by Michael Holden

Article by Kevin Germain

Getting a mortgage is an adventure. It does not matter if you are looking for a mortgage for a home or for a business venture the basic same rules apply. It is tough to enter into a large financial agreement with a lender that is often a complete stranger to you and your needs. The problem is that you have specific needs that your commercial lending company needs to meet in order for you to feel confident that it is the right deal for your company.

There are some basic tips you will want to follow and things to think about as you apply for commercial lending. Not only are you looking for a quality lender, low interest rate and fair terms for your loan needs. Finding this miracle lender is the tricky part and it will take time. Also, just because you have found someone do deal with your lending needs for this transaction don’t assume that with every aspect of business lending that they will be your go to lender. You will need to stay up to date on your lending needs too and not rely on someone else completely.

First speak to a mortgage advisor. It is important that a party that is not invested in you or a lender look at your situation impartially to advise you. A mortgage advisor is an individual who is paid to help you find a great deal on a commercial loan. Because they don’t have any connection to a lender they will look for the best deal within your business sector and can also navigate better because they are professionals in the industry.

Mortgage brokers can also be useful because they often specialize in a certain type of lending such as commercial lending. They will be able to explain their specialty inside and out. They can give detailed information about lenders and different mortgages available which is all information that will benefit your lending needs.

Remember to leave yourself plenty of leeway in finding a mortgage for a commercial venture. Residential mortgages take a while and much paperwork is needed to complete them but it is nothing in comparison to a commercial loan. If you go with a mortgage broker or advisor they may be able to help streamline the process helping the speed at which your loan goes through.

It is imperative that when working with a professional broker or advisor that they are independent of a lender. This way you know they are really scoping out the industries best deal for you and not favoring a lender because of ties to that company.

It is possible to arrange for a commercial loan on your own. Be prepared for leg work and ask friends and business contacts for referrals. Often you’re the financial people in your life can assist you with contacts. Your accountant, financial advisor and other business owners can be your best allies when looking into a commercial loan. Don’t forget about your banking institution also. They can provide services to help you with finding a commercial loan or pointing you in the direction you should be looking.

You should use all online tools available to you. Scope out forums and blogs that will help you understand key elements and terms that lenders are throwing at you. It is important to be knowledgeable and well educated when you enter into an agreement such as one with the magnitude of a commercial loan. It will affect you and your business for years to come so make sure it is a best fit for all parties involved.

www.504Experts.com SBA Loan Expert, Chris Hurn, discusses the ticking timebomb of small business lending. When small business owners want to buy commercial property, often many lenders gloss over (or omit altogether) certain loan options and focus only on ones that are more beneficial for the lender. This video explains what we like to call the “Dirty Little Secret” of small business lending — and it has to do with lenders withholding certain information from their borrowers in order to make more money, much to the detriment of small business owners.

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