Local banks, S&Ls and Credit Unions lining up for small apartment building investment loans.

 

local lenders are making loans on small apartment building investmentsLocal and regional banks are working hard to fund ‘small’ apartment building investments in their local markets. Small loans in the $1-3 million dollar range are the ‘sweet spot’ for these lenders and investors looking for loans in the $3-5 million range are finding even more choices. For loans under $1 million the market is still pretty fragmented with lenders there averaging only five loans of that size.

“Banks are trying to create more aggressive lending programs in the small-balance multifamily financing space.”

In the West, banks like Sterling, KeyBank and Bank of The West are Continue reading Local banks, S&Ls and Credit Unions lining up for small apartment building investment loans.

Life Companies up their Apartment Building Investment lending, competing with Fannie/Freddie on rates, quicker rate locks and easier terms

Life companies are increasing their lending on apartment building investments says MFE Magazine.

Apartment Building Investment Loans

Life insurance companies upped the ante last year, processing apartment building investment loans hand over fist. And this year, most have increased their appetite and are charging through the first quarter at full speed, giving the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) a run for their money.

Most life companies today have the ability to be competitive with, and sometimes price inside of, the GSEs.  This is particularly true for lower-leverage deals—and the most desirable assets.

But it’s not just attractive pricing—life companies also offer Continue reading Life Companies up their Apartment Building Investment lending, competing with Fannie/Freddie on rates, quicker rate locks and easier terms