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Lenders Discuss Self-Storage at Banking Convention

Mortgage bankers and lenders attending the Mortgage Bankers Association CREF Convention and Expo in Las Vegas said they were cautiously optimistic about the self-storage industry. ...More
February 10, 2010
Posted in News, Finance, Real Estate
National Snapshot 2010: The Self-Storage Real Estate Market

A self-storage real estate expert takes a closer look at how the industry fared during the economic downturn, how cap rates were affected, and what self-storage owners and operators can expect in the near future. ...More
December 22, 2009 Michael L. McCune
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate
Extend and Pretend: Finance Regulators Support Self-Storage Borrowers

New policy guidelines set by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council mean good news for self-storage owners with loans maturing—assuming you have sufficient cash flow to service the loan's debt. ...More
December 16, 2009 Devin Huber
Posted in Articles, Finance
Self-Storage Financing: Facing the Break Point and Predictions for 2010

Declining property values, coupled with limited access and viability of debt, are contributing to the nation’s new financial break point. Self-storage owners should now strategize their equity positions to best maximize their return on investment. ...More
November 12, 2009 Neal Gussis
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate
Financing in 2010: Outlook Is Grim for All Property Types

Finding a loan for self-storage is tough. But local banks are still the best bet for owners and investors looking to build self-storage or refinance existing properties. ...More
October 7, 2009 David Smyle
Posted in Articles, Finance
Equity Based Services Sales Up 13 Percent From a Year Ago

Equity Based Services (EBS), which operates 63 self-storage locations in 11 states, reports sales are up 13 percent from a year ago. ...More
October 6, 2009
Posted in News, Construction, Finance, Real Estate
Self-Storage Lending: Restrictions Today, Better Loans Tomorrow

The implosion of the subprime residential-lending market and tightening of the overall credit markets has had a significant impact on self-storage lending. However, there are steps self-storage owners can take to prepare their businesses for a better loan in the future. ...More
September 29, 2009 Anthony DiMarco
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate
The Quest for Self-Storage Financing: Who Has It? How Do You Get It?

Finding a self-storage construction or permanent loan in today's financial market is a challenge. Find out who's still in the game and what you need to do to secure funds. ...More
September 23, 2009 Richard Hill Adams
Posted in Articles, Construction, Finance
Compiling a Quality Self-Storage Loan Package: Get the Deal Done

The financial landscape has changed for self-storage as with all other industries. Before you meet with a lender, you must have a solid strategy for how you will introduce your deal and gauge the bank’s interest in making the loan you need. ...More
September 11, 2009 Benjamin Burkhart
Posted in Articles, Finance
Self-Storage Threat of Foreclosure? Don’t Hide, Just Seek

Self-storage owners with loans coming due in the next 24 months can't hide from today's negative economic outlook. Instead, they need to address their loan needs aggressively and seek alternative solutions such as the ones outlined in this informative article. ...More
July 6, 2009 Devin Huber
Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate

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