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.
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%
Cash Out Refinance Closed for Client Purchasing Golf Course in Georgia
On August 16, 2021, our client closed on a cash out refinance of a recently purchased golf course located in Georgia with a size of 190.04 total property acres. Funds from the cash out refinance were used to purchase maintenance equipment needed for the course and provide working capital. Our client plans to seek permanent financing with a local bank once one year of ownership has been obtained. The property is valued at $2,498,339.00 and the full loan amount for this deal was $840,000.00 with an LTV of 34% and a LTC of 56%.
Commercial Capital BIDCO Closes a Cash-Out Refinance in 3 Days for New Client
Commercial Capital BIDCO Closes a Cash-Out Refinance in 3 Days for New Client
In November of 2021, we closed on a cash-out refinance of a single-family residency in Greensboro, Georgia. The long-term rental home is a lake property and that area is a very popular vacation site for people in that region. The rental is a 5-bedroom, 4.5 bath property with sweeping views of the lake.
This loan was closed in just 3 days and was conducted for a new client of ours here at Commercial Capital BIDCO. This particular client needed to close in three days due to another lender dropping the ball on the deal last minute. Reports and other documents were ready once we took over the deal and this allowed us to quickly complete the transaction and get the client the funding they needed when they needed it.
The loan term for this deal is 6 months and we have first lien position on the property. The requested amount was $1,695,000 and the appraisal value of the property as of October 21, 2021 was $2,600,000. This property is 65% LTV.
The client will now be using the home as a rental property that at the time of closing had an executed 12-month lease agreement. The cash-out received by the client was used as a down payment on a separate investment property.
Why Invest in Commercial Properties in 2022
Commercial Real Estate has shown significant growth in 2021 over what will forever be known as a year of uncertainty in 2020. What was once considered a shuttering market just over a year ago, multi-family residential is full steam ahead while industrial and office space properties are also ticking upwards. With so many changes over the last 18 months, you may be asking yourself, “Why invest in a commercial property?” Our question for you is, “WHY NOT?”
According to the "May 2021 RCA CPPI: U.S." summary report, U.S. commercial real estate prices rose at a 1.3% annual rate from April 2020 to 2021. Driving that increase were apartments (up 7.6% year over year) and industrial properties (up 9.4%), the retail sector (up 1.3%), and office buildings (up 3%). – Millionacres.com
Commercial and Office Spaces:
From the rise of unique office spaces, the opening of satellite offices in suburbia as well as the reopening of corporate headquarters, offices are seeing a resurgence and where they’re popping up is a surprise to many.
With many companies now embracing a strong sense of employee culture that includes comfortable yet trendy surroundings, loft offices are some of the more popular choices across several industries – turning what were once retail-only spaces into multi-use spaces. Now these property types are an appealing investment choice for many who are looking for a diverse portfolio with more limited means.
Suburban office space and smaller square feet options for satellite offices are also excellent investment opportunities for those looking to invest in a property outside of a metro locale. This also allows the property owner to work with an experienced tenant who has other offices established in other locations. These general use spaces are also easily flipped allowing a new tenant to take over quickly and easily.
While not increasing as quickly or as steadily as residential, office space will continue to tick upward as employers finalize their reopening plans and prepare for most employees to transition back into offices full time over the next year.
Retail Brick-and-Mortar:
Retail will continue to evolve and find its pace over the next 12 months. One of the most hard-hit markets due to the pandemic, retail owners saw a surge in online sales, however, an increase in sales also occurred via curbside orders. This particular piece to the sales pie increased alongside a retail company’s increase in direct social media posts – allowing buyers to “shop a store’s social media,” purchase their products locally while also being able to receive their products same-day.
With this, we will see locally owned retail opting to keep their brick-and-mortar store fronts, but possibly look to increase their product storage and reconfigure their backstock needs as curbside orders continue and online orders increase.
“Same Day Pick-Up!” “Curbside!” These are phrases that have been promoted to buyers since the start of the pandemic – even across larger brands and corporations – allowing buyers to enjoy a slightly altered shopping experience while also receiving goods same-day as opposed to shipping and possible delays.
Strip malls and larger retail developments have also adjusted their selling strategy by implementing these additional forms for buyers to receive their purchases – not just locally owned mom and pop stores. While not an ideal situation in an uncertain world, these adjustments helped to keep the doors open for retail – small and large – assuring investors that these particular sectors of commercial real estate were still very active and growing.
Multi-Family Residential:
The start of the pandemic saw college students, new graduates, young families and more moving back home with their parents or to other shared living situations with friends and family. The uncertainty of the economy produced a boom of residential real estate listings, however with states now opening back up, markets are seeing a resurgence of individuals and families needing temporary and/or more budget-savvy living options such as apartment and condo rentals. Multi-family commercial real estate has witnessed the greatest increase of growth and will continue to do so as more states, universities and places of employment begin to open back up to pre-pandemic standards.
What to Do Now
Always weigh the pros and cons to any investment situation as well as play out each scenario – especially if you are a first time commercial real estate investor – however, striking while the iron is hot will be key to maximizing your investment and cash flow early on. With unique opportunities on the rise across all branches of commercial real estate, investors will be able to build a path that suits their goals. Lending experts – such as our team at Commercial Capital BIDCO – can assist you with the funding you need that the banks simply cannot do. We are proud of our in-house credit team as well as our in-house credit committee that both allow us to process loans quickly and easily. What are you waiting for? We’re ready to talk investment goals when you are!