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March 17, 2018

Why Commercial Loans Had a Successful 2017

The end of 2017 wasn’t quite the strongest quarter, but overall 2017 was a really good year for commercial loans. Just recently, Bank Financial Corporation released […]
March 17, 2018

How to Raise Your Business Credit Score for Commercial Loans

Your business credit score will play a role in approval for commercial loans. If your business is just starting out, you might not have an impressive […]
March 16, 2018

How to Know What to Expect When Applying for Commercial Real Estate Loans

If you are looking for a loan for your real estate property, then you need to know what to expect when applying for commercial real estate […]
March 16, 2018

Why Commercial Real Estate Loans are Beneficial for Small Businesses

It can be exciting when it is time to expand your new business, but it can also be stressful when you need to start looking for […]
March 15, 2018

How to Know What to Expect When Applying for Commercial Real Estate Loans

If you are looking for a loan for your real estate property, then you need to know what to expect when applying for commercial real estate […]
March 15, 2018

Why Asking the Right Questions is Important While Finding the Right Hard Money Lender

Working with the right hard money lenders is important on so many levels. Many things need to be considered like the location, property type and intended […]
March 14, 2018

Reviewing the Types of Alternative Commercial Loans

Why traditional commercial loans might not be right for you… and how to find the perfect loan to achieve business success. Level 4 Funding shows you […]
March 11, 2018

Alternative Ideas for Helping You Obtain Commercial Loans Through a Broker

Why should you seek an alternative lender for your commercial loans? There are many benefits to going this route — Level 4 Funding explains them here, […]
March 7, 2018

How to Ensure Eligibility for Commercial Loans

      Can you really increase our chances of getting approved for commercial loans? Indeed there are many ways to improve your odds and Level […]
January 31, 2018

Commercial lending related to multifamily developments boosted by new tax bill

Commercial real estate loans tied to multifamily developments should be on the rise as a result of specific provisions in the recently passed Republican tax bill. […]
January 31, 2018

OCC Chairman will pursue charter for alternative commercial lenders.

The idea for a national charter for alternative commercial lenders has proven controversial, as it stands such groups must refer to the regulations of each individual […]
January 31, 2018

Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on commercial real estate lending

Commercial real estate and commercial lending stand to benefit from specific changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The full impact of these changes however […]
January 30, 2018

Commercial mortgage backed securities add uncertainty in 2018

The wave of commercial mortgage backed securities in need of refinancing will linger in 2018. These mortgage bonds issued prior to the great recession will continue […]
January 30, 2018

SBA lowers equity requirements for new commercial loans

As of January 1 the SBA announced it would lower equity requirements for new 7a loans. 7a borrowers will only need to finance 10 percent of […]
January 30, 2018

Commercial real estate transactions and commercial real estate loans expected to rise in 2018

The sluggish pace of commercial real estate lending seen in the first half of last year is expected to improve in the coming year. Commercial real […]
January 29, 2018

2018 shaping up to be a good year for commercial lending

Rising interest rates, business friendly environment in Washington and the strength of the economy will help bolster commercial lending in the coming year Interest rates are […]
January 29, 2018

Defaults on commercial loans related to retail expected to slow this year

Commercial loans tied to retail properties will find new strength over the coming year, as retailers find new efficiencies. The record pace of retail defaults and […]
January 25, 2018

1031 rule retained under recent tax bill; commercial lenders breathe a sigh of relief

The 1031 rule enables investors to defer the payment of capital gains by reinvesting income in similar properties. A large number of commercial real estate transactions, […]
January 25, 2018

Commercial real estate: offices being redefined by shared spaces

The owners of commercial real estate once thought the ideal office was one that could seat the most people. Ideas about what makes an office efficient […]
January 24, 2018

Commercial Real Estate Loans vs Home Mortgages

Commercial real estate loans are a different animal than their home mortgage counterparts. Learn the differences so that you are prepared when walking in to the […]