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Home Equity Lending Gaps in Texas The Texas Economy March 2003 "Texans need and deserve the right to take out home equity lines of credit.This simple change will pump $741 million back to Texas homeowners." -- Carole Keeton Strayhorn, Texas Comptroller Home Equity Lending Gaps in Texas The number of Texans with home equity loans has more than doubled since 1997 when changes in the Texas constitution made it easier for Texans to borrow against the equity they have in their homes. [1] Yet, Texans are still not taking as many home equity loans as residents in other states. In the traditional home equity lending market—the segment that involves a lump-sum payout of equity to be repaid over a set term—Texans seem to have caught up with the rest of the nation. Indeed, the estimated 6.4 percent of Texas home-owners with traditional home equity loans in 2001 is not only up considerably from 2.5 in 1997 but may well be higher than the average for the other 49 states of 5.7 percent (Figure 1). [2] This most likely reflects the fact that one portion of the home equity loan market—the home equity line of credit market—remains unavailable to Texans. An estimated $12.7 billion in higher-cost, non-tax-deductible loans that currently exist could be supplanted if home equity lines of credit were available and Texans used these financial options at the same rate as other consumers in the country. By taking advantage of a substantially untapped resource, Texas consumers could save $741 million annually using home equity lines of credit instead of other loans. These savings could be pumped into the Texas economy through lower interest rates and additional federal income tax deductions. The gains would be realized in the Texas economy if existing loans were merely paid off by homeowners through home equity lines of credit. This need not expand homeowners’ overall debt burden. Home Equity Lending in Texas For more than 160 years, access to the home equity that owners had built up in their residences was largely untapped. As a direct result of the Panic of 1837, Texas prohibited the forced sale of homesteads for all but a very limited number of reasons. When Texas became a state, these protections became part of the state constitution and effectively barred foreclosing on a person’s residence for reasons other than non-payment of taxes, the original mortgage or a home improvement loan. These same provisions also effectively barred tapping into home equity for purposes other than home improvement. But on November 4, 1997, Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing more leeway in home equity lending and for reverse mortgages. [3] These loans became available to Texans in 1998, but some technical issues limited the availability of home equity loans for homesteads larger than one acre and from reverse mortgages. Subsequent amendments addressed these legal concerns. [4] Changes in the Texas Constitution expanded the conditions under which homeowners could obtain a traditional home equity loan. These closed-end loans extend for a specified length of time and generally require repayment of interest and principal in equal monthly installments. Interest rates on these loans are ordinarily fixed for the life of the loan. Growth in Home Equity Lending in Texas Since changing the Texas constitution to allow wider use of home equity loans, Texans have steadily increased their reliance on these loans. According to American Housing Survey (AHS) data on nine Texas metropolitan areas that cover 68 percent of Texas’ owner-occupied homes, only 2.5 percent of Texas homeowners had any form of home equity loan in 1997, substantially less than the 14.5 percent for all U.S. homeowners outside of Texas that same year. By 1999, the proportion of Texas homeowners with a home equity loan had risen to 4.5 percent. While this represents nearly a doubling of home equity loan usage in just two years, this was still slightly less than the estimated 5 percent rate for home equity loan usage in the nation and substantially less than the 12.9 percent estimated by the AHS that year for both home equity loans and lines of credit. By 2001, the proportion of Texas households with home equity loans had reached 6.4 percent. At this level, the usage in Texas actually exceeded the usage rate of fixed-term closed-end loans in the U.S., indicating that Texans may have reached the saturation point with traditional home equity loans. These loans typically are written for a set amount to be repaid in equal installments over a specified time, just like a traditional mortgage. Based on a survey conducted for the Comptroller of Public Accounts of home equity lenders in Texas, from 1998 to 2000, the amount of the average home equity loan was about $36,750. In 2001 and 2002, the average home equity loan jumped to more than $47,000. [5] Closing the Gap Although Texans’ reliance on home equity loans has grown substantially since the passage of the constitutional amendment, further gains may be unlikely. Other states’ average usage of 14 percent in 2001 included both traditional home equity loans and home equity lines of credit, financial instruments not now available to Texas homeowners. The possibility that the usage rate of traditional home equity loans in Texas exceeded the usage rate of similar loans in the nation probably indicates that without the home equity line of credit option, more homeowners are opting for the fixed term loans—their only other choice. During much of the 1990s, about 8 percent of U.S. homeowners had a home equity line of credit whereas about 5 percent of homeowners had a traditional loan. [6] In 