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Being strapped for cash is an all too familiar situation for, say, a small business owner dreaming of opening a new location, or an estate investor eyeing a prime property, or maybe a startup founder ready to scale. Thankfully, business financing options abound, and we’re here to guide you through the maze of choices. From…

Here’s a surprising fact: The U.S. alternative lending market hit a massive $284.5 billion in 2024. With more investors turning to creative financing options over stiff bank loans, it’s set to reach $378.6 billion by 2028. That’s a game-changer for anyone diving into commercial real estate! From our experience, partnering with commercial real estate money…

In just the first three months of 2025, over 33,000 commercial real estate parcels changed hands, racking up more than $69 billion in transaction volume. That kind of activity doesn’t happen without capital. What’s notable is a good chunk of it came from portfolio lenders stepping in where traditional banks have pulled back. These lenders…

Did you know that U.S. banks now carry close to $3 trillion in commercial real estate loans? That’s nearly twice what they held a decade ago! That kind of exposure tells us one thing loud and clear: commercial real estate lending plays a massive role in the economy. For investors, developers, and small business owners,…

$632 billion. That’s how big asset-based lending in the U.S. is expected to get by the end of 2025. So what’s fueling that kind of growth? A rise in demand from mid-market borrowers working through tighter credit markets and looking for practical, flexible options. From our experience, property investors and business owners are turning more…

Investing in commercial real estate used to mean jumping through hoops, rubbing elbows with brokers, and coming up with hundreds of thousands in capital. But that’s changing, and fast! The U.S. real estate crowdfunding space has skyrocketed from a niche concept to a booming $10.7 billion market in 2024, with projections showing it could soar…

You’ve found the perfect commercial property to flip or develop. However, time’s ticking, and traditional bank loans are moving at a snail’s pace. What to do? That’s where hard money lenders commercial real estate experts step in. From our experience, they offer quick approval processes to get your project off the ground. Based on Q1…

You’re a small business owner eyeing a shiny new office building, or maybe a property developer dreaming of breaking ground on a multi-family project. The catch? Navigating commercial real estate financing isn’t exactly a walk in the park. From our experience, navigating commercial real estate bank loans in 2025 can be filled with pitfalls. Especially…

Rates are holding steady, and that’s got everyone in commercial real estate talking. With the federal funds rate sitting between 4.25% and 4.50% as of June 2025, thanks to the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates unchanged in its recent meetings, borrowing costs aren’t dropping anytime soon. From our experience, knowing how commercial mortgage rates…

More than 82%. That’s how much total loans jumped at community banks over the past year. This figure shows how much community banks are outpacing the growth rate across all U.S. banks. Community banks aren’t just staying in the game; they’re leading the charge in helping local businesses secure financing, even as bigger banks merge…