Commercial Project Finance Basic Information

By Anthony Baker


You may be planning to build a specific type of commercial space in a specific site that could support it. This type of projects require a large amount of money that could fund it and a longer time for it to be finished. So it is essential to build one which has a greater chance of yielding better results and profits so your investments will be returned.

But you might not have the needed funds for starting the construction and would need the support of other entities. You can apply to a bank for commercial project finance assistance and have them fund your big undertaking. Here are some essential details you should know and the expectations when you are applying for financing.

Approach the banks or lenders within your area which could finance the project and avoid those that are from other places or states. The reason is that construction loans are very risky and it needs someone with an understanding of the local real estate market as your lender. The money for constructing the building will be provided by them.

The bank will usually only need general details about the project when your financing request is on the initial stages. You are not expected to give your personal tax returns, financial statements and detailed project plans. They are focusing more on the things regarding the venture such as the cost, summary projections and its developers.

Your proposal may be rejected because of various reasons by these lenders such as the project is either too small or too big for them. If the approval is being considered then they will give the various terms and conditions to you of their proposal. Some changes could be asked which they can either agree or disagree until both of you reach an agreement about the terms and conditions.

The underwriting process is next where they would be requesting for every information on your financial capabilities and history. They will be determining if the endeavor is feasible and some other factors that will impact its cost. Ask them how long does the different process takes until the loan would be approved so you could set an initial schedule.

Consult legal counsel in representing your interests which has experience dealing with complicated transactions similar to this. When the bank has given the commitment letter, consult with them to know their opinions about the requirements. They would determine if further discussions would be required and if some revisions are there that you would like to request to the bank which they are receptive of if it is commercially reasonable and it fits the parameters within the internal approval.

After executing the commitment letter, the bank attorney will give you a checklist of the documents you must give with the help of your attorney before the deal is closed. Your attorney would be helping you to compile them all so they could be submitted. Then, a loan agreement would be given that states the needed conditions to be satisfied for releasing the funds during construction.

Your lawyer would issue the mortgagee title insurance to ensure the lender has priority lien during closing process. They might have difficult requirements because it involves great risks. But if professionals are helping you then all are just manageable.




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