2001, AHS data indicated an estimated 8.4 percent of homeowners had a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and 5.7 percent had traditional home equity loans. This newer form of home equity lending has become the preferred choice by homeowners in other states. A HELOC is a revolving account that permits borrowing from time to time, at the account holder’s discretion, up to a set credit limit. HELOCs also typically have more flexible repayment schedules than traditional home equity loans and have a variable interest rate. Most consumers think home equity lines of credit are more convenient than traditional home equity loans. While about 40 percent of consumers cited the tax advantages of both types of home equity credit as an important consideration, 43 percent of HELOC users cited convenience of use as an advantage, compared with only 1 percent of those using the traditional home equity loans. [7] Many of the major lenders in Texas make HELOC loans to homeowners in other states. Their experiences underscore how attractive this option is to consumers. Figure 2 presents the percentage of the amount of home equity loans and lines of credit written in Georgia, Florida and California by three major Texas lenders. [8] About 88 percent of the consumers in these states choose HELOCs compared with about 12 percent choosing traditional home equity loans. Potential Economic Impact of HELOCs in Texas One approach to examining what expanded home equity lending might mean in Texas is to estimate what consumers would save if they had access to HELOCs. Three issues are crucial when estimating this impact: what savings could be expected from lower interest costs; how much would HELOCs lower federal income tax bills; and how large total borrowing might become. Underlying this assessment is the assumption that if Texans had access to HELOCs the total home equity usage in Texas would approach the U.S. average. This implies that consumer use of both home equity lines of credit and traditional loans would reach about 14 percent, 7.6 percentage points up from the 2001 level, which was 6.4 and consisted of only traditional home equity loans. The true economic value of HELOCs to consumers lies in low interest rates and as a deduction from federal income taxes. For example, recent data from February 2003 show that the average interest rate on credit card debt is 13.8 percent, the rate for new auto loans is 5.8 percent and on home equity lines of credit, 4.4 percent. [9] This implies that on a $1,000 loan, annual credit card interest charges would be $138 whereas these charges would amount to only $44 for the home equity line of credit. On $1,000 in outstanding credit card debt, conversion of this debt to a HELOC would save $94 in interest payments annually. But even this neglects the fact that HELOC interest costs are deductible from federal income taxes, whereas credit card interest charges are not deductible. Although each individual’s exact marginal tax rate paid depends on adjusted gross income, the National Bureau of Economic Research estimates that, on average, in 1999 interest deductions reduced income taxes 24.5 cents per dollar of interest paid. [10] This implies that, on average, the $44 in HELOC interest payments would generate an estimated $10.78 in federal income tax savings so that the total consumer savings per $1,000 in credit card debt replaced by HELOC would be $104.78 annually. Savings from other loans would be less dramatic. Based on current rates, car loans would cost $58 in interest charges per $1,000 borrowed, or only $14 more than HELOC. But tacking on the deductibility of HELOC raises this savings to $24.78 annually per $1,000 borrowed. The loans likely to be displaced by HELOC would be a mixture of credit card loans and other consumer loans such as car loans. According to Federal Reserve loan data, consumer debt nationwide at the end of 2002 was divided into $738.9 billion in revolving loans, of which credit card debt is a large part, and $1,017.9 billion in non-revolving loans. [11] Assuming Texas consumers have a similar debt profile, about 42 percent of Texas consumer debt would be in revolving credit and 58 percent in non-revolving. Based on these shares, the average consumer would save an estimated $58.38 in interest and tax payments per $1,000 owed by switching from other consumer credit sources to HELOC. [12] How much Texans could save depends on the volume of consumer loans displaced. Using 2001 commercial bank data to update national figures indicates that the traditional home equity loan market in the U.S. reached $352.7 billion, up from $267 billion in 1997. Considering Texas’ share of home equity loans and the average per loan value, Texans account for an estimated 8.4 percent of the U.S. market for traditional home equity loans. Based on this percentage and assuming that Texans would use both traditional and HELOC loans at the national rate, Texas consumers would exchange $12.7 billion in existing loans for HELOC. In doing so, Texas homeowners would save $741 million in interest charges and federal income taxes annually. This would be a modest level of savings. The Federal Reserve Board estimates that households spend about 8 percent of their disposable personal income servicing the debt on revolving loans. [13] The $741 million annual savings from increased use of HELOCs would be about 1.7 percent of the annual amount Texans spend on debt service for revolving loans. [14] Home Equity Delinquencies If Texas consumers relied more on home equity lines of credit and followed national trends, loan delinquencies would likely fall. Based on American Bankers Association data (Table 1), Texas