In the past, raising outside equity for small- and mid-sized real estate operators to purchase commercial real estate was dominated by investment advisors who would pitch deals to their clients. The minimum investment amounts were fairly low, in the $25,000-$100,000 area, and investment advisors … [Read more...] about 4.28.17: Raising Real Estate Capital in the Digital Age
Archives for April 2017
4.25.17: CMBS Conduit Loan Rates Stable as CMBS Spreads Remain Steady
CMBS conduit loan borrowers are finding calm waters as spreads on CMBS securities have been stable for most of 2017 to date. In addition, the 10-year Swap rate, the benchmark index for setting interest rates on CMBS conduit loans, has remained in a relatively narrow range of roughly 2.30%-2.60%. … [Read more...] about 4.25.17: CMBS Conduit Loan Rates Stable as CMBS Spreads Remain Steady
4.19.17: National Alliance of Commercial Loan Brokers (NACLB) Announces 3rd Annual Conference & Expo to be Held in Orlando, FL
The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida is the site of the NACLB’s 3rd Annual National Alliance of Commercial Loan Brokers (NACLB) Conference & Expo. The conference begins on Tuesday, October 17 with an opening cocktail reception and concludes on Thursday afternoon, … [Read more...] about 4.19.17: National Alliance of Commercial Loan Brokers (NACLB) Announces 3rd Annual Conference & Expo to be Held in Orlando, FL
4.13.17: AAHOA Trade Show in San Antonio, TX a Huge Success
On April 12-13, 2017, ValueXpress exhibited at the annual Asian American Hotel Owners (AAHOA) Trade Show held in San Antonio, Texas. The sold-out trade show was attended by a record crowd of more than 6,500 Asian American hoteliers ready to lock in long-term, fixed-rate hotel loans before interest … [Read more...] about 4.13.17: AAHOA Trade Show in San Antonio, TX a Huge Success
4.10.17: Hoteliers Should Use CMBS Loans to Finance PIPs
Competition among hotel franchises is fierce. Franchisors are continually updating the interior and exterior designs for new hotels that become part of their franchise. This updating is often referred to as the latest “prototype” or “brand standard.” Properties that were franchised 10-15 years ago … [Read more...] about 4.10.17: Hoteliers Should Use CMBS Loans to Finance PIPs
4.5.17: Class B Malls Struggle to Refinance
With Sears, Macy’s and JC Penney closing hundreds of stores, mostly in older malls in less-desirable locations, the divide between good malls and bad malls is widening. The best malls, often owned by Simon Property Group, Taubman Centers, Inc. and Westfield LLC, have lenders knocking down their … [Read more...] about 4.5.17: Class B Malls Struggle to Refinance
