Purchases of commercial buildings or multi-unit residential structures often require millions of dollars in cash and loans from the bank. A structure that contains 5-20 units is viewed as a mid-range venture. It’s not as risky as a smaller building that could have 100% vacancy and it doesn’t require the bank to put out the large amounts of money that a larger purchase of over twenty units would involve. If you are looking for assistance in obtaining a commercial mortgage for a 5-20 unit building, iBank can help.

 

As with any other loan or mortgage request, you’ll need a solid business plan and some history on the building or group of buildings you’re trying to buy. If there are occupants there now, find out how many are long-term and ask each of them what their level of commitment to staying is, if the sale goes through. If you’re buying a newly constructed building, look around at other structures in the neighborhood and check their rents and vacancy rates. This could give you insight into whether or not you even want to purchase the building you’re thinking about getting a mortgage for.

 

Once you’re satisfied that your new venture is solid and the building is a good investment, put together a business plan explaining to any potential lender why you feel that way. Any credible lender will ask all of the same questions you just asked, so be prepared with facts, numbers, and statistics to back up any claims. We’ll shop your request around and find someone who is willing to give you a commercial mortgage with the interest rate and terms you’re looking for, but you’ll need to finalize the arrangement directly with the lender.

 

The purpose of our site is to give small business owners and investors multiple financing and loan options. iBank.com has helped hundreds of businesses just like yours obtain commercial mortgages, but our best success rate has come from those who were properly prepared when they began the process. Do your homework and make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into. We’ll do the footwork to get you the mortgage.