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Plain-English guides to commercial financing, from how lenders size loans to what documents to gather.
How to get a commercial real estate loan
Commercial loans work differently from home mortgages. Here's how lenders decide, what they'll ask for, and how to put yourself in the strongest position.
5 min readCommercial mortgage broker vs. bank
Your bank knows you, but it can only offer its own loans. A broker can shop the whole market. Here's how to decide which route fits your deal.
4 min readCommercial loan requirements: the document checklist
Having the right documents ready is the easiest way to speed up a commercial loan. Here's what lenders typically ask for, organized by category.
6 min readHow commercial construction loans work
Construction loans fund a building that doesn't exist yet, so lenders manage risk differently. Understanding how they think helps you get better terms.
ToolDSCR and loan size calculator
Estimate your maximum loan from income and value.
ToolLoan payment calculator
Monthly payment and balloon balance.