December 28th, 2023. Most lenders were already mentally checked out for the holidays. I was orchestrating the final signatures on an $18M acquisition that three other brokers had declared "impossible for year-end closing.
Everyone’s buzzing about September’s Fed meeting. Borrowers are holding out, waiting on the Fed like it’s the Super Bowl halftime show. But let’s be clear: lenders don’t wait for the press release, they’re already playing the game.
In commercial real estate, capital isn’t just a transaction—it’s a partnership. And selecting the right lender is more than comparing rates or reviewing term sheets. It’s about alignment. The right lender should match not only the property and strategy but also your long-term goals as a borrower.
Let’s be honest: the capital stack in commercial real estate (CRE) isn't broken—it's just fractured. Only the most astute operators are adapting quickly enough to seize the opportunities that arise.