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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Taking a Deal to the Finish Line: A Marketer’s Perspective
Commercial Capital BIDCO's Marketing Director, Leah Runge Waldrop, was recently featured in Deal Maker Magazine's latest issue. In this article, Leah was able to share her perspective on Marketing's role when it comes to getting a across the finish line. Leah maps out the key areas to focus as a commercial lending broker - whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned vet to the industry. Marketing should not be an overlooked role or department within your company, but instead one that should be strategically supported in order to grow your brand and your business - thus aiding you in the process of closing deals.
Here's a quick snippet from the article:
"It will be difficult, to say the least, to get a deal off the starting line if the runner doesn’t know how you can help them get to the finish line – and at best, it will be an uphill race. At the end of the day, you must continue to tell your story and experience as a commercial loan broker to your current clients throughout the loan process. By utilizing the tactics from your marketing strategy to narrate the story and paint the picture, your clients will be reminded throughout the deal that you have the expertise and creativity to help them reach their goals."
Read the article in full on Deal Maker Magazine's website linked below!
https://www.dealmaker-magazine.com/magazine/taking-a-deal-to-the-finish-line-a-marketers-perspective
Cash Out Refinance Closed for Golf Course in Mississippi
We love assisting our clients with a wide variety of commercial investment loans and this deal was no exception! On March 27, 2023, our client closed on the cash-out refinance of a golf course and club located in Gautier, Mississippi. The proceeds for this particular loan product will be used to pay off current debt on the property. The loan will also provide working capital for our client - allowing them to renovate existing amenities to the course and club as well as add new amenities that their recreation patrons can enjoy while on and off the greens.
The total loan amount was $1,485,000.00 and had a LTV of 28%. Our LTV max is 65% so this deal fell well below that maximum for our requirements.
The property sits on approximately 194 acres.
Terry Luker Featured on Deal Maker Talks! Podcast
Deal Talk Episode 3 is Now Live!
CLOSED: Current Debt Refinance
In July of 2022, our client closed on the refinance of current debt. The collateral properties for the deal are located in Elk Rapids, Michigan and Williamsburg, Michigan. The loan proceeds are being used to pay off the current debt on the properties and provide working capital to provide improvements on the Williamsburg property. The requested loan amount for this deal was $1,834,000.00. The property size is 4,686 square feet situated on 68 acres. The LTV was 56%.
FUNDED: Cannabis Cultivation Facility
In August 2022, we closed on a loan 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. The requested loan amount for this deal was $761,150.00. The property size is 8,850 square feet situated on 0.83 acres. The LTV was 65%.
$900k+ Closed in Mount Dora, Florida
In September 2022, our client closed on the purchase of an office building located in Mount Dora, Florida. The subject property will be primarily owner-occupied with two additional tenants. The requested loan amount for this deal was $908,200.00. The property size was 4,040 square feet situated on 0.50 acres. The LTV was 65%.
Deal Talk Podcast - Give Episode 2 A Listen!
Episode 2 of our Deal Talk podcast featuring Terry Luker is now available! "Getting a Better Deal the Second Time Around" is a pivotal deal from Terry Luker's first book, "Yes! How to Get the Funding You Need For Your Business," and is brought into even greater detail here on our podcast! Give it a listen below and be sure to Follow our podcast on Spotify and YouTube!
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Funders to Watch: Commercial Capital BIDCO— Why Brokers Should Consider Adding Small Balance Bridge Projects to Their Toolbox
Thank you to DealMaker Magazine for featuring our latest article. Check out the published article on their site here!
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.