averages fewer loan delinquencies for closed-end home equity loans than consumers at the national level. Loan delinquencies did rise in Texas from 1999 to 2001, but dropped off in 2002. Table 1: Texas Home Equity Delinquency Rates Compared to All Other States Home Equity Delinquency Rates and All States First Mortgage Delinquency Rates* Closed-End** Home Equity Loans(1) Home Equity Lines of Credit(1) All States - First Mortgages(2) Texas All States All States Conventional FHA VA 2002 0.99% 1.30% 0.59% 3.06% 11.55% 7.87% 2001 1.17 1.28 0.73 2.96 10.78 7.67 2000 0.88 1.20 0.75 2.50 9.10 6.80 1999 0.77 1.26 0.62 2.60 8.60 6.80 * Delinquency Rates are based on the number of Loans Past Due 30 Days or More as a Percentage of Loans Outstanding. ** "Closed End" includes home equity and second mortgages (but not home improvement). SOURCES (1)Home equity delinquency rates obtained from "Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin" published quarterly by American Bankers Association. (2)First mortgage delinquency rates obtained from "U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2001" and Mortgage Bankers Association of America "Quarterly Delinquency Surveys." But nationwide, loan delinquencies for lines of credit are slightly more than half the rates seen for closed end home equity loans. Based on this pattern, a shift towards using home equity lines of credit from traditional home equity loans should lower overall home equity delinquency rates. Compared with first mortgages, the delinquency rates for both home equity loans and lines of credit are substantially lower. Summary The use of home equity loans in Texas has risen dramatically following constitutional changes in Texas in 1997. Use of closed-end traditional home equity loans in Texas exceeds nationwide use. The fact that home equity lines of credit are not available in Texas contributes to a higher reliance on traditional home equity loans. But the strong consumer preference expressed for HELOCs in other states and consumer preference for their ease of use may indicate that continued expansion of lower interest, tax deductible home equity financing by consumers in Texas may slow without access to these loans. If Texans were to use home equity financing only up to the national average through HELOCs, lower interest payments and lower federal taxes would save Texas consumers $741 million. Making HELOCs available to Texas consumers would require passing another constitutional amendment and legislation proposing such amendments will likely be introduced during the current legislative session. If the nature of consumer safeguards and other requirements on lending institutions in Texas making HELOC loans were significantly more restrictive than national practices, interest rates on these loans in Texas could be higher than national rates, and the economic impacts less. Data Collection While banking and finance are two of the most heavily regulated industries, this level of scrutiny does not always result in the availability of detailed information. Since 1987, banks and finance companies have reported home equity lines of credit under receivables on quarterly Call Reports and since 1991 have also separately reported their holdings of traditional closed-end home equity loans. Mutual savings banks also report these data on Federal Reserve Board Call Reports. Other segments of the financial industry report this information to varying degrees. Savings and loan associations and federal saving banks report credit line receivables on Call Reports, but they do not separate home equity loans from first mortgages. Since June 1996, finance companies have reported commercial and residential mortgages separately but do not distinguish between loans under lines of credit and traditional loans. Credit union data is available on both types of home equity debt from the Credit Union National Association. At the national level, some data track the degree to which consumers utilize the various home equity loan alternatives. Every two years the Federal Reserve Board surveys consumers’ use of credit. This data, while instructive on overall trends and the use of home equity loans and lines of credit, does not contain information about practices in particular states. Moreover, much of the state-specific data collected from financial institutions is available primarily for the location of the financial institution involved, and not where the loan was made. Where this data are available, coverage by type of financing (home equity loan versus line of credit) is limited. The Texas-specific data in this analysis is derived largely from two sources. First, the U.S. Bureau of the Census surveys about 60,000 Americans every two years about housing conditions. This survey includes questions about the usage of home equity loans, but only the most recent survey, from 2001, elicits responses on traditional home equity loans separately from home equity lines of credit. Because this survey is national, there is only partial coverage of Texas. Specifically, publicly available data from the survey identifies only responses coming from nine metropolitan areas in Texas. Although the sample does contain responses from non-metropolitan areas, these are not identified by state. The Census survey covers about 68.2 percent of the Texas population. The second source of data is internal surveys of lending activity conducted by lending institutions doing business in Texas. These institutions cover more than 10 percent of the Texas market for commercial financial institutions and financial companies. These data are used to identify the potential to expand home equity lending in Texas if lines of