CTW 139: George Arau - Understanding Debt and Weathering the Crisis

Released Thursday, 14th May 2020

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CTW 139: George Arau - Understanding Debt and Weathering the Crisis

Thursday, 14th May 2020

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George is the Vice President of Loan Originations at Basis Investment Group where he has assisted borrowers in debt and equity placement for commercial multifamily transactions.

Topics Covered

Understanding the CMBS market
Understanding the debt fund
Understanding Libor
Assessing business plans for tertiary markets
COVID-19’s impact on debt funds
Requesting forbearance
Communicating with your lenders

Nuggets of Wealth

What is a tool, source, or platform you use every day that can also help others? YouTube
What is the top advice you would give to potential borrowers in today’s market? Stay on top of market research, be realistic, take it in short-term intervals
What are some of the mistakes you’ve seen borrowers make? Difference between lender’s underwriting v. a borrower’s underwriting
Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you and Basis Investment Group? basisinv.com