A CDO – or collateralized debt obligation – groups together various debt obligations such as mortgages and loans. These pooled cash-flowing assets are then structured into...
There’s no escaping it. Every industry is filled with jargon and commercial real estate is no exception. Whether you’re an aspiring real estate agent or just curious about the...
We’re continuing with our series of descriptive articles through which we aim to provide thorough definitions of some of the most popular terms used in the commercial real...
CMBS loans are the trifecta of commercial real estate lending. Learn what they are, how they are structured, what are the key things to know, what level of risk they carry, and...
No matter the size of your company or its type, prepare for a financial statement impact! The reason is the new lease accounting standard (ASU 2016-02). If you lease anything as...
Today we are resuming our series of explanatory articles in which we define and describe popular terms used in the commercial real estate industry. On this occasion we’re...
By Anthony Kimaiyo Most successful commercial real estate investors take advantage of refinancing to prevent their money from sitting in properties, which in turn enables them to...
When you enter the fascinating world of commercial real estate, you suddenly encounter an entire new glossary of specialist terms and words. And even if you think you’re well...
A capitalization rate is one of the most common calculations used in evaluating investment real estate. It’s also one of the most misunderstood and misused metrics in...
Commercial real estate loans are used to develop, purchase, or renovate income-producing property. The property can be owner-occupied, leased to tenants, or a combination of both....