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Millennials, those born between 1982 and 2004, entered the job market during one of the most difficult times that the nation experienced – the Great Recession. Loaded with student debt, no savings, big dreams, and skills learned while taking unpaid internships, millennials were trying to navigate the jobs market when large businesses were letting seasoned staff go. However, with their

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Getting a mortgage from a bank isn’t the only way to finance the purchase of a home. In fact, seller-financing in real estate is a hot topic and can often be a viable alternative to a traditional mortgage loan. Here is what you should know about a seller carry-back mortgage and how to sell one effectively.   Seller Carry-Back Mortgages

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Commercial mortgages are a complex process and there are many things to consider when deciding whether it’s the best choice for your business. To help you understand what commercial property mortgage rates are and how they work, read on.   Commercial Property Mortgages   Commercial property mortgage rates are not consistent in the same way as residential mortgages. Generally with

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There’s no doubt that coronavirus has disrupted much of our daily lives. Just about every industry has been hit by the pandemic, and there’s no sure way of knowing the outcome. So far, residential prices have remained pretty steady, but many expert investors predict that will change. Similarly, the commercial real estate market has been significantly impacted by COVID-19-induced temporary

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One of the most significant benefits of being a CMBS lender is having the money that is loaned to the real estate investors replenished as soon as the bonds are sold to investors on the open market. Because these loans are not kept in the lender’s portfolio, the money paid for the bonds heads back through the securitizers to replace

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As large cities are increasing their population and urban living is becoming more popular, residing in a good location has become incredibly unobtainable for many. However, the rise in interest of tiny living spaces has boomed over recent months and years, and micro-apartments may be the next big thing. Micro-apartments are small living spaces in desirable neighbourhoods that may offer

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DSCR, or Debt Service Coverage Ratio, is a calculation used typically in commercial lending transactions involving real estate. It measures a property’s cash flow compared to its current debt obligations. The evaluation of a company’s DSCR gives the lender a general idea on whether a business can pay a loan back on time and with interest. The higher the DSCR

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The Basics About Non-Recourse Loan Financing A non-recourse loan is a loan secure by collateral, which is usually property. If the borrower defaults, the issuer can seize the collateral but cannot seek out the borrower for any further compensation, even if the collateral does not cover the full value of the defaulted amount. In short, lenders can collect the collateral

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The U.S. Treasury Yield is calculated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury from the daily yield curve. It is also referred to as the Treasury Yield Curve Rate, Constant Maturity Treasury Rate, or CMTs. These rates are essentially the return an investor would receive from the purchase of a U.S. government debt obligation, such as a bill, note, or

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