“Where commercial loans are all we do!”
Today’s Mission: To establish a long-term profitable relationship and provide you with the knowledge needed to originate and qualify potential commercial deals that will CLOSE and put DOLLARS in your pocket!
Who is APEX Mortgage? • Subsidiary of Firstrust Bank • Small Balance Commercial Lender • Friend of Brokers for 25 years
APEX Mortgage – above the rest • We don’t charge any upfront fees • We close our loans in 2 to 4 weeks • We handle all processing • We portfolio and service all loans
APEX Basics
Loan Sizes Minimum: $25,000 Maximum: $500,000
Where does APEX lend? Nationwide in 42 states excluding: Alabama / Alaska / Hawaii Michigan / Nevada / North Dakota / Vermont / West Virginia
Programs • Core program: 25-year fixed rates begin at 8.5% • Interest Only product available • Flexible ARM’s available if necessary
Soft Approach to Hard Money Eligible Scenarios • Bridge to Sale • Rehab • Credit <600 • Non-seasoned properties
Soft Approach to Hard Money • Interest only • 1-5 year balloons • Rates higher than core programs
Core Program - Loan to Value • 70% maximum • Cross collateral options available to increase loan amount. • Seller Seconds available to 80% CLTV
Core Program - Credit Requirements • Core programs for credit scores above 600 • Programs available for all credit grades
Getting Started
Getting Started What do you do with a potential deal? • Complete a 1003 application • Get credit report • Call APEX
Essential questions to ask about potential commercial building financing • When did you buy the building and what did you pay for it? • Why do you want this loan and what are your plans for the building? • Why have you had past credit problems? • For purchases – Where is the down payment money coming from?
Submission Requirements 1. Completed 1003 or Personal Financial Statement 2. Current Tri-merge credit report 3. Brief description of why borrower wants the loan
Qualifying a Potential Deal All deals are approved according to the same criteria Character Credit Capacity Collateral
Income Requirements Investment Properties must cover the debt @ 1.25% DSCR
The APEX Process
The APEX Process • Underwriter review • You get offer • You sell the deal • Call APEX and let us know how much you are charging and borrower contact information
The APEX Process • APEX interviews the borrower • APEX issues Commitment Letter • APEX schedules appraisal, clears title, collects stips • APEX schedules closing
The APEX Process – Your Role • Continue finding more business while APEX does all the work • Collect Check
APEX Borrowers
Your Market: All commercial property owners who cannot be served by local banks
The Typical APEX Borrower Self-employed borrowers Less than perfect credit Story loan borrowers Bank turn downs Hard money refi Time is of the essence Tax issues Someone who would typically need a stated deal
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Multi-Family
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Day Care Facility
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Auto Repair Shop
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Mixed Use
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Motel/Hotel
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Bed & Breakfast
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Funeral Home
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Warehouse/Light Industrial
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Office Building
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Self Storage Facilities
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Mobile Home Parks * Campgrounds
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Retail * Strip Malls
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Churches - Traditional
Who is your typical borrower? Eligible Property Type Examples Churches – Non-Traditional
Collateral Requirements Ineligible Property Types: • Gas Stations • Assisted Living • Dry Cleaners • Raw land • Properties with environmental concerns
APEX Compared to Other Money Sources
Financing Sources Hard Money • Commitment fees • 1 – 2 year balloon • Usually interest only • 55% maximum LTV • 5 – 10 Lender points • Broker fee tough to get due to the high lender fee • No YSP
Financing Sources Local Banks • Full document • Strict credit requirements • Limited property types • 5/25 programs • Balloons
Financing Sources Local Banks (cont’d) • 90 – 120 day close • Call and review options • Lower rate • No YSP
Financing Sources Intermediary Lenders • Less stringent underwriting guidelines • Higher rates than banks • Long terms and full amortizations available • Less costly than hard money
Finding Deals
How Do I Find These Deals? • Accountant • Lawyers • Bank loan officers – become the go-to product • Bank REO teams
How Do I Find These Deals? • Review old 1003’s for self -employed borrowers over the past 5 years • Talk to private lenders – they need a take-out option • Add commercial tag-line to everything you have • Marketing • Social media • Phone message • Business Card
TOP 5: What’s in it for you? 2. Serving an under-served market 3. Lots of pent-up demand 4. Not subject to regulation 5. Closings in 3 weeks
#1 : What’s in it for you? $$$$$
#1 : What’s in it for you? $$$$$ • 2 points YSP available on most deals • Broker protected up to 5 total points
APEX’s Recent Georgia Closings
Who is your typical borrower? Recent Closing #1 Office
Who is your typical borrower? Recent Closing #1 Converted house into office space for insurance agent in Norcross Loan request $275,000 Borrower needs to show cash reserves GA banking department APEXable ™ because Borrower’s business has been closed for 18 months Broker made 4 points -- $11,000 Deal closed 26 days from application
Who is your typical borrower? Recent Closing #2 Restaurant
Who is your typical borrower? Recent Closing #2 Japanese restaurant purchase in Roswell Borrower opening second location $500,000 loan request, borrower bringing significant cash to the table Broker made 5 points - $25,000 Deal closed in 16 days Deal was APEXable ™ because there were no operating financials for start up restaurant, but borrower had significant cash investment.
Who is your typical borrower? Recent Closing #3 Office Condo
Who is your typical borrower? Recent Closing #3 Office condo purchase $125,000 loan amount 625 credit score Deal was APEXable ™ due to borrower’s low credit score Broker made 4 points - $5,000 Loan closed in 3 weeks
Who is your typical borrower? Commercial Loans Made Easy: A 5 Part Webinar Series Attend all five Apex Webinars and earn an extra $500 on your first loan closing! • Commercial Loans 101 • The Power of Marketing • Underwriting Commercial loans • Overcoming Objections: How to Sell Non-Conforming Commercial Mortgages • Beyond the Application – Getting your loan closed
Thank You! • We don’t charge any upfront fees Ryan Boyle • We charge only ONE lender point at closing • Brokers can make up to 5 points Commercial Account Executive • We close our loans in 2 to 4 weeks • We look at credit scores as low as 600 800-262-2739, X267 • We need only a 1003 or PFS, tri-merged rboyle@apexmtg.com credit report and summary to look at a deal
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