Dec 11
Finalizing a Small Business Administration loan (SBA loan) and refinancing an SBA loan can frequently be among the most difficult commercial mortgage and business financing circumstances for a business finance or business real estate borrower. There are successful business loan strategies for both loan situations.
Are SBA Real Estate Mortgage Loan and Business Financing Programs Difficult?
There are usually two schools of thought about getting an SBA loan to buy a business or commercial real estate: (1) Avoid a Small Business Administration loan at all costs. (2) Use an SBA loan whenever possible. These conflicting viewpoints are due to a commercial mortgage business loan process that is perceived as complex and difficult by many commercial borrowers.
Despite the negative atmosphere surrounding the SBA loan process, it can be worth the time and effort for many borrowers. There are critical business financing and commercial real estate loan obstacles to avoid with a Small Business Administration loan, and there is only a small number of capable lenders in this demanding commercial mortgage and working capital area. It is vital for a successful SBA loan program to involve a real estate and business finance advisor that is skilled at this rigorous business loan system.
Is SBA Loan Refinancing Possible for a Real Estate Loan or Business Opportunity Financing?
SBA Loan refinancing for both real estate and business finance loans has usually been a very difficult proposition. New business loan programs have dramatically improved these Small Business Administration commercial mortgage refinancing restrictions, but the new refinancing options are not widely available.
Future planning for business financing can eliminate many SBA loan refinancing difficulties. If the original commercial real estate loan or business loan can be finalized without including an SBA loan, future business refinancing will be more viable. Borrowers should determine if the initial commercial mortgage truly must include a Small Business Administration loan.
Typical Business Finance Misperceptions with an SBA Loan
One of the prevailing views of an SBA loan program concerns the documentation needed to finish the commercial real estate mortgage requirements. The key to a successful Small Business Administration loan process is trusting the loan facilitator about what is required. What business borrowers should try to realize before becoming frustrated by the loan process is that any commercial loan process will include substantial paperwork whether an SBA loan is involved or not.
A more serious possibility for business borrowers is that they could end up with an SBA lender that is rarely successful in finalizing Small Business Administration loan applications. Judging the real estate loan and business opportunity financing process by looking at the frequency of both successful and timely outcomes for commercial borrowers, the harsh reality is that there appear to be far more ineffective SBA lenders than effective Small Business Administration lenders on a nationwide basis.
Commercial Mortgage Options – SBA Loan Alternatives for Real Estate and Business
The practicality of refinancing a commercial loan will be determined by the commercial borrower decisions when acquiring the original real estate mortgage or business financing. In obtaining a commercial loan to buy a business, non-SBA business loan possibilities should be evaluated along with the option of obtaining a Small Business Administration loan.
A conventional business loan and real estate mortgage might be more feasible than many borrowers realize. The possibility of refinancing either an SBA loan or conventional business financing will ultimately be more practical and successful when working with a skilled commercial mortgage advisor and commercial lender.
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By: Stephen Bush
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Dec 08
Before seeking an SBA (Small Business Administration) loan, borrowers should analyze several key business finance issues. This article will serve as an overview of the most important business loan and commercial real estate loan factors to assess before buying a business investment with an SBA loan in order to avoid numerous potential misunderstandings about a complicated business financing process.
Finalizing an SBA loan and refinancing a Small Business Administration loan are two of the most problematic commercial mortgage and business loan scenarios for business owners. There are practical business finance solutions for both of these common business investment problems.
Are SBA Loan and Business Finance Programs Difficult?
There are usually two schools of thought about getting a Small Business Administration loan to buy a business:
(1) Avoid this kind of commercial loan at all costs.
(2) Use such a business finance loan whenever possible.
These conflicting investment financing viewpoints are due to a commercial mortgage business loan process that is perceived as complex and difficult by many commercial borrowers.
In reality SBA loan programs are more practical than they often appear. It is critical to the success of a Small Business Administration loan program to be working with a business finance advisor and lender that is proficient at this difficult commercial mortgage and commercial loan process. There are many potential commercial financing problems to avoid when attempting to obtain a small business loans, and very few lenders are skilled in this business financing area.
Expecting Business Investing and Financing Difficulties: Business Loan Refinancing
One of the major investment drawbacks of an SBA loan has historically been the difficulty of refinancing the Small Business Administration business financing later. Current options have revised the situation and it is more feasible to arrange refinancing. It is still accurate to say that refinancing is not routinely available, but more importantly it is much easier to obtain than it was in prior years.
