yet

Nationwide, year-over-year rent growth in the industrial sector hit 7.3% in Q3 – and in coastal markets like Oakland/East Bay, Sacramento and Long Island, rent growth was more than double that. Commercial Property Executive notes that record-high port volumes are likely a result of concerns over tariffs.

Liberty Finances Industrial Properties in Coastal California

Liberty has provided $14.1 million in SBA 504 loans for two industrial properties in San Diego, California.

A Brand-New World for Healthcare Real Estate

With the advent of digital technology and the introduction of medical concierges and telehealth, access to healthcare has changed dramatically in the last decade. At Bisnow’s recent National Healthcare East event, attendees discussed how healthcare real estate is adapting accordingly with a renewed focus on flexibility.

Liberty Finances Health Care Projects in 2018 for More Than $14 Million

With a $13 million SBA 504 loan for a skilled nursing facility in Tucson, Arizona, and a $1.2 million SBA 504 loan for a medical facility acquisition in Miami, Florida, Liberty has provided $14.2 million in healthcare project financing in 2018 alone.

Follow Strong Population Growth for Acquisition Targets

Florida, California, Texas, Arizona, Washington – according to National Real Estate Investor, these are some of the top states that people in the U.S. are moving to right now. Strong population growth is a good indicator of future acquisition opportunities, so we’ll be keeping an eye on these markets (and you should, too).

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

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News Roundup: A House (and Senate) Divided Will Probably Be Fine, Warehouse Markets With the Most Momentum & More

Posted on November 9, 2018 by kunallibertysbf

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The Government’s Divided, and That’s OK

Last Tuesday’s election has provided millions of hours of commentary from cable news anchors and their guests, but what did it mean for CRE? An article on Globe St. takes a look, and pulls out four key takeaways that can mostly be summed up as “we’ll probably be all right.”

Liberty Provides More Than $31 Million in Financing in the Northeast

Liberty SBF has provided over $31 million in SBA 504 financing for projects in the Northeast, including major projects in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. A major driver of all those loans has been in the industrial sector. Read our article on what makes for a hot industrial market.

SBA 504 Program Funds Over $4.75 Billion in FY2018

The SBA announced its figures for FY2018 lending, revealing that the SBA 504 program provided nearly $5 billion in capital – in the form of 5,874 individual loans. The agency’s newly launched 25-year debenture is evidently popular, fueling more than 1,000 individual loans in under six months. What’s so great about this new loan? We’re glad you asked. Read what a 25-year term SBA 504 loan means for small businesses.

Sacramento CA, Dayton OH & Jacksonville FL Top List of Warehouse Markets With the Most Momentum

A recent report analyzed warehouse markets in the United States, in terms of three key growth factors, to identify the top growth markets in the sector. National Real Estate Investor turned that data into a slideshow, with 28 of the country’s fastest-growing warehouse markets.

Liberty Provides $30+ Million for Warehouse Projects

Liberty offers SBA 504 financing for small business warehouse acquisitions in all 50 states. Over the past three years, we’ve provided more than $30 million in financing for warehouse projects in New Jersey, California, Georgia and Pennsylvania alone!

Investors See Opportunity in Medical Space

In a recent piece, REIT analyst Richard Anderson breaks down what he sees as a common thread between strategies recently announced by three of the industry’s biggest players: a focus on medical office space. It’s no wonder when recent studies have shown that demand for this specialty real estate class is expected to quickly outstrip supply. Want to learn more about the enormous opportunity in the owner-occupied medical asset class? Read our latest article on the topic here.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk.

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News Roundup: Politics & CRE, a Self-Storage Boom and Soaring Demand for Small-Business Lending

Posted on November 2, 2018 by kunallibertysbf

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Political Races for Commercial Real Estate Pros to Watch

As America heads to the ballot box tomorrow to decide the makeup of Congress for the next two years, Commercial Observer put together a list of races whose outcomes will have a direct effect on commercial real estate markets. Take a look, then keep a slightly more informed eye on results tomorrow evening.

Liberty Provides More than $14.2 Million in Health Care Financing in 2018

Recently, Liberty provided $1.2 million in financing for a medical facility in Miami, FL. That brings SBA 504 health care facility financing totals to over $14 million for 2018 alone.

Self-Storage Is Booming – and NOLA Is Leading the Way

The self-storage industry has outpaced the broader economy, growing 4.5% annually in recent years, and adding $4 billion in new storage spaces over the last year. And nowhere is that boom more obvious than in New Orleans, where more than 1 million sq. ft. of self-storage space is currently under construction.

REITs Outperform the Market

Ever-positive analysts have had to break out their euphemisms for stock market losses over the past few weeks, some even admitting that we may be seeing the early stages of a “correction.” But, despite that “volatility,” Bisnow reports that REITs have been outperforming the rest of the market, painting a positive picture for at least one sector.

Liberty Provides $23+ Million in Financing to Projects in California

Liberty is a nationwide provider of SBA 504 loans, but over the last two years, we’ve financed more than $23 million for projects in the state of California alone, including projects in Newport Beach, Imperial, San Diego and Riverside.

Small Business Lending Demand Up Significantly

The conclusion from the latest Thomson Reuters / PayNet Small Business Lending Index? Small businesses are doing well, and are under low financial stress. As a result, they’re investing in growth, driving demand for small business loans up 16% from last year.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk.

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News Roundup: SBA 504 Momentum Continues, Healthcare & CRE Landscape, Industrial Vacancy at Lowest since 2000

Posted on October 29, 2018 by kunallibertysbf

SBA 504 Momentum Continues in 2018

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the SBA 504 loan program has experienced another strong year in 2018, granting 5,874 small business loans for a total of more than $4.75 billion. The introduction of the 25-year Debenture in April has also been successful, with more than 1,000 debentures sold by the end of September.

Liberty SBF is Expanding Nationwide

Liberty SBF is growing. We recently doubled our inside sales teams on both coasts, brought on expert originators from all over the country, and hired a National Director of Originations.

Industrial Real Estate Vacancy at Lowest Since 2000

Thanks to ongoing demand for warehouses in the industrial/logistics sector, industrial real estate has experienced its 33^rd straight quarter of declining vacancy. According to a recent CBRE report, the national industrial vacancy rate is 7.2%—its lowest since the year 2000.

Who Gets the Credit for Industrial Demand?

While many attribute robust industrial real estate demand to booming e-commerce, the reality is that food & beverage, logistics, packaging and manufacturing sectors are important players, particularly in markets like Southern California, GlobeSt reports.

Liberty Provides $14.2 Million in SBA 504 Loans for Healthcare

Liberty has provided $14.2 million in SBA 504 loans for the acquisitions of a medical facility in Miami, Florida, and a skilled nursing facility in Tucson, Arizona.

Health Care and the Commercial Real Estate Landscape

When it comes to healthcare, people are increasingly shifting from traditional hospital care to smaller, community outpatient clinics. How does that impact commercial real estate? Commercial Property Executive shares a clip exploring this trend and from the recent CREW Network meeting in San Diego.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk.

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News Roundup: Industrial Still a Major Player, a Sunny Southern Outlook, 2018 Looks to Close Strong

Posted on October 22, 2018 by kunallibertysbf

A Strong Close to a Strong Year

2018 has been a strong year for investment activity and commercial real estate performance, thanks in no small part to activity in the industrial market. According to Globe Street, industrial will continue to add value for owners and investors through the end of the year and into 2019.

Liberty Closes SBA 504 Loan for the Acquisition of a NJ Industrial Property

Liberty provided $1.12M in SBA 504 financing for the acquisition of a warehouse in the red-hot New Jersey industrial market. See all of our closed deals.

Experts Say Strong Industrial Investment to Continue

Nearly 92% of respondents in the annual Investor Sentiment Report from RCM-SIOR saw plenty more growth potential in the industrial investment sector. Respondents cited record and diversified demand, low vacancy, and the expanding economy as key drivers of growth.

A Sunny Southern Outlook

According to PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), seven of the top 10 investment markets are in the South. Dallas / Fort Worth tops the list, which was released at the ULI Fall Meeting. Brooklyn is second, followed by Raleigh-Durham, Orlando, Nashville, Austin, Boston, Denver, Charlotte and Tampa. Growth in the education, health care and technology sectors are the primary drivers of commercial real estate in these markets.

Liberty Provides Over $16.7 Million in Financing to Projects in the South

Liberty has provided more than $16.7 million in financing for various projects in southern cities, including: Panama City, FL; Greensboro, NC; Memphis, TN; Atlanta, GA, Norcross, GA; and St. Simons Island, GA.

Playing the Field

While industrial and distribution properties have the best investment prospects for 2019 – similar to last year’s prognosis – the 2019 Emerging Trends in Real Estate from PwC and ULI notes that investors are increasingly looking for new opportunities in property types that they have not tried before.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk.

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News Roundup: Self-Storage Rides a High, Rate Hikes Haven’t Ruined Things and the Dawning of the Age of the Cheap Chic Hotel

Posted on October 15, 2018 by kunallibertysbf

Self-Storage Is Up 120%+, Still a Good Bet

Let’s face it, we’re addicted to stuff. And self-storage facilities are there to help. That’s why self-storage sector REITs are up 120.6% in the last eight years. While self-storage rental rates may no longer be growing by double digits, many professionals see plenty of positives in the sector’s future.

Liberty Finances $1.9 Million Self-Storage Facility

Liberty SBF has provided nearly $2 million in SBA 504 financing to a self-storage facility in Panama City, FL. The loan allowed the owners to refinance their property, while taking advantage of the low fixed-interest rates and long terms of SBA 504 loans to improve their cash-flow position.

Rate Hikes Haven’t Impacted Pricing or Volume … Yet

While the Fed keeps bumping interest rates higher, and plans to keep doing more of the same, real estate pricing and availability have yet to show repercussions. Globe St. reports that while pricing and sales velocity are currently remaining unchanged, things could slow down toward the end of the year.

Affordable, Trendy Hotels Cash in on Consumer Demand

What do millennials want? Good design. And what do they want to pay for it? Not much. The New York Times is reporting on the rise of the cheap, chic hotel that’s meeting consumer demand with low-priced rooms combined with trendsetting designs. And consumers can’t get enough.

Liberty Finances Hotel Projects in Georgia and Utah

Liberty recently provided funding for two hotel projects, a $7.7 million loan for a hotel on St. Simons Island, Georgia, and a $4.7 million SBA 504 loan for a hotel acquisition in Midvale, Utah.

Industrial Property Activity Spikes in the Midwest

For months, East and West Coast metros have been feeling the heat of incredible demand for industrial properties, fueled by the “Amazon effect” and e-commerce logistics. Now, it looks as though the Midwest is getting involved, with a 103% increase in industrial CRE investment in Columbus, a 41% increase in Chicago and a 29% increase in Indianapolis.

How Can We Help You?

Liberty SBF is the #1 ranked non-bank SBA 504 lender by volume in the country. We offer personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk.