Commercial Real Estate Finance
Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loans
Commercial real estate financing is won on documentation, controls, and credible execution pacing. A lender does not fund a story. A lender funds a file that underwrites cleanly.
Financely runs a term-sheet-first process for U.S. commercial real estate acquisitions with a minimum transaction size of USD 1,500,000. Fees are disclosed upfront. No free consultations.
Submit your deal here: Submit Your Deal.
For process context, see How It Works.
What a Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan Covers
A commercial real estate acquisition loan is capital raised to purchase an income-producing property and fund closing costs, and in some cases approved capital expenditures. Lenders size proceeds against net operating income, collateral value, tenant quality, market depth, and sponsor strength.
How we operate:
You submit a deal. We issue indicative terms with all fees disclosed. You sign the term sheet, upload your data room, and we start execution to close.
The 4-Step Process
RFQ, Term Sheet, Closing, Funding. This is a transaction-led process designed to produce written outcomes.
1) RFQ
Submit the property and borrower file for review. We screen for financeability, execution risk, and the fastest credible path to a lender decision.
2) Term Sheet
We issue indicative financing terms with pricing and fees, conditions, and a closing procedure. If a bridge, gap, or capex tranche is required, it is disclosed in the same term sheet.
3) Closing
After you sign the term sheet and pay the upfront fees, you upload the full data room. We package the lender-ready file, manage underwriting, diligence Q and A, and drive term sheets into executable documentation.
4) Funding
The loan funds at closing subject to conditions precedent and definitive documents. If lenders decline, you receive written decline reasons and next-best structure options if applicable.
Fees Disclosed Upfront
We disclose fees before execution begins. We do not start execution work without a signed term sheet, cleared payments, and a complete data room.
Upfront Due Diligence and Underwriting Fees
USD 9,500 to USD 59,500, payable upon acceptance of indicative terms. This covers structuring, lender-ready packaging, underwriting memo preparation, data room indexing, submission strategy, and managed lender decisioning.
Legal Documentation Fees
Legal documentation is priced separately and paid to counsel. Typical range is USD 7,500 to USD 35,000 depending on facility type, speed, and complexity. Lender legal and borrower counsel costs may both apply.
Fee on Funded Loans at Closing
2.5% to 4% of the funded loan amount, payable at closing. The rate depends on facility size, asset profile, sponsor strength, and structure.
Third-Party Reports and Closing Costs
Borrowers should budget for appraisal, environmental reports, engineering, title, insurance, background, and filing costs payable to third parties.
Closing Procedure
Closing is an execution workflow with an owner for each condition precedent. We manage the process so the lender credit team can clear items without delays or version conflicts.
1) Signed Terms and Data Room Lock
You sign the term sheet, pay the upfront fees, and upload the lender-ready file. We set one definitive version for each document and control updates through a tracked checklist.
2) Underwriting and Reports
We coordinate lender underwriting requests and third-party reports, route diligence questions, and keep responses tight and consistent across memo, model, rent roll, and purchase documents.
3) Legal Documentation and Conditions
Counsel drafts and negotiates definitive loan documents. We manage the closing checklist, conditions precedent, insurance, title, entity documents, and any cash management or reserve requirements.
4) Funding and Post-Close Controls
Funds are disbursed at closing once conditions are satisfied. Post-close, the lender’s reporting and covenant framework is implemented to keep the facility in good standing.
Indicative Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan Term Sheet
The term sheet below is illustrative. Final terms depend on underwriting, diligence, lender approvals, and definitive documents.
| Term |
Indicative Position |
| Transaction Type |
U.S. commercial real estate acquisition financing |
| Minimum Transaction Size |
USD 1,500,000 |
| Asset Types |
Multi-family, industrial, logistics, retail, office, mixed-use, hospitality, self-storage, and other income-producing assets, deal dependent |
| Facility Type |
Acquisition mortgage, bridge loan, value-add facility, or stabilized permanent loan, depending on profile |
| Use of Proceeds |
Purchase price, closing costs, lender reserves, and approved capex if applicable |
| Tenor |
12 to 36 months typical for bridge; 3 to 10 years typical for permanent, deal dependent |
| Pricing |
Risk-adjusted market pricing, quoted per transaction |
| Leverage and Equity |
Sized against DSCR and or LTV, tenant profile, property condition, market depth, and sponsor strength |
| Security |
First mortgage lien on property, assignment of rents and leases, and related security as required |
| Reserves and Cash Management |
Taxes and insurance reserves as required. Capex, tenant improvement, leasing commissions, or interest reserves for value-add deals where applicable |
| Covenants and Reporting |
Reporting cadence and covenant framework aligned to asset profile, including DSCR and liquidity requirements where applicable |
| Optional Bridge, Gap, or Capex Tranche |
Available where needed to solve timing, capex, or equity gaps. Separate pricing and fees. Requires a credible take-out plan |
| Upfront Due Diligence and Underwriting Fees |
USD 9,500 to USD 59,500, payable on acceptance of the term sheet |
| Legal Documentation Fees |
Paid separately to counsel. Typical range USD 7,500 to USD 35,000, deal dependent |
| Fee on Funded Loans at Closing |
2.5% to 4% of the funded loan amount, payable at closing |
| Validity |
Indicative terms valid 7 to 10 business days from issuance, unless updated for material changes |
| Conditions Precedent |
Underwriting, diligence, KYC and AML, sanctions screening, legal documentation, third-party reports, and lender approvals |
| Outcome Standard |
Executable lender term sheet or written decline with reasons |
FAQ
Do you offer free consultations?
No. We issue terms first. If you want financing terms and a closing procedure, submit a deal and we will revert with indicative terms and next steps.
Is funding guaranteed?
No. Financing is subject to independent lender underwriting, diligence, and approvals. Financely does not promise approvals or funding.
What should I submit?
At minimum: purchase agreement or LOI, property address, rent roll, trailing twelve month operating statement, borrower profile, sources and uses, equity amount and source, and closing timeline.
When do fees apply?
Upfront due diligence and underwriting fees are paid after you accept the term sheet. Legal documentation fees are paid separately to counsel. The 2.5% to 4% fee is paid only at closing when the loan funds.
Submit Your Deal
Submit your commercial real estate acquisition. If the transaction fits, we will issue an indicative term sheet with the full fee schedule and closing procedure. Once you sign the term sheet and pay the upfront due diligence and underwriting fees, you will upload the complete data room and we will start execution toward closing and funding.
Important:
This page is for general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, investment, or regulatory advice. Financely is not a bank, not a broker-dealer, and not a direct lender. Any engagement and any introduction process is subject to diligence, KYB, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, capital provider criteria, and definitive documentation. Financely does not promise approvals or funding.