Episode 35: An insider’s look into today’s commercial mortgage space
With finance at the top of commercial investors’ minds amid a rapidly shifting market landscape, co-hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill bring in the cavalry to help navigate the rough mortgage terrain.
In this episode, Son Pham, the director and head of mortgages at Rethink Financing, highlights the puzzle-like nature of finding the right lender to provide a commercial real estate mortgage that fits an investor’s needs before giving an insider’s look into the current lending environment.
They also talk about the inner workings of borrowing in today’s market, including comparable rates, competitive packages offered by lenders, as well as features that investors need to add to their checklist when shopping for a commercial property loan.
Lastly, the trio discusses where they think the market will be headed in the coming months and explains why they believe the market’s downturn is coming to an end.
*This episode was recorded prior to the RBA’s April cash rate decision.
What You'll Learn
– How to navigate the rough mortgage terrain
– Understanding the puzzle-like nature of finding the right lender to provide a commercial real estate mortgage that fits an investor’s needs
– Get an insider’s look into the current lending environment
– The inner workings of borrowing in today’s market, including comparable rates, competitive packages offered by lenders, as well as features that investors need to add to their checklist when shopping for a commercial property loan
Resources
– The Smart Property Investment network, produced by Phil Tarrant
– How much cash is required for a commercial property purchase?, from Rethink Investing
– Property Investment Calculator from Rethink Investing