Advance commercial real estate loan and commercial loan planning can avoid some of the SBA loan refinancing problems. First and foremost, if the original business financing is arranged without a small business loan, this will make later business refinancing easier than if a Small Business Administration loan is involved. This means that commercial borrowers should at least consider if the initial business loan requires this form of commercial financing before proceeding.
Finalizing Small Business Financing: Two Common Commercial Loan Misunderstandings
One of the most frequent criticisms of an SBA loan program is the amount of paperwork required to complete the business loan and commercial mortgage process. What many commercial borrowers fail to understand is that any business financing process is likely to involve substantial paperwork and formal documentation requirements. In the end the key is working with a business finance advisor that understands what is required and can facilitate the submission procedures.
Beyond the paperwork concerns, a more critical and real problem is working with an SBA lender that is not very good at successfully completing Small Business Administration loan requirements. There are not many commercial lenders who are routinely effective at finishing this complex loan process with timely and successful results.
Alternatives to SBA Loan Financing – Conventional Real Estate Investment and Business Opportunity Loan Options
Conventional business finance options should always be considered simultaneously with the possibility of obtaining an SBA loan. As noted above, the feasibility of refinancing a business loan or commercial real estate loan in the future will depend heavily on the choices made by a commercial borrower when obtaining the initial commercial mortgage.
A conventional business loan or commercial mortgage might be more feasible than many borrowers realize. Refinancing is likely to be more successful if an experienced business finance lender and advisor are involved.
By: Stephen Bush
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Dec 07
The early process of reviewing business financing alternatives is likely to be confusing for investors most familiar with residential financing requirements. The outcome should be less stressful and more successful by analyzing this article as well as related commercial mortgage and business opportunity financing articles.
There are many critical differences between residential real estate investing and commercial real estate investing. There are over 25 business financing differences, and they will not all be addressed in this business finance article.
With the increasingly chaotic investment climate for residential financing in the United States, more residential real estate investors are exploring commercial real estate and business finance opportunities. It is important for prospective commercial property owners, business owners and business investors to educate themselves about options for the business loan and commercial mortgage environment they will be facing.
Personal Guarantors for Business Opportunity Financing and Commercial Loan -
Even though a business is held under corporate ownership, a personal guarantee from the principal owners is routinely required for a commercial mortgage or business loan. This also means that credit scores of the individual business owners will be used as one of the factors to qualify for a commercial loan. Typically a personal guarantee for a commercial loan is required for owners with over a 20% ownership interest.
Down Payment Requirements for Business Financing -
To purchase a business will typically require a business loan down payment varying from 10% to 25% (more in some cases). The type of business, credit scores and business experience will have an impact on the amount required for a down payment.
Stated Income Business Finance Possibilities -
Stated income business loan options will eliminate the need for a borrower to provide personal tax returns. However the stated income business finance approach will not eliminate the need to document income for the business being purchased or refinanced. Unlike residential financing, no documentation (no doc) loans are not available for a commercial mortgage.
Commercial Mortgage and Business Opportunity Financing: Size Limitations -
It is very difficult to obtain a commercial mortgage less than $100,000. A normal maximum for a stated income business loan and SBA loan situations is $2 million. A number of other business finance programs are limited to $5 million.
Appraisals for a Commercial Mortgage or Business Opportunity Financing -
Commercial real estate appraisals are much more expensive and complex than residential appraisals and typically take several weeks to complete. Commercial mortgage and business loan value is based primarily on income rather than comparison with other properties that is so common with residential financing.
Business Financing Interest Rates -
Interest rates for a business loan are generally higher than residential financing and rates up to 13% and even higher are possible. Investors will find both variable and fixed interest rates available from many commercial mortgage sources. Business opportunity financing typically has interest rates 1-3% higher than a comparable commercial real estate loan situation.
Other Important Business Finance Differences -
As noted previously, there are too many differences between residential financing and business finance situations to describe adequately in one article. Some of the critical issues discussed in separate reports are how to avoid common business loan problems, SBA loan financing, balloon and recall provisions for a commercial mortgage, business opportunity financing and special purpose commercial properties.
By: Stephen Bush
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