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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
