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Navigating the Underwriting Process between Quote and Closing

Preparing for Underwriting So Your Deal Gets Done

Securing a multifamily loan is like training for a marathon. By the time an investor decides on a loan, they may feel like they’ve reached the finish line, but really it’s just the halfway point.

Like training for a marathon, proper preparation leads to an accomplished goal. Investors who better understand the underwriting process will be more equipped to successfully secure funding for their next multifamily investment property.

Although it is easy to lump […]

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4 Factors that Qualify You for Multifamily Financing—Are You a Good Risk?

Every real estate investment involves risk. When considering a potential multifamily investment, you have to ask yourself, “Is this a good risk?”

Once you’ve done your own calculations and are ready to talk to a lender, it’s the lender’s turn to consider, “Is this investment a good risk for me as a lender?” And even more pointedly: “Is this client a good risk?”

In commercial real estate finance, A lender’s decision to provide millions of dollars in capital is based both […]

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Location and Loan Rates: A Critical Intersection in Multifamily Investing

Why Location, Location, Location Begs Repeating in Multifamily Investing

Location: a word so nice we say it thrice. The saying Location, location, location is oft repeated in real estate—for good reason. As the money managing site The Balance puts it, “You can buy the right home in the wrong location. You can change the structure, remodel it or alter the home’s layout but, ordinarily, you cannot move it. It’s attached to the land.”

When buying a single-family home, you may think […]

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3 Ways to Think Like a Lender When Underwriting a Multifamily Property

Investing in multifamily properties has the potential for great rewards. A critical component of your success will be your ability to secure the optimal financing for your investment. Debt plays a critical role in real estate, and a lot of investors fail to think through the lens of capital providers.

We suggest you take an empathetic approach to how lenders see the world only because it will help you better understand the lending process. If you know how lenders operate, […]

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