Wednesday, May 14, 2014

South End Capital Provides Fannie Mae Multifamily Financing For Borrowers Regected by Banks

Flexible loan program offers new hope to multifamily investors with imperfect qualifications.

We've aggressively expanded our multifamily loan program to offer bankable terms for borrowers deemed unbankable by other lenders.
              

South End Capital’s mid-April $3.2 million closing on its clients’ purchase of a $4 million multifamily property is just the latest coup for the Boston-based commercial real estate lender specializing in “hard to finance” transactions.
The financing for the 86-unit multifamily property in Livingston, CA had hit a wall with conventional lenders. The property was in a less than desirable tertiary market with a population of only about 13,000 people; what’s more, the borrowers had limited multifamily ownership and management experience, yet wanted a high loan-to-value (LTV) of 80% and better-than-market terms.
“Clearly, this was a loan on which most lenders would have great difficulty competing,” South End Capital Corporation (SECC) Founder and Managing Director Noah Grayson pointed out. Grayson’s firm, however, was able to provide a 7-year fixed, non-recourse loan amortized over 30 years at 4.69% and with no loan points, to boot. But that’s not unusual: The company’s nationwide multifamily loan program (five units and up) now offers 5-year fixed loans as low as 4.12%, 7-year fixed loans as low as 4.5%, and 10-year fixed loans as low as 5.05%, all amortized over 30 years (longer fixed periods are available).
According to Grayson, SECC will consider multifamily loan sizes from $50,000 to $20,000,000 and higher, with the best pricing (down to par) available on loans over $1,000,000. Loan-to-value (LTV) can go up to 80% on multifamily purchase transactions and rate-and-term refinances, and up to 75% on multifamily cash-out refinances. The company also offers non-recourse loans (no personal guarantee on the loan required). All US markets are eligible, regardless of population size or geographic location, and SECC will also consider multifamily loans for foreign nationals and bulk residential transactions under similar but slightly more conservative programs.
“We’ve aggressively expanded our programs in the past months,” Grayson explained, “specifically to assist entrepreneurial property investors and business owners nationwide who feel they have been denied access to capital at every turn. Our recent SECC closings demonstrate just how well our expanded programs are delivering.”
South End Capital Corp. works directly with borrowers and routinely with brokers, paying referral fees to its approved partners. To inquire about SECC’s expanded multifamily loan program and the many innovative programs available through South End Capital Corp., contact Noah Grayson directly at (888) 268.7778 ext. 2, or joel@southendcapital.com

Friday, May 9, 2014

South End Capital Corp - Small Balance Private Money Loans

South End Capital to Fund Small-Balance Private Money Loans for ‘Challenged’ Commercial Real Estate Borrowers

Nationwide program focuses on private money niche ignored by other lenders


We're focusing on smaller private-money loans for commercial real estate because this niche has been overlooked by most, if not all, lenders.
Boston, MA (PRWEB) April 29, 2014
South End Capital Corporation (SECC) announced today that it has launched a new and unique small private money program designed to assist borrowers who are seeking small-balance or small-size commercial real estate loans of $50,000 to $500,000. The funding is designed to accommodate borrowers with imperfect credit who are self-employed or seeking a swift and painless loan process.
According to SECC founder and Managing Director Noah Grayson, the firm will be lending on this program directly. “We are focusing on these smaller loan sizes specifically because they constitute a private money finance niche that has, to date, been overlooked by most—if not all—commercial real estate lenders. These lenders are ordinarily interested in closing private money loans of a million dollars and up; they shy away from anything under that, let alone under half a million.”
The program will also provide a financing option for commercial real estate owners and investors who fall out of bankable parameters because of their challenging credit or financial situations.
SECC’s new nationwide private money loan program has no population restrictions; primary, secondary and tertiary markets are generally allowed. Most commercial property types qualify, with loan-to-value ratios of up to 70 percent. Rates and terms start as low as 8.5 percent with no or low loan points. Loan closings can take place in as few as two to three weeks. Additional program criteria are available right now.
“This is a common-sense underwriting program with light documentation requirements,” Grayson pointed out. “It’s competitively priced and ideal for self-employed borrowers and small property investors who need custom-tailored loan terms.” SECC welcomes both borrower and broker inquiries (brokers working with SECC are protected). The firm also offers referral fees to approved partners.
To inquire about SECC’s new private money, non-conforming loan program and the many innovative programs available through South End Capital Corp., contact Joel Soforenko directly at (888) 268.7778 ext. 2, or joel(at)southendcapital(dot)com.