subject: Why Invest Money On Apartments [print this page] Author: Andy Budd Author: Andy Budd
Most traditional commercial bank financing is capped at 20 year amortization schedules on building types besides multifamily. It's common to get thirty year financing and some programs go to 35 and even 40 years on multifamily mortgage. These longer amortization schedules reduce monthly payments, which have an interesting impact on the debt coverage proportion, inflating the quantity of debt the property can support. Multifamily mortgage Debt coverage ratios are normally set at a comparatively low 1.2. Some banks have raised this to a 1.25 due the credit crisis, but compared to the 1.3 that many property types receive this is still assertive.
Now, simply because it can seem relatively simple to get a commercial loan for an apartment building, this does not mean you need to not do your research. Going to a commercial bank with an in-depth plan of action for the house building, with your own cash projections, will make the process move much faster. Doing your research can also be of benefit to you. For instance, if you are going to mend up the flat property, you will thus increase the price greatly. As with any loan, researching and being prepared when meeting with the lender, will only provide benefits to you and help your business become more successful.
In the final analysis, in spite of the latest changes, apartment lending remains one of the most viable sectors of the business. Most significantly, the liquidity is still there with terms that still seem sensible for borrowers. Borrowers should be prepared to provide more documentation than they are use to, but in comparison to other sectors where financing is all but gone, it looks really good. To secure financing from a normal bank the building must be in a city or city that is not especially depressed economically. Hard hit areas of MI, FL, CA or NV, as an example will be scorned. Also, the structure must be in good repair [*COMMA] banks will shy away from buildings that have a-lot of deferred upkeep.About the Author:
