Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Loan Down Payments: The Complete Guide

Commercial Loan Down Payments: The Complete Guide

Commercial loans generally require a down payment of between 20-40%, with some exceptions. Down payment requirements vary significantly due to a variety of factors, including loan use, credit score, borrower history, and more.

Should You Work With A Commercial Mortgage Broker?

Should You Work With A Commercial Mortgage Broker?

Due to their relationships with multiple lenders and industry experience, good commercial mortgage brokers can negotiate better rates and terms for borrowers while increasing their chances of closing.

The Top 15 Commercial Real Estate Lenders of 2022

The Top 15 Commercial Real Estate Lenders of 2022

The top commercial real estate lenders of 2022 include CBRE Multifamily Capital, Berkadia, Greystone, Arbor Commercial Funding, and Walker and Dunlop.

What is a Credit Tenant Lease?

What is a Credit Tenant Lease?

A credit tenant lease, or CTL, is a type of long-term lease in which the tenant's creditworthiness is used as collateral for a commercial real estate loan. The lender, typically a bank, life insurance company, or CMBS lender, agrees to make a loan to the owner of the property leased by the credit tenant. CTLs are often used by major corporations, educational institutions, or government agencies who want to lease space in high-end office buildings or large retail centers. Credit tenant lease terms are typically between 10-15 years.

Depreciation and Accelerated Depreciation in Real Estate 

Depreciation and Accelerated Depreciation in Real Estate 

Because real estate depreciates over time, the IRS allows investors to deduct the cost of that depreciation from their overall taxable income on an annual basis, reducing their overall tax burden. Here’s how.

Physical Vacancy vs. Economic Vacancy: What's the Difference?

Physical Vacancy vs. Economic Vacancy: What's the Difference?

When determining whether to invest in a commercial property, it’s essential to look at the property’s vacancy rate. There are two major types, or methods, of measuring vacancy; economic vacancy and physical vacancy. Economic vacancy represents the rental loss a property owner experiences due to vacancy over a certain time period, while physical vacancy represents the percentage of units that are vacant over a specific time period.

Accretion, Reliction, Accession, and Avulsion in Real Estate 

Accretion, Reliction, Accession, and Avulsion in Real Estate 

Accretion, reliction, accession, and avulsion are all terms that involve changes in the size of property due to movements of water and soil. Accretion and reliction involve increases in land area, while accession and avulsion refer to reductions in land area.

Mortgage Constant and How to Calculate It

Mortgage Constant and How to Calculate It

Mortgage constant, or loan constant, is a metric that compares the annual debt service of a prospective commercial real estate loan to the entire loan amount. The mortgage constant is sometimes referred to as loan cap rate or mortgage capitalization rate.

Industrial Cap Rates: What Investors Need to Know

Industrial Cap Rates: What Investors Need to Know

If you’re an industrial real estate investor, looking at the current market cap rates of potential investments is often an essential part of the underwriting and investment selection process. In today’s market, industrial cap rates are among the lowest of all asset types.

What is Cap Rate Spread in Commercial Real Estate?

What is Cap Rate Spread in Commercial Real Estate?

Cap rate spread is the difference between the cap rate of commercial properties and current interest rates, typically measured by the 10-year Treasury Rate. Cap rate spread is an important indicator of risk, as U.S. Treasury bonds are considered virtually “risk-free,” while real estate investing involves a considerable degree of perceived risk.