Netflix Attempt to Move Beyond Screens Relies on This Empty Mall Department Store
Streamer Shows One Way Struggling Shopping Venues Get Repurposed Streaming giant Netflix plans to transform a vacant Lord & Taylor store into one of its first brick-and-mortar entertainment venues, putting on view the latest type of repurposing across the country of defunct department-store mall locations. The Los Gatos, California-based company said it will turn the […]
The commercial real estate credit crunch: ‘There’s a tsunami coming
Distressed investors see one of the best opportunities in a generation to buy troubled U.S. real estate assets as the commercial property crash continues to roil the market. Private equity firms are already positioned to take advantage. About 64% of the $400 billion of dry powder that the industry has set aside for property investment […]
How Non-Bank Lenders Can Win with “Productized” Finance Solutions
Non-bank small business lenders face the challenge of distinguishing themselves from both traditional banks and fintech startups. One effective strategy to stand out and attract new business is to move away from general financing offerings and instead focus on specific product solutions that address consistent client needs. This targeted approach can lead to deeper market […]
Multifamily Real Estate: An Investment Standout And Strategies For Success
In the current high-interest rate environment, investors have a unique window of opportunity to acquire multifamily properties at a discount. Deals are available for investors, as long as they enter the market well-informed. As the principal of a family office and co-founder of a privately held real estate investment firm, we are currently allocating into […]
Fed slashes interest rates by a half point, an aggressive start to its first easing campaign in four years
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday enacted its first interest rate cut since the early days of the Covid pandemic, slicing half a percentage point off benchmark rates in an effort to head off a slowdown in the labor market. With both the jobs picture and inflation softening, the central bank’s Federal Open Market […]
What Is an SBA 504 Loan, How to Approve it and What are the Pros & Cons?
An SBA 504 loan is a long-term, fixed-rate loan for financing real estate and equipment. The SBA 504 loan program promotes economic growth and job creation by encouraging commercial lenders to finance small business expansions while mitigating the lender’s risk. Overview of the SBA 504 Loan Program An SBA 504 loan provides funding assistance to […]
SBA Guarantee Fee: An Overview and Cost Breakdown
SBA guarantee fees help cover the SBA’s costs when a borrower defaults on a loan. Fees vary based on loan amount and repayment term. What is the SBA guarantee fee? Business lenders pay guarantee fees for loans they issue that are guaranteed under the SBA loan program. SBA guarantee fees are typically passed from the […]
What is an SBA 504 Loan? Pros & Cons of SBA 504 Loans
An SBA 504 loan is a long-term, fixed-rate loan for financing real estate and equipment. The SBA 504 loan program promotes economic growth and job creation by encouraging commercial lenders to finance small business expansions while mitigating the lender’s risk. Overview of the SBA 504 Loan Program An SBA 504 loan provides funding assistance to […]
Understanding the USDA 9003 Business & Industry Loan Program
The USDA Section 9003 Program, also known as the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program, provides low-interest loans to support the development of renewable energy systems in rural areas. This program is instrumental in promoting rural development and job creation by funding the construction, improvement, or purchase of renewable energy systems. History […]
