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Self-Storage Loans: Considering More Than Just Rate

When it comes to self-storage refinancing, sometimes the lowest interest rate is not always the best choice. Instead, self-storage operators need to consider a number of factors, including their net operating income, debt-service coverage ratio, property value and use of ...More
May 15, 2012
Posted in Articles, Finance
Clopton Capital Offers Self-Storage Financing

Commercial real estate lender Clopton Capital is expanding its loan options for self-storage facility owners nationwide who are looking to refinance, acquire properties or secure a construction loan. “We are looking for any opportunity, whether it be a single-property ...More
May 14, 2012
Posted in News, Finance
Self-Storage Owner Fights Bank Foreclosure

The owner of Sundance Self Storage in El Dorado Hills, Calif., is battling his lender over the foreclosure of his facility. ...More
May 8, 2012
Posted in News, Legal Issues
CASH: The New 4-Letter Word in the World of Self-Storage Lending

Self-storage owners looking for cash when refinancing are subject to more intense scrutiny than ever. However, those who only ask for what’s practical and outline their reasons are gaining approval from lenders. ...More
April 21, 2012
Posted in Articles, Finance
Yen and Yang: A Lesson in Self-Storage Refinancing 101

A couple of self-storage owners who are refinancing their facility loans have been contacting me over the past few days, and their approaches to the task are at polar opposites. Their experiences are a great lesson in what to do and what not to do when it comes to ...More
March 27, 2012
Posted in Blog, Finance
An Advantageous Lending Market: Credit and Capital Return to the Self-Storage Market

While the economy is by no means out of the woods yet, the lending industry has seen significant improvement, with the easing of credit and capital flowing back into the market. Here's some insider info on self-storage capital, and why now is an ideal lending environment ...More
March 10, 2012
Posted in Articles, Finance
Loan Types for Self-Storage Owners and Investors: Insight to Weigh Your Options in 2012

Self-storage operators or investors who are looking for financing this year will find more loan types available than in years past. Here’s an overview of current financing options, plus the pros and cons of each lending type. ...More
February 29, 2012
Posted in Articles, Finance
Assembling an Attractive Loan Package That Will Entice Self-Storage Lenders

What makes an underwriter approve a self-storage loan package? Since most facility owners are not familiar with all of the nuts and bolts that make up an appealing package, now’s the perfect time to learn the loan process and how to prepare all the necessary documentation. ...More
February 19, 2012
Posted in Articles, Finance
Make a Positive Impact on Your Self-Storage Operation in 2012: ISS Expo Offers Training in Key Business Areas

Successful self-storage facilities are led by proactive leaders whose daily decisions positively impact their business. Sometimes these decisions are small, while others are game-changers. The Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, March 14-16, brings the best ...More
January 18, 2012
Posted in Articles, Finance, Legal Issues, Marketing
Inside Self-Storage World Expo Finance Symposium Highlights Lending Options

With more than $1 trillion in commercial loans expected to come due in the next three to five years, understanding today’s financial landscape is more important than ever. Self-storage owners and investors can learn about industry financing options at the Inside ...More
January 4, 2012
Posted in News, Finance

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