Negotiate ‘Financeable’ Leases to Obtain Future Loans

In today's stagnant economy, the Federal Reserve is aggressively cutting interest rates in an attempt to spark the economy. The rate cuts are giving property owners an opportunity to refinance and purchase new properties or to tap existing properties' equity for operating capital.

Lower interest rates, however, don't necessarily mean it will be easy to get a loan. If your collateral is your building or center, your lender will be concerned with more than just the property value—it will also assess the quality of the lease agreements you have with your tenants.