Ed's Blog

At Smith Craine Finance, we have started to witness a more reasonable criterion for both commercial real estate debt and equity in the last 45 days. The focus for capital continues to be top tier product, strong sponsorship, and solid location with reasonable price points or at the other side of the spectrum, discounted distressed assets that can produce higher yields that price in risk and justify the cost of funds. Presently, there is much interest in the $10 million to $20 million investment range for stabilized assets while we all await the expected increase in discounted notes and REO assets.

We encourage you to call Smith Craine to discuss both immediate transactions as well as your future business plans so we can align you with the newest and best debt and equity sources that match your needs.

Please contact us at your convenience to discuss your commercial real estate transaction with us.

• All Multifamily Financing Including HUD/FHA
• Industrial, Retail, Office Acquisition Financing
• Mezzanine Debt

• Bridge Financing
• Preferred Equity
• Joint Venture Equity
• Structured Financing
• Distressed Asset Acquisitions
• Distressed Note Purchases
• REO Acquisitions
• Discounted Performing/non-Performing Note Purchases
• Note Buybacks
• Deal Recapitalizations
• Fractured Condo Projects
• Partially Completed Construction Projects
• Partner Buyouts
• Select Development Financing
• Cash-Out Refinance
• Asset Repositioning