finding, funding and closing commercial real estate investments
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Agenda
I. Choosing and Finding Commercial Real Estate Investments
II. Commercial Nuts and Bolts
III. How the Deal Gets Closed!
908-231-9100810 Old York Rd, Raritan, NJ 08869
www.somersetfinancial.com- website
[email protected] e-mailLicensed NJ Dept. of Banking and Insurance
Paul Quinn, Vice-President
Commercial Nuts and Bolts- Commercial Nuts and Bolts- WHAT LENDERS LOOK FOR:WHAT LENDERS LOOK FOR:
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) * 1.2-1.3 ratio (property monthly net operating income * 1.2-1.3 ratio (property monthly net operating income vs. vs. financing expenses). financing expenses).
AppraisalAppraisal * much more expensive and in-depth than residential * much more expensive and in-depth than residential appraisal.appraisal. * can take as long as 4 weeks to complete.* can take as long as 4 weeks to complete.
Environmental ReportsEnvironmental Reports * In-depth report on property based on type of business * In-depth report on property based on type of business and it’sand it’s potential impact on the surrounding area/site. Needed potential impact on the surrounding area/site. Needed for for property types such as restaurants, gas stations, bars, property types such as restaurants, gas stations, bars, manufacturing, warehouse, etc. Ordered by Lender.manufacturing, warehouse, etc. Ordered by Lender.
Lender SecuritizationLender Securitization * Affects which lender application will be submitted to.* Affects which lender application will be submitted to. Portfolio lender or sells mortgage to investment firm Portfolio lender or sells mortgage to investment firm (Wall Street, etc.) - Can affect time to close, (Wall Street, etc.) - Can affect time to close, exception allowances, risk tolerance, rate, etc. exception allowances, risk tolerance, rate, etc.
Somerset Financial Inc. 908-231-9100 www.somersetloans.com licensed NJ DOBI
Debt Service Coverage Ratio - DSCRDebt Service Coverage Ratio - DSCR Rental Income/Property IncomeRental Income/Property Income
-Vacancy & Collection Losses (5%)-Vacancy & Collection Losses (5%)
-Operating Expenses (utilities, taxes, -Operating Expenses (utilities, taxes, etc.)etc.)= Net Operating Income= Net Operating Income
DSCR = Net Operating Income minus DSCR = Net Operating Income minus
Principal & Interest PaymentPrincipal & Interest Payment
Property’s Ability to repay it’s debtProperty’s Ability to repay it’s debt
Let’s look at an example:Let’s look at an example:Somerset Financial Inc. 908-231-9100 www.somersetloans.com licensed NJ DOBI
Debt Service Coverage Ratio - Debt Service Coverage Ratio - ScenarioScenario
6 Unit Retail Bldg - Sale Price 6 Unit Retail Bldg - Sale Price $375,000$375,000
Income-$600/Month Per UnitIncome-$600/Month Per Unit Less Vacancy 5% (-$180)Less Vacancy 5% (-$180) Less Expenses Paid by Owner 30% Less Expenses Paid by Owner 30% (-$1,080)(-$1,080) Remember: NOI = Income -Vcy loss –Remember: NOI = Income -Vcy loss –
ExpensesExpenses $3600 -$1260 = $3600 -$1260 = $2340 (NOI)$2340 (NOI) Debt Service- $275,000 @ 7.125% for Debt Service- $275,000 @ 7.125% for
25 years= 25 years= $1965 P/I$1965 P/I DSCR = NOI / P&I pmtDSCR = NOI / P&I pmt $2340 / $1965 = 1$2340 / $1965 = 1.21 DSCR.21 DSCR Qualifies!!Qualifies!!
Somerset Financial Inc. 908-231-9100 www.somersetloans.com licensed NJ DOBI
Some Examples of Property TypesSome Examples of Property Types
Truck Stop
Apartment Complexes
Self-Storage
Mixed-Use
Condo-Hotels
Somerset Financial Inc. 908-231-9100 www.somersetloans.com licensed NJ DOBI
Tier Properties - Tier Properties - Risk/FinancingRisk/Financing• Tier OneTier One
• Multi-family and mixed Multi-family and mixed useuse (>50% residential (>50% residential component)component)
• Up to 97% LTV (O/O)Up to 97% LTV (O/O)• 6% - 12% depending on LTV, 6% - 12% depending on LTV,
loan product and strength loan product and strength of dealof deal
• Tier TwoTier Two• Mixed use (<50% Mixed use (<50%
residential), office, retail, residential), office, retail, warehouse, light industrial, warehouse, light industrial, self storage, bed and self storage, bed and breakfastbreakfast
• Up to 97% LTV (O/O)Up to 97% LTV (O/O)• 6.5% - 13% depending on LTV, 6.5% - 13% depending on LTV,
loan product and strength of loan product and strength of dealdeal
• Tier ThreeTier Three• Industrial, automotive, Industrial, automotive,
funeral home, rooming funeral home, rooming home, flagged home, flagged hospitalityhospitality
• Up to 90% LTVUp to 90% LTV• 7% - 13% depending on 7% - 13% depending on
LTV, loan product and LTV, loan product and strength of dealstrength of deal
• Tier FourTier Four• Health care, day care, Health care, day care,
RV park, un-flagged RV park, un-flagged hospitality, restaurant, hospitality, restaurant, special purposespecial purpose
• Up to 90% LTVUp to 90% LTV• 7.5% - 13% depending on 7.5% - 13% depending on
LTV, loan product and LTV, loan product and strength of dealstrength of dealSomerset Financial Inc. 908-231-9100 www.somersetloans.com licensed
NJ DOBI
Financing OptionsFinancing Options ••Credit ScoringCredit Scoring ••A: 680+A: 680+ ••A-: 640+A-: 640+ ••B: 580+B: 580+ ••Terms:Terms: ••15, 20 & 30 Years15, 20 & 30 Years ••Fully Amortizing, interest-onlyFully Amortizing, interest-only ••Loan Types:Loan Types: ••6-Month Adjustable6-Month Adjustable ••2, 3, 5 & 7 and 10-year Fixed2, 3, 5 & 7 and 10-year Fixed ••30-Year Declining Fixed Rate30-Year Declining Fixed Rate
No-prepay penalties on some programs, up to 5-No-prepay penalties on some programs, up to 5-10 years on others.10 years on others.
Somerset Financial Inc. 908-231-9100 www.somersetloans.com licensed NJ DOBI
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New Jersey:
721 Route 202-206
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Phone: (908) 722-0700
Fax: (908) 722-0755
New York:
875 Third Avenue
18th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 808-0700
Fax: (212) 808-0844
Areas of Practice:Real Estate, Finance, Corporate
Admitted to Practice in: New Jersey, New York
Education:Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 2003
Liberty University, B.S
Jesse P. Nash
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Investment Considerations: Investment Considerations:
Same Issues as with Most Other Investments:
Return on Investment
Risk Tolerance
Importance of Developing Bargaining Strategy Early in the Process
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Assembling and Managing Your Team:Assembling and Managing Your Team:The Roles of Your ProfessionalsThe Roles of Your Professionals
Getting The Right Person for the Job
Reputation Making Sure Work is in Professional’s Field
Understanding the Roles of your Professionals
Responsiveness
Cost Control
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Investment Vehicle - Choice of Entity Investment Vehicle - Choice of Entity and Entity Management and Entity Management
Tax Treatment
Liability Protection
Flexibility/Ease of Use
Management Structure Alternatives Management Whether Investors Should Have
Management Prerogatives Transfer Restrictions Distribution of Profit and Losses
Avoiding Sales of “Securities”
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An Agreement of Sale and A Typical Commercial An Agreement of Sale and A Typical Commercial Real Estate Purchase Transaction TimelineReal Estate Purchase Transaction Timeline
The Parties
The Property
Confirm that property interests to be acquired are adequately described in the contract, including, to the extent applicable:
Real property, including land, improvements, fixtures and appurtenances
Personal property (equipment, spare parts, tools and other items used in the operation of the property)
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An Agreement of Sale and A Typical Commercial An Agreement of Sale and A Typical Commercial Real Estate Purchase Transaction Timeline Real Estate Purchase Transaction Timeline (cont’d)(cont’d)
Leases and Related Agreements Other Contracts (commission agreements,
management contracts, service contracts, etc.)
Permits, Approvals, Licenses, Warranties, Guaranties, etc.
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The Purchase PriceThe Purchase Price
The Deposit
When does the deposit “go hard”?
Escrow Issues
Who should act as Escrow Agent? When should monies be released from
Escrow?
Balance of Purchase Price
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Closing ContingenciesClosing Contingencies
No Attorney Review in Commercial Deals!
Financing Contingency
Approvals Contingency
Representations and Warranties Contingency
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Title ConsiderationsTitle Considerations
Marketable Title
“Good and marketable title, insurable by a reputable title insurance company at regular rates, and subject only to exceptions to title that will not impair Buyer’s intended operations on the Property.”
Title Review
Right to Raise Title Objections Right to Terminate if Objections are not Eliminated Judgment Searches The Lender’s Position on Title Issues
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Due DiligenceDue Diligence
Reserve Right to Investigate All Aspects of the Property
Types of Due Diligence Review:
Property Condition Approvals/Permitting Environmental Lease Review
Hiring Right Due Diligence Professionals
The Lender’s Stake in the Due Diligence Process
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Representations and WarrantiesRepresentations and Warranties
Make Sure All Necessary Representations and Warranties are Obtained
Authority Physical Condition of the Property Leases and Other Contracts Title Matters Compliance with Laws Environmental Matters Litigation Anti-terrorism Laws
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Pre-Closing ObligationsPre-Closing Obligations
Seller Obligated to Deliver the Property in “Broom Clean” Condition
Seller Obligated to Correct Code or Other Violations
Seller’s Obligations Under Existing Leases
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Closing Closing
Date/Time/Place
The Mechanics of Closing
“Time of the Essence” Issues
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Default and Remedies Default and Remedies
Notice and Cure Periods
Limitation on Seller’s Pre-Closing Remedies – ideally, terminate the contract and damages limited to keeping the deposit
Buyer’s Remedies – Specific performance, terminate and receive damages
Prevailing Party Entitled to Attorney’s Fees (disincentive to litigate)
Indemnification
Generally, the obligation to defend and hold harmless another from liabilities incurred
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Closing AdjustmentsClosing Adjustments
Real Estate Taxes
Assessments
Rents
Association Fees
Utility, Sewer and Water Charges
Payments Under Service Contracts or Other Agreements
Realty Transfer Tax/Mansion Tax
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Specialized Legal Considerations that Arise with Specialized Legal Considerations that Arise with Different Types of Real Estate InvestmentDifferent Types of Real Estate Investment
Purchasing Leased Properties
Lease Review Estoppels/SNDA’s
Purchasing Property to Develop/Redevelop
Approval Review Surveys and Site Plans Brief Comment on Land Use Approval
Process
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Specialized Legal Considerations that Arise with Specialized Legal Considerations that Arise with Different Types of Real Estate Investment Different Types of Real Estate Investment (cont’d)(cont’d)
Environmental Contamination Issues
Proper Environmental Due Diligence• Goal is to undertake site assessment and
investigation as necessary to take advantage of available statutory defenses
Proper Contract Provisions • Who is responsible for cleanup obligations
and costs• Representations• Indemnification
ISRA• Compliance is Seller’s obligation• Is Property ISRA subject?• If so, must have DEP approval to close