Three Female-Owned Michigan Dispensaries Receive Funding
In June of 2023, our client closed on a loan to fund the acquisition of three cannabis dispensaries, as well as to provide the working capital needed to not only stock each of the dispensaries with necessary inventory but to also improve overall curb appeal of each dispensary. The requested loan amount for this deal was $7,350,000 across the three dispensaries.
The properties are located within three cities in Michigan including Spaulding, Manistee, and Benzonia. These properties are female owned and this deal was able to save 36 jobs! We are so proud to have been able to provide the funding needed to bring their inventory up-to-date, increase their curb appeal for their locations as well as save valuable jobs in these communities.
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Kansas Restaurant Closes Cash Out Refinance
Kansas is known for their stellar restaurants and hospitality! We truly enjoyed helping our client to close on a cash-out refinance of a single-tenant restaurant located in Manhattan, Kansas in March of 2023. The funds for this deal will be used to pay down a seller’s note, which will then entitle them to the rent paid by the tenant. This loan request was $975,000.00 and had a 65% LTV. The property sits on .59 acres and includes a total of 2,556 square feet.
Georgia Golf Club Client Renews Loan for 2023
In January of this year, our client closed on the renewal of a previous loan they held with us. The original loan was a cash-out refinance on a golf course located in Bishop, Georgia that was secured in late 2021. The initial loan was used to purchase maintenance equipment as well as provide working capital. The renewal will continue to aide in the owner's focus of getting the recreational property in its best condition prior to securing a permanent financing solution.
The property is approximately 190 acres and includes a total building square footage of 6,665 sq. ft.
We are excited to renew their previous loan at a sum of $1,348,000.00.
Client Increases Existing CCB Loan for Build Out and Renovations
In August of 2022, our client closed on the increase to an existing Commercial Capital BIDCO loan that will allow them to complete the buildout of a cannabis cultivation facility. The collateral property is located in Iron Mountain, Michigan and the loan proceeds are being used to cover the finishing touches on the subject property’s renovation.
Requested Amount: $1,650,000 // Property Size at 8,850 sq. ft. on 0.83 acres // LTV at 51%
Indoor Grow Facility Secures Funding for Improvements in Oregon
Cannabis and grow facilities can run into speed bumps when looking for lenders who understand their specific needs as well as their state's laws. We were thrilled to help our client close on the refinance of a cannabis grow facility in December of 2022. The collateral property is located in Dallas, Oregon. The loan proceeds from this deal will be used to pay off the initial investors and allow for improvements to be made to the indoor grow facility.
Requested amount: $1,550,000 // Property size is 15,000 sq. ft. on 122 acres // LTV at 63%
Three Collateral Properties Closed in Georgia
In December of 2022, our client closed on a loan for the purchase of three properties. All collateral properties are located in Oakwood, Georgia. With this transaction, we were also able to lock in a 1031 Exchange - allowing our client to defer their capital gains tax by swapping one real estate property for another. We loved that this particular deal had a unique factor to it!
Requested amount: $940,500 // Property size consisted of 1.6 total acres // LTV at 65%
Funders to Watch: Commercial Capital BIDCO— Why Brokers Should Consider Adding Small Balance Bridge Projects to Their Toolbox
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Funders to Watch: Commercial Capital BIDCO— Why Brokers Should Consider Adding Small Balance Bridge Projects to Their Toolbox
Being a skilled broker today means having a toolkit that can stand the test of time and allow you to quickly pivot with the lending needs of your clients while maintaining the momentum of a deal in motion. Some of you may just be starting out in the commercial bridge lending industry with a toolkit that is a work in progress, while others may be seasoned bridge lenders looking to reevaluate the services and value you are providing to your clients. In either case, read on to learn how Commercial Capital BIDCO finds success with smaller balance bridge loans and how you can replicate these deals in your market.
Having a wide variety of quality tools in your commercial lending broker toolkit can not only save you time with securing the best loan product for your client, but it will also position you as a creative broker who can handle the majority of funding opportunities that may arise without the need to pull in additional brokers. Let’s pull out and sharpen one of the most handy tools in our kit here at Commercial Capital BIDCO: the small balance bridge loan.
While not the most common tool for all brokers, the small balance bridge loan is still an excellent resource to add to your toolkit, as it will forge a path for your client to get to the next phase, especially if the circumstances require a small “bridge” to be set in place.
At Commercial Capital BIDCO, our team specializes in loans from $250,000 to more than $2 million. We have closed larger bridge loans that are out of our typical scope; however, this range is our sweet spot. This range of funding is where we find ourselves being the most flexible as a direct bridge lender and the most creative for our clients.
With this specific tool added to your portfolio, you must ensure you are also taking the time to sharpen and polish your knowledge of this loan product. It will prove a solid solution for certain scenarios and give you an additional way to add value to your services.
What is Bridge Lending?
Bridge lending, or a bridge loan, is exactly what it sounds like. It is a loan that a client needs to bridge a gap they may have between other loans they are securing or have secured. Providing this type of loan will build trust with a client and give them one more reason to continue working with you in the future.
Now, let’s talk through where and how a small balance bridge loan will come into play with certain deals. When it comes to this specific loan product, there are several reasons for a client to need a bridge loan on a smaller scale. A few of these are:
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A fast closing of real estate or an investment property that a bank simply cannot close in time.
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The purchase of an unstabilized piece of investment real estate in a rural area in which the property needs a few months to stabilize.
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The purchase of real estate property that will be permanently financed in a government-backed loan. These loans simply take longer to close, and a client may need funding prior to that loan product closing.
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A distressed sale in which the seller wants to close quickly and the buyer is purchasing at a discount.
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When a client needs a small amount of funds to complete improvements to a land deal prior to the permanent construction loan being in place.
These types of scenarios may not meet the threshold or minimums of most bridge lenders who play in the large balance bridge loan space. That niche of lenders typically focuses on deals on larger properties with loan amounts that are more than $4 million in size. Diving into the smaller balance space will give you value and allow you to approach these deals with confidence. You will also be able to build the correct funding bridge needed by the client.
“At CCB, we pride ourselves in being a different type of bridge lender in that our preferred lending space is the $200,000 to more than $2 million loan size,” Jeff Luker, vice president of Commercial Capital at BIDCO, says. “This funding window not only allows us to provide a solid bridge loan product for our clients, but we are also able to quickly shift our gameplan within a deal and provide a creative solution to our clients when getting them to the finish line.”
Remember, bridge lending is just that: It’s a bridge to get your client to the next phase of their project. Whether that is a construction loan or a permanent financing loan, it is a path to that end result. This industry allows lenders of all sizes to play the game, and our advice to anyone looking for a new tool to add to their toolkit is to assess their services, or current tools, and the needs of their clients. Smaller balance bridge loans can be a truly valuable offering and one that you can find great success with when utilized in the correct scenarios. Educating yourself on how and when to use this tool will keep your portfolio, or toolkit, fresh and evolving.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Leah Waldrop is director of marketing for Alternative Capital Solutions and Commercial Capital BIDCO as well as The Commercial Broker Playbook. Waldrop has spent more than 10 years learning leading marketing strategies across numerous industries, including the music and entertainment industry, global supply chain processes and commercial lending. She believes her well-rounded experience enables her to create unique content and stay on the forefront of UX, graphic design and digital content trends.