Table 1: Loan Program Comparisons
| Comparisons |
Alternative Funding |
Bank Loan Process |
| Approval Process |
48 hours written pre-approval |
Loan committees take weeks/months |
| New Survey Req’d |
No |
Yes |
| Appraisals |
Limited appraisals and reduced cost |
Complete MAI appraisal |
| Environmental |
Low cost environmental insurance |
Phase 1 environmental required |
| Documentation |
Residential style underwriting/streamlined process |
Full commercial underwriting & documentation |
| Doc Preparation |
None |
Bank attorney’s ($2500-$5000) required |
| Balloon Payment |
None |
Refinance at balloon date |
| Assumable |
Yes, no cost |
Non-assumable or fee required |
| Financial Reporting |
None |
Ongoing financial reporting and covenants required |