Commercial Loan Checklist

Although the documentation required for commercial loans can vary from loan to loan, and project to project, the following list of documents will provide The Erskine Group with much of the necessary information to make an informed decision about your financing request. 

Borrower/Principal Information

  • Three years income tax and financial statements
  • Year-to-date profit & loss and balance statement
  • Personal financial statements
  • Projected cash flow statements for next 12 months
  • Pro forma for next 12 months / length of loan
  • Federal and State tax information
  • Collateral sheet
  • Well written business plan
Project/Property Information

If you are seeking financing for an acquisition, please include the following documents:

  • Brief description of the prospective mortgage loan request, including:  Desired loan amount, estimated current as-is value of property, estimated as-completed value, sources and uses of funds, budget and exit strategy.
  • Description of the subject property, including:  Location, size/square footage (specify both gross and net, if applicable), number of units, survey/site plan, floor plans (if applicable), photos of subject property
  • Provide income/expense statement for the property, including: Annual property taxes, Insurance, water/sewer taxes, fuel and electricity, maintenance/repairs. If available supply property operating statements for the past two (2) years.
  • Current Rent Roll (if applicable), including:  Breakdown of unit types (residential/ commercial), itemize regulated units (controlled, stabilized), lease escalations and expirations, unit numbers, tenant names, room/bathroom count, etc. For retail, office or industrial properties also provide unit square footage, base rent and description of any pass-through expenses absorbed by tenant.
  • Provide a copy of the fully executed contract of sale.

If you are seeking to refinance an existing property, please include the following documents:

  • A summary of current financing.
  • The price originally paid for property.
  • The date of purchase.

If you are making a subordinate loan request (i.e. second mortgage), please provide:

  • A copy of first mortgage loan offer/commitment.

If you are seeking financing for new construction or a building renovation, please include the following documents:

  • An executive summary of the project.
  • A detailed construction budget.
  • Proposed sale prices and marketing plans (if condominiums), or rental pro-forma (if rental).
  • Comparable sales/rental information for residential units or commercial spaces (only if applicable).
  • Approved building plans (if available).
  • Zoning analysis (if applicable).
  • Information on architect and general contractors, and copies of the contracts.
  • Timeline showing key points from beginning to completion of the project .
 

If you have questions regarding commercial financing, or if you would like to start the
loan application today, please call The Erskine Group at
888.488.3807

 

Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee # 5814. Licensed by the Dept. Of Corporations under the CA Residential
Mtg. Lending Act. This is not a commitment to lend. Copyright © 2008 Professional Mortgage Partners, Inc.
Web Site Design and Hosting by Whiteroad Communications.