CAPITAL STRUCTURED AROUND YOUR BUSINESS
Commercial Real Estate Financing
Property financing must work for both the asset and the business or investment behind it. SW Capital Advisory helps evaluate owner-occupied purchases, investment property, refinancing, and transitional needs in the context of the sponsor's resources and the property's economics.
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A BRIEF VIDEO OVERVIEW
Commercial Real Estate Financing explained
A concise introduction to how commercial real estate financing may work, when it may fit, and the key considerations business owners should understand before moving forward.
Recording soonWhen this path may fit
- Moving a business from leased space into an owned facility
- Acquiring or refinancing an income-producing commercial property
- Planning improvements or a transition before permanent financing
What deserves a closer look
Separate owner-occupied and investment-property needs. Compare equity requirements, cash-flow coverage, amortization, maturity, recourse, prepayment provisions, and reserves. A longer amortization schedule does not necessarily mean a longer loan term. For transitional financing, assess what must happen before a sale or refinance can realistically repay the obligation.
What to prepare
Start with a brief overview. The exact documentation depends on the transaction and financing source.
- Property address, purchase price or estimated value, and intended use
- Rent roll and operating statements for income-producing property
- Business financials for an owner-occupied transaction
- Existing mortgage details, owner equity, project costs, and timing
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Common questions
Is owner-occupied property evaluated like an investment property?
Not necessarily. Business operating cash flow may be central to an owner-occupied request, while rental income and property expenses are central to an investment-property analysis. Lender and program requirements vary.
Can a bridge loan solve a timing issue?
It may provide a temporary path, but cost, maturity, extension terms, and a credible repayment exit must be evaluated. A projected future refinance should not be treated as guaranteed.
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