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This borrower required short-term financing to complete $300,000 of tenant improvements to increase the occupancy of his 70% occupied office building. He was also looking for over $500K of unrestricted cash-out for a time sensitive investment in other real estate. The low property occupancy eliminated him from conventional and non-conforming financing, and he needed a quick and easy bridge financing program to close fast!

We funded this stated income loan (no tax returns) for this 100% owner occupied, 32,822 sq. ft. Ohio industrial facility. We refinanced both a first and second mortgage, paid large tax and insurance bills that were coming due and provided $128,000 of unrestricted cash-out. This property is located in a small, rust belt town of less than 18,000 people.

We funded this stated income loan (no tax returns) for a 5 unit CA multifamily property in 32 days. We refinanced a $110,000 first mortgage, paid off $88,000 of delinquent real estate taxes and delivered over $240,000 of unrestricted cash-out.

We used our special, full documentation CA loan program to refinance this conventional borrower at a lower rate. He had difficulty finding a CA lender that would offer him bankable terms for his two property blanket loan request, which most lenders consider an un-bankable request.

We are pleased to announce that we’ve just funded $176,000 for the unrestricted cash-out refinance of a 6 unit multifamily property located in Norwich, CT. The borrower wanted a simple, light documentation loan process with competitive terms, but needed an 80% LTV. 

We consolidated 4 merchant cash advance (MCA) positions for this business reducing its approximate monthly debt expense from $49,598 to $5,759. We also provided $80,000 of unrestricted working capital and $240,000 for the purchase of new machinery and equipment. We delivered a 7% APR, amortized over 10 years and with no prepayment penalty.

We are pleased to announce that we’ve just closed a $730,000 purchase loan blanketing 2 non-contiguous investment retail stores. Prior to coming to South End Capital, this borrower had difficulty finding a lender that would blanket commercial property and provide competitive terms.

We consolidated over 7 debt and MCA positions for this business, including an 84%, 145% and 165% APR merchant cash advance (MCA). We also provided $73,000 of unrestricted working capital. We delivered a 6.75% APR loan, amortized over 10 years with no prepay penalty. We reduced this borrower’s monthly debt expense by $17,302!

We are pleased to announce that we’ve just closed a $900,000 cash-out refinance of an assisted living facility located in Redwood City, CA.We offer small balance commercial financing nationwide but in CA we can provide special bankable terms on a variety of property types (even special purpose ) up to $10,000,000.

We are pleased to announce that we’ve just funded $423,750 for the purchase of this office property located in Worcester, MA. The borrower couldn’t provide tax returns and needed a 75% LTV. Other stated commercial real estate lenders cap property LTVs at 70%, but we can fund up to 80% LTV and offer lower rates on longer fixed periods.

$432,000 was funded for renovations with the balance for working capital and closing costs. We provided a 6.75% rate amortized over 25 years. This is what our borrowers had to say…

We are thrilled to have helped another non-conforming small business owner (620 credit score in this case) refinance suffocating debt. We consolidated over $550K of debt, including a pricey first mortgage and a 23% term loan. Additionally, we provided working capital and financed all closing costs. This loan was funded at 6.75% and amortized over 25 years.

We are pleased to announce that we’ve just funded $645,000 for the purchase of this investment 3-family residential property located in Jamaica, NY. The borrower couldn’t provide tax returns and needed a 75% LTV, which was not a problem for our flexible Small Balance Commercial program.

This business loan consolidated $466,200 of expensive debt and MCAs that were siphoning cash-flow. $65,000 was also funded for closing costs and working capital. This loan was secured by the business with no 1st mortgage on any real estate. The borrower received a 6.75% rate, a monthly payment, no prepay penalty and a 10 year amortization.