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Hotel Financing: Loans to Build, Buy, Renovate, or Refinance

By Tricia Tetreault on October 18, 2019 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is

hotel financing

Hotel financing can be used to build, buy, renovate, or refinance a hotel or motel. The four main types of hotel loans are SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans, USDA B&I loans, and conventional bank loans. You can typically see rates for hotel financing between 5% to 9%, with repayment terms up to 25 years….

Mixed-use Loans: The Ultimate Guide on Financing a Mixed-use Building

By Tricia Tetreault on October 17, 2019 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, Ultimate Guide

mixed use loans help you finance mixed use properties

Mixed-use loans help businesses and real estate investors finance mixed-use buildings. Mixed-use buildings that qualify for financing typically have multiple units zoned for different uses, such as residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional. Mixed-use property loans can be both short-term and long-term with terms that range from six months to 30 years. is one of the…

Commercial Real Estate Loans: The Ultimate Guide

By Tricia Tetreault on October 11, 2019 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is

A commercial real estate loan is most commonly used to purchase and/or renovate an owner-occupied commercial property. Commercial real estate loans typically cost 1% to 5% upfront and 5% to 12% per year in interest. Commercial mortgages are used to finance commercial real estate for mixed-use buildings, retail centers, and office buildings. For commercial real…

Interest Rate vs APR: How They Differ & When They’re Used

By Dennis Shirshikov on June 12, 2019 | Financing, Real Estate Financing, Versus

An annual percentage rate (APR) and interest rate both represent the annual cost of borrowing as a percentage of the borrowed amount. Lenders use your interest rate to calculate monthly payments and disclose the APR. APR includes some fees in addition to interest resulting in a more comprehensive annualized cost of borrowing. What an Interest…

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Calculator

By Allison Bethell on April 9, 2019 | Calculators, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing

  This ARM calculator shows a fully amortizing ARM, which is the most common type of adjustable rate mortgage. The monthly payment is calculated to pay off the entire mortgage balance at the end of the term. Some things to keep in mind when using our free adjustable rate mortgage calculator: Term: The term is…

Home Equity Line of Credit: What It Is & How to Get One

By Michelle Ivy on March 8, 2019 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a revolving line of credit collateralized by your home. The maximum limit for a HELOC is based on the amount of equity in your home and typically will not exceed 85% of the home’s value. HELOCs have relatively low interest rates, with current rates starting at 5.25%….

Hard Money Loan Rates, Points, & Costs

By Michelle Ivy on January 18, 2019 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is

hard money loan rates

Hard money loan rates can range from 7.5% to 15% with three- to 36-month terms. Points to close on hard money loans typically fall between 2% and 10% of the loan amount. Pricing is primarily based on risk, equity, and borrower experience (if a fix-and-flip). Unlike conventional underwriting, hard money lenders develop their own guidelines….

What is a Lien on a House or Property

By Michelle Ivy on January 4, 2019 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is

A lien is an unpaid debt attached to a property that complicates the sale of the property until it’s resolved. While mortgage liens are voluntary and expected, other types of liens can keep you from having clean title to your property. Mechanics lien, tax lien, and a judgment lien are involuntary and must be resolved before…

Balloon Mortgage Calculator

By Allison Bethell on December 6, 2018 | Calculators, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing

A balloon mortgage is a loan that offers low initial monthly payments, and then a large portion of the principal is repaid in a lump sum at the end of the term. A balloon mortgage calculator helps you calculate your monthly mortgage payment, your balloon payment and the total amount of interest paid during the…

Piggyback Loan: 80/10/10 & 80/15/5 Mortgages

By Allison Bethell on November 10, 2018 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, Ultimate Guide

A piggyback loan (aka second trust loan) is using two loans to finance the purchase of one house with less than 20 percent equity. The most common piggyback mortgage is an 80/10/10 loan. You’ll borrow 80 percent of the purchase price with a first loan, 10 percent with a second loan, and provide a 10…

Cap Rate vs. ROI vs. Cash-on-Cash Returns: A Real Estate Investors Guide

By Allison Bethell on November 10, 2018 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, Versus

Real estate investors frequently use three metrics to measure the performance of an income-producing property: capitalization (cap) rate, return on investment (ROI) and cash-on-cash returns. It’s recommended to use all three to get the best understanding of a property’s potential rate of return. The ROI formula is annual return divided by total investment. When to…

Free Net Operating Income (NOI) Calculator

By Allison Bethell on October 8, 2018 | Calculators, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing

NOI

How to Read Your NOI Calculator Results The rules of thumb for net operating income are typically: NOI should be positive on an income-producing property. NOI is typically calculated on a yearly basis. NOI does not include your monthly mortgage payments. NOI is typically used to figure out cap rate, ROI, and cash flow to…

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