Why We Run CRE Capital Raises Through Lev

Why Financely Runs Every Commercial Real Estate Raise Through Lev

Commercial Real Estate capital is tighter, slower, and more sensitive to data quality than it was a few years ago. Credit committees want clean assumptions, consistent exhibits, and a clear story on cash flow and downside protection. That is why Financely runs our Commercial Real Estate debt and equity placements through Lev. Lev gives us a controlled operating system for intake, diligence access, lender engagement tracking, and term sheet comparison. Financely runs the underwriting, structure, and negotiation.

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Financely is not a lender. We structure and place capital with regulated banks and private credit counterparties. Lev is used to improve data control, speed lender review, and drive cleaner competition across term sheets.

Capital Markets Have Shifted: Process Now Decides Pricing

Rate volatility and tighter underwriting changed the screening process. Lenders spend more time validating rent rolls, expenses, capex assumptions, and sponsor execution risk. When the file is messy, pricing gets wider and timelines drift. When the file is clean, lenders move and they compete.

This is the same discipline we apply in capital stack work, including creative Commercial Real Estate financing for deals that need a layered structure to close an equity gap.

Lev: A Purpose Built Workflow For CRE Underwriting

Lev replaces fragmented email chains and duplicated spreadsheets with a single deal workspace. We use it to keep documents consistent, control access, and run distribution with discipline instead of noise. You can review Lev’s security posture here: Lev security.

How Financely Uses Lev In A Live Raise

Step What Happens Why It Matters
1. Digital Intake We load rent rolls, trailing twelve months operating statements, budgets, and sponsor materials into a structured workspace. Credit teams want fast orientation. A clean intake avoids rework and prevents version drift.
2. Underwriting Cleanup Financely aligns assumptions, sources and uses, DSCR logic, and risk items so the file is credit-ready. Good pricing starts with credibility. A weak file produces defensive lender terms.
3. Targeted Distribution We run controlled outreach to lenders and investors that fit asset type, leverage, and execution profile. Precision improves term sheet quality. Spray and pray reduces leverage and wastes time.
4. Controlled Data Room NDA gated access, permissions by party, and a single source of truth for diligence documents. Confidentiality and auditability matter to serious sponsors and institutional stakeholders.
5. Term Sheet Comparison We normalize spreads, fees, covenants, reserves, and control terms into an apples to apples view. Hidden terms destroy economics. Comparison forces clarity and improves negotiation outcomes.
6. Closing Workflow We track third-party items like appraisal, title, insurance, legal, and lender conditions through a single checklist. Most delays are condition management failures. A tracked workflow prevents drift.

Lev Benefits That Matter To Sponsors

Real-Time Transparency

Sponsors can see momentum. The process shows who is reviewing the file and where diligence is stalling, so we can focus effort where credit interest is real.

Reduced Manual Input

Less spreadsheet chaos means fewer mistakes. Analysts spend time on underwriting nuance instead of re-keying the same numbers across versions.

Sharper Negotiation

Term sheets are rarely comparable out of the box. A clean comparison grid strengthens negotiating leverage and removes ambiguity on reserves, sweeps, and covenants.

Better Governance

Access control, audit logs, and structured diligence help sponsors meet LP expectations, partner oversight, and internal governance requirements.

Where This Fits In Financely’s Capital Raising Model

Financely advises mid-market and institutional sponsors on debt, mezzanine, and equity raises for acquisitions, developments, and recapitalisations. Lev is the workflow layer. Financely is the underwriting, structure, and negotiation layer.

Questions Sponsors Ask Before Engaging

Is my lender network still valuable?

Yes. Relationships still matter. Lev improves speed, control, and clarity. Financely blends both to drive execution.

Can this workflow support both debt and equity?

Yes. The same controlled access and diligence discipline applies to equity review. It is useful for funds, family offices, and institutional partners.

Will my data remain private?

Controlled access is the point. We limit distribution, segment permissions, and keep a single source of truth instead of uncontrolled inbox forwarding.

Does this help if my deal is not institutional sized?

Yes, if the documentation is real and the underwriting story makes sense. Smaller deals often benefit most because wasted time is more expensive for the sponsor.

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Disclaimer: This page is for general information only. It does not constitute legal, tax, regulatory, investment, or financing advice. Financely is not a bank or broker-dealer. Any financing is provided by regulated counterparties under their own licenses, approvals, and documentation and is subject to eligibility, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, and credit decisions. References to Lev are informational. Lev is a third-party platform and is not owned or operated by Financely.

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