Commercial real estate has long been one of the most valuable types of property in most cities. This is property that is zoned for businesses to move into it. In recent years, many businesses have closed their doors or been foreclosed on. The economic conditions led many businesses to leave behind this property because, simply, they could not afford it. Yet, things are turning around and the demand for quality pieces is growing. Why is now the time to buy, then? You may be surprised by the advantages present today.
Cities Need It
No matter if the city owns the property or if the sales tax revenue is low, cities need businesses to move in and to fill up these empty storefronts and vacant buildings. Not only is it bad for the city as a whole but it is also putting schools at risk since many depend on that tax funding. When it comes down to it, commercial real estate is something cities want to fill up. Many are offering great incentives and deals to get businesses to move in. It all adds to the jobs and the bottom line of the city.
Rates Are Low
Interest rates on mortgages are low. They are likely to remain low, too. That means that financing the purchase of these buildings is highly affordable. It is far more affordable to buy now for this reason than it was just a few years ago. This may mean that those companies that wanted to open their doors and buy but could not do so before can do so right now. It makes financial good sense to do so now. The incentives to do so are too good to pass up for many companies looking to expand.
Values Are Low
The value of commercial real estate has fallen in many markets substantially. With the rise in foreclosures and a saturated market, it has become a buyer's market for this industry. As a result, there are great values to be had by any buyer looking for them. Buying a large storefront right now, for example, could cost you 75 percent or even 50 percent of the cost it was several years ago, depending on the market you are in. This is a huge savings and the prime reason to buy and expand.
Commercial real estate is valuable in nearly all areas. Before you can invest, though, you need to find an agent who can help you to make the right buying decisions. With the right help, you may finally be able to get your company's doors open and serving the public in the area you want to be in.
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Facts About the Benefits of SBA 504 Loans for American Small Businesses
The National Association of Development Companies (NADCO) is the trade association for the nation's 270 Certified Development Companies (CDCs). CDCs are certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide financing to small businesses through what is called the SBA 504 loan program. Members are non-profit organizations that serve every state, as well as Puerto Rico and U. S. territories in the South Pacific.
Chris Crawford is the president of NADCO. The organization is based in McLean, Virginia.
NADCO is actively supporting the SBA 504 refinance program, a time-limited opportunity that is due to expire 9/27/12. This powerful program offers businesses the opportunity to refinance their small business loans and withdraw equity for working capital. The program offers lenders the opportunity to bring owner-occupied commercial real-estate portfolio back into regulatory compliance and reduce overall CRE portfolio concentrations.
FINANCING
The 504 industry is responsible for financing more than billion to about 130,000 of America's small businesses over the past 25 years. The total project amount funded has been over 2 billion in small business financing projects. With NADCO's support, the 504 program's loan authority is up from 0 million in 1991 to .5 billion in FY 2011.
REFINANCING
Many small business owners are not aware that if they have a commercial business loan (non-SBA loan) they can refinance that loan at very low rates using the 504. For many small businesses, this has meant the difference between success and failure. However, this program is scheduled to end on September 27, 2012.
Small businesses can SAVE money and time using the 504 refinance program. The 504 Refinance program allows small businesses to use excess equity to obtain working capital for eligible business expenses.
The 504 refinance loan program is designed for small businesses that have outstanding commercial real estate and/or commercial real estate loans. Businesses can refinance up to 90% of the appraised value of available collateral.
SBA estimates that as many as 8,000 businesses may participate in this 504 refinancing program during the current fiscal year, which will provide up to .5 billion in SBA-guaranteed financing leading to total project financing of almost billion.
The 504 refinance loan program enables small businesses to:
Use excess equity to obtain working capital for eligible business expenses
Lock in long-term, fixed-rate, low-interest commercial financing
Help expand those businesses, create jobs and benefit consumers too
Consolidate existing debt
Finance eligible business expenses, saving working capital
Other benefits include:
consolidate existing debt (balloon and/or high interest rate loans)
lock in long-term, stable financing, reduce fluctuating expenses
finance eligible business expenses, save needed cash-flow
protect jobs and hire additional staff, supporting the local community
include closing costs in the transaction, eliminating cash-flow drain
Chris Crawford is the president of NADCO. The organization is based in McLean, Virginia.
NADCO is actively supporting the SBA 504 refinance program, a time-limited opportunity that is due to expire 9/27/12. This powerful program offers businesses the opportunity to refinance their small business loans and withdraw equity for working capital. The program offers lenders the opportunity to bring owner-occupied commercial real-estate portfolio back into regulatory compliance and reduce overall CRE portfolio concentrations.
FINANCING
The 504 industry is responsible for financing more than billion to about 130,000 of America's small businesses over the past 25 years. The total project amount funded has been over 2 billion in small business financing projects. With NADCO's support, the 504 program's loan authority is up from 0 million in 1991 to .5 billion in FY 2011.
REFINANCING
Many small business owners are not aware that if they have a commercial business loan (non-SBA loan) they can refinance that loan at very low rates using the 504. For many small businesses, this has meant the difference between success and failure. However, this program is scheduled to end on September 27, 2012.
Small businesses can SAVE money and time using the 504 refinance program. The 504 Refinance program allows small businesses to use excess equity to obtain working capital for eligible business expenses.
The 504 refinance loan program is designed for small businesses that have outstanding commercial real estate and/or commercial real estate loans. Businesses can refinance up to 90% of the appraised value of available collateral.
SBA estimates that as many as 8,000 businesses may participate in this 504 refinancing program during the current fiscal year, which will provide up to .5 billion in SBA-guaranteed financing leading to total project financing of almost billion.
The 504 refinance loan program enables small businesses to:
Use excess equity to obtain working capital for eligible business expenses
Lock in long-term, fixed-rate, low-interest commercial financing
Help expand those businesses, create jobs and benefit consumers too
Consolidate existing debt
Finance eligible business expenses, saving working capital
Other benefits include:
consolidate existing debt (balloon and/or high interest rate loans)
lock in long-term, stable financing, reduce fluctuating expenses
finance eligible business expenses, save needed cash-flow
protect jobs and hire additional staff, supporting the local community
include closing costs in the transaction, eliminating cash-flow drain
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