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Investing in commercial real estate is one of the most effective ways to build wealth, generate passive income, and grow your portfolio. But before you can close the deal on a commercial building, office, warehouse, or retail space, you need to navigate the commercial real estate loan process. While it may seem complex at first, understanding each step can help

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For business owners and real estate investors seeking to expand their portfolios, open new locations, or invest in income-generating assets, securing a commercial property loan is a critical step. But the process is much more complicated than getting a residential mortgage. Before lending you money, lenders look at an extensive list of factors, everything from your financial stability to the property’s income-generating potential.

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Loan brokers looking to stay informed on the latest trends and opportunities in the Southern California commercial lending market won’t want to miss the Commercial Real Estate Summit Online on June 19, 2024. This virtual event features industry leaders, including John MacLean, Executive Vice President at Fidelity Mortgage Lenders, sharing timely insights on the current lending landscape. It’s also a

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I’m excited to be one of the speakers at RENTV’s 2025 Orange County State of the Market Conference, happening on Thursday, June 26th at the beautiful Spectrum Terrace event venue in Irvine, CA. This full-day event brings together top commercial real estate professionals for insightful discussions on the OC Industrial, Office, Retail, Multifamily, and Finance markets. The conference kicks off

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Why Mortgage Lenders Are Raising Interest Rates Suppose you’ve been following the real estate market lately. In that case, you’ve noticed something a little disturbing: mortgage lenders are increasing interest rates, and this is happening at a breakneck speed. For homeowners, investors, and businesses, this change is akin to a sudden storm after years of calm. Seasoned professionals in commercial

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We’re proud to share that John MacLean, Executive Vice President of Fidelity Mortgage Lenders, Inc., will be speaking on the Lender’s Panel at the upcoming Commercial Real Estate & Lending Conference, taking place this Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at The Westin Long Beach. This event brings together real estate professionals, lenders, investors, and industry leaders for a full day of

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A Practical Guide from 15 Years in the Trenches Owning a commercial property is one of the most critical milestones one can achieve as a business owner/investor. Whether you’re buying office space, retail storefronts, or industrial warehouses, securing the proper financing is often the key to success. Commercial real estate loans, however, are much more complex than residential mortgages. Mistakes

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Most business owners obtain their financial loans from traditional financial institutions such as banks and only refinance when the loan term is almost up. It becomes an issue when the bank refuses to renew the loan at a specific time for a variety of reasons. When this happens, the next course of action should be to look for an alternative,

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Financing your dream project can sometimes be tricky, especially when it comes to choosing between borrowing from banks or private enterprises. As many individuals and corporate bodies continue to go for non-recourse commercial financing, it is imperative that we discuss the key differences between these two options. What is non-recourse financing? When a person takes out a non-recourse loan, the

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