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Category Archives: Commercial Finance

Apartments not ALWAYS safe bet for investors

“Demand for apartments is falling as local employers slash jobs and more renters double up or move back home with parents.” (Job losses hurt suburban [Chicago] apartment occupancy, rents) It’s more important than ever for multifamily property investors to choose the appropriate (1) property, (2) financing, (3) rehab team, and (4) property management firm…. Continue Reading

SBA has increased the LTV and lowered the fees

The following statement was issued Monday (sorry for the delay!) by Acting Administrator Darryl K. Hairston of the U.S. Small Business Administration following the announcement by President Barack Obama of important steps being taken by the SBA and the U.S. Department of Treasury to address the economic challenges facing small businesses and entrepreneurs across the… Continue Reading