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Why You Should Work with a Commercial Mortgage Broker

When it comes to financing multifamily and commercial real estate, the assumption that a bank is the sole option for borrowers is far from the truth. In today’s dynamic market, while banks and credit unions play a role, there exists a multitude of alternative financing options.

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Happy New Year

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Freddie Mac Multifamily Experience

Freddie Mac will begin accepting ownership of two- to four-unit properties (duplexes, triplexes or quadplexes) as relevant experience for all loans in its Optigo® Small Balance Loans (SBL) program.

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Strong Incentive to Refinance Commercial Loans Ahead of Maturity

Now is an ideal time to review your commercial real estate financing that may be maturing within the next two to four years and determine whether it would be beneficial to refinance in advance of the scheduled Maturity Date. Consider key factors, such as the ability to lock in a new rate and access equity or reduce risk with an extended term, while also weighing pre-payment terms to determine how much may be saved over the term of a new loan.

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CRE Capital Markets Placement Services

INSIGNIA Financial Services provides access to comprehensive debt placement and equity syndication for all your commercial real estate financing needs, including conventional agency financing, permanent financing, bridge loans, rate and term refinances, cash-out refinances, investment equity lines and loans, as well as acquisition and rehab loans

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Nationwide Debate Over Moratoriums and Good Cause Evictions

Good cause eviction legislation has been gaining momentum in recent months, especially in New York state. Since last summer, four upstate cities have passed good cause eviction laws, including Albany, Poughkeepsie and Newburgh. Meanwhile, smaller towns like New Paltz, Kingston, and Hudson are also considering passing similar bills.

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2020 Mid-Year Multifamily Outlook

The vast majority of apartment properties are performing well despite the crisis caused by the coronavirus; however, that may change if lawmakers do not renew or replace the programs supporting millions who lost jobs or income, according to mid-2020 forecasts from economists at three apartment market research firms.

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Americans are Moving Less According to US Census Bureau

Correlation to higher percentage of long-term renters for real estate investors in single family and multifamily rentals.

Fewer than 10% of Americans moved to new places in the 2018-2019 year, the lowest rate since the Census Bureau began tracking domestic relocations in 1947.
Why it matters: Despite a strong economy, more people are feeling locked in place. Young adults, who have historically been the most mobile, are staying put these days thanks to housing and job limitations. So are aging adults who are reluctant to (or can’t afford to) make a move.

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