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10 Articles About CRE From Liberty SBF

Liberty SBF has become a thought leader in commercial real estate finance with articles published online and in major industry media outlets. Below are 10 articles published by Liberty SBF or in influential publications with the company’s input.

1) Non-Bank Lending Is the Solution for Small Business CRE Loans

Strong demand for capital in the commercial real estate sector is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Historically low interest rates, a robust economy, and strong employment numbers are boosting a surge in CRE demand across the country. People might assume that all commercial real estate lenders are alike, but there are many types of financial institutions that work with CRE borrowers.

What is a non-bank lender and how is it different?

2) Think Retail is Dead? Think Again!

Despite what you might be hearing in the news, in today’s strong economy, retail trade continues to grow. April 2019 saw a year-over-year 3.1 percent increase in US retail sales

Find out how business owners can thrive in the new retail ecosystem especially with an SBA 504 loan.

3) Green Office Properties & the SBA 504 Loan

When you acquire a green office property you can help protect the natural environment, have a healthier workplace, and take advantage of the special SBA 504 Green loan program, when the office property you are purchasing meets certain environmental standards.

Find out advantage of SBA 504 financing for office properties here.

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4) Loan Interest Rates for Dummies (and the Rest of Us)

We spend a lot of time talking about interest rates because they affect so much of our lives. On a personal level, they govern the cost of our mortgage, our credit card bill and our car payment. In business, they affect our ability to grow and expand, to invest in new equipment, and to purchase commercial real estate.

But how well do we really understand interest rates? Where do they come from? What do they mean, and how can we make smart financial decisions based on our expectations for future interest rates?

Click here to find out more about interest rates.

5) Characteristics of an Industrial Real Estate Hot Spot

Over the past few years there has been a revitalization of the industrial sector, driven primarily by e-commerce retailers looking for warehouse space that meets their specific needs.

On paper, that looks like decreased industrial vacancy and increased rents. What really makes an industrial hot spot in different regions?

Click here to see what makes an industrial hot spot.

6) The Interim Second – a Critical Element of Every SBA 504 Loan

If you’re familiar with SBA 504 loans, you’re likely at least familiar with the term “interim second.” But there’s also a good chance that you may not fully understand what an interim second is, and how critical it is to SBA 504 financing.

Click here to learn more about Interim Seconds for SBA 504 loans.

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7) What a 25-Year Term on SBA 504 Loans Means for Business Owners

Last year, the SBA made the first major change to its 504 loan program in over 30 years: It added a 25-year term. Now, businesses owners applying for a SBA 504 loan can choose from a 10-, 20- or 25-year debenture. What’s different about a 25-Year SBA 504 loan?

Click here to find out.

8) Scale the Multifamily Mountain with a Bridge Loan

When your multifamily property deal needs to close before your agency loan is approved. When this happens, having a strong bridge lender on speed dial can make a commercial mortgage broker look like a hero to their client.

Find out more about bridge lending for multifamily here.

9) Spotlight on Self-Storage: What’s all the Buzz About?

This asset class may not exude the glamour of a shiny downtown office tower, but self-storage assets have for a long time been the unsung heroes of commercial real estate investments. People are talking more and more about self-storage.

Read why here.

10) Hotel Financing With the SBA 504 Loan Program

The US hotel industry saw another record year in 2018, reaching absolute values that were the highest ever benchmarked. A 10th consecutive year of growth is predicted for 2019, according to CBRE Hotels Americas Research. As experienced lenders, we are convinced that the best, most cost-effective solution is to finance your hotel is with an SBA 504 loan.

In this article, we will walk you through today’s peak hotel market, as well as recent changes that affect SBA 504 loans.

Get Your Deal Quoted!

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Medical Office in Phoenix, SBA 504 Loan Benefits

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10 Reasons Applying For an SBA 504 Loan is Worth It

AZBigmedia.com published a summary of the top 10 reasons to apply for an SBA 504 loan. A low down payment topped the list, allowing business owners to purchase a property they otherwise couldn’t afford. A 30-40 percent down payment isn’t attainable for most small business owners but the SBA 504 loan program finances up to 90 percent of the acquisition plus some soft costs. Long term, fixed interest rates are other reasons to go SBA 504. The full list provides a quick education on 504 financing.


Phoenix Medical Office Vacancy Falls 33%

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Demand in the form of an increased population has helped the medical office market in Phoenix. A new report from JLL shows that vacancy rates have fallen by 33 percent in the past five years. But, it’s not just a population boom that is driving growth in this corner of America. Over the years, Phoenix has attracted some heavy hitters in the medical provider sector including the Mayo Clinic, Banner Health and Dignity Health, the largest hospital system in the US.


The Drumbeat to Cut Rates Gets Louder

As the trade wars continue to escalate, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reassured the financial markets, saying the Fed will “act as appropriate to sustain” the current economic expansion. Is a rate cut appropriate to the times? Anxious about the trade war, Wall Street is expecting that the Fed will cut its benchmark rate twice before the end of the year.


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 Liberty SBF’s 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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Liberty SBF Closes Conventional Loan Refi for Industrial Property in CA

CONVENTIONAL – $804K – INLAND EMPIRE, CA

A commercial landscaping company in the Inland Empire, CA recently refinanced an SBA 504 loan with a very competitive fixed-rate Conventional loan from Liberty SBF.

The owners used the proceeds to pay off an existing lien on an industrial property and took cash out for working capital to pay down short-term debt and purchase new vehicles and equipment.

How can we help?

Liberty SBF offers personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk. 

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

Changed Focus for Late-Cycle CRE Investing

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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

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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?

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

Let’s Talk. 

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Liberty SBF Closes $1.6MM SBA 504 Loan for Warehouse Acquisition in FL

A dent-and-scratch appliance supply company near Orlando, Florida recently acquired a 34K square foot warehouse with a $1.6MM SBA 504 loan from Liberty SBF. The deal closed within a very tight timeframe even allowing for a delay due to the government shutdown.

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. Florida Business Development Corporation partnered with Liberty SBF on the deal and will provide the government guaranteed second lien loan when the debenture funds. By purchasing this property, the business owner is saving money on monthly, rent improving cash flow.

How can we help?

Liberty SBF offers personal service for SBA 504, bridge and conventional loans. We’d love to help you.

Let’s Talk. 

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News Roundup: Uber-izing self-storage…

The Latest Commercial Real Estate News From Liberty SBF

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

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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

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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

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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.

Let’s Talk. 

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News Roundup: Self-storage & Warehouse in Focus

The Latest Commercial Real Estate News From Liberty SBF

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

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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

The Latest Commercial Real Estate News From Liberty SBF

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

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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

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The 18 CRE Trends That’ll Dominate 2019

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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

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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

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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

Industrial Chicago scene

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

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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

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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.

Let’s Talk. 

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News Roundup: Healthcare and Industrial Outlook in 2019

The Latest Commercial Real Estate News From Liberty SBF

 

The 2019 Outlook for Industrial: Strong, Not Stronger

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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

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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

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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

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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

Medical Facility in Arizona

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

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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

The Latest Commercial Real Estate News From Liberty SBF

 

No End in Sight for Industrial Real Estate in Southern California

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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

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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

Medical facility in Nevada

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

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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

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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?

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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?

The Latest Commercial Real Estate News From Liberty SBF

 

Will Self-Driving Cars Change Commercial Real Estate?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

The Latest Commercial Real Estate News From Liberty SBF

 

Red-Hot Industrial Market Outpaces Aggressive Construction

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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

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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

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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

Doctors talking in hospital hallway

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

Medical Facility in Arizona

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

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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.

Let’s Talk. 

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

The Latest Commercial Real Estate News From Liberty SBF

 

The Government’s Divided, and That’s OK

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

 

SBA 504 Momentum Continues in 2018

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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

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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

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Thanks to ongoing demand for warehouses in the industrial/logistics sector, industrial real estate has experienced its 33rd 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?

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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

Medical facility with palm trees

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

Medical facility waiting room

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.