What Can One Investor Do?
In uncertain economic times, what do we know? The cost of goods has increased. Energy costs are increasing. Interest rates are up and still rising.… Read More »What Can One Investor Do?
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CRE Borrower Success Tips 2022
Why do other people’s loans get funded and mine don’t? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Whether you are a broker or a borrower,… Read More »CRE Borrower Success Tips 2022
Anatomy of a Successful Commercial Loan
Someone asked me the other day what an ideal commercial borrower is like. My immediate response was, “someone who doesn’t need a loan.” In other… Read More »Anatomy of a Successful Commercial Loan
Winning by Referring
These days, nearly everybody has a “side hustle.” Sadly, this can turn into a second or even third job and consume your time and energy.… Read More »Winning by Referring
Today’s CRE Lenders
Someone asked me a question the other day about how I start to qualify a borrower for a commercial loan. This got me thinking about… Read More »Today’s CRE Lenders
Your Unique Selling Proposition
As a service professional, you may think it strange to talk about your Unique Selling Proposition, however, your USP is a core part of your… Read More »Your Unique Selling Proposition
When You Need Funding
NOTE: This article was originally published in 2017. In light of the ongoing pandemic that has caused massive economic upheaval, its relevance is even more… Read More »When You Need Funding
How to ask Quality Questions
Do you ever ask a question and get this? You thought your question was perfectly clear, but the answer you received–if you got an answer–didn’t… Read More »How to ask Quality Questions
When Borrowers Don’t Perform
This article was originally published in 2014; however, it is as relevant today as it was then. It offers an insider look at how lenders… Read More »When Borrowers Don’t Perform
What’s the difference between a Bank and a Private Lender?
This question reminds me of a joke I used to tell as a kid: “What’s the difference between a bicycle and a duck?” Answer: They… Read More »What’s the difference between a Bank and a Private Lender?