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Caden Lucas
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Interested in purchasing real estate; not sure what loan type

Caden Lucas
  • Realtor
  • Madison, OH
Posted May 29 2022, 08:24

I wasn’t 100% sure which forum to post this question in so I figured I’d give this one a try. I’m currently interested in a property that I found in my area but I’m not sure what loan I would need in order to finance it. The building contains two businesses on the ground floor and two apartments above those. I’m under the impression that I may need a commercial loan due to the nature of the building but I feel like the best route may be to find a private money lender to fund something like this. Is there any possibility of me obtaining more of a conventional loan to finance? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! Also, I know location says Cleveland but I’m actually about an hour East.

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Heather Easterbrook
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Heather Easterbrook
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Replied May 29 2022, 09:57

Mixed-use commercial loan.

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Shane Kelly
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Shane Kelly
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Replied May 29 2022, 13:20

@Muhammad Amawi can give you a better insight than I can.

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Nicholas Misch
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Nicholas Misch
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Replied May 29 2022, 18:59
Quote from @Caden Lucas:

I wasn’t 100% sure which forum to post this question in so I figured I’d give this one a try. I’m currently interested in a property that I found in my area but I’m not sure what loan I would need in order to finance it. The building contains two businesses on the ground floor and two apartments above those. I’m under the impression that I may need a commercial loan due to the nature of the building but I feel like the best route may be to find a private money lender to fund something like this. Is there any possibility of me obtaining more of a conventional loan to finance? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! Also, I know location says Cleveland but I’m actually about an hour East.

 Hey Caden, It definitely sounds like some type of commercial loan would be necessary, however many products are available and could very a lot depending on your financial situation and details of the property. I would definitely talk to a great lender and they can really give you your best options. @Tristan Pearrow is here on PB and may be a great resource. 

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H. Jack Miller
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H. Jack Miller
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Replied May 30 2022, 04:04

Typically a bank or a credit union would be the cheapest cost to you, they also usually are the hardest to get and take the most amount of time. I would explore that first and then if not a non bank commercial lender. It sounds like its a typical deal, its a quesion of cost of capital, Loan to value and how hard to get

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Tristan Pearrow
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Tristan Pearrow
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Replied Jun 10 2022, 10:35
Quote from @Nicholas Misch:
Quote from @Caden Lucas:

I wasn’t 100% sure which forum to post this question in so I figured I’d give this one a try. I’m currently interested in a property that I found in my area but I’m not sure what loan I would need in order to finance it. The building contains two businesses on the ground floor and two apartments above those. I’m under the impression that I may need a commercial loan due to the nature of the building but I feel like the best route may be to find a private money lender to fund something like this. Is there any possibility of me obtaining more of a conventional loan to finance? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! Also, I know location says Cleveland but I’m actually about an hour East.

 Hey Caden, It definitely sounds like some type of commercial loan would be necessary, however many products are available and could very a lot depending on your financial situation and details of the property. I would definitely talk to a great lender and they can really give you your best options. @Tristan Pearrow is here on PB and may be a great resource. 


Thanks Nicholas, Yes I'd be happy to help. Caden, if you want to reach out we can go over details and what loan would be the best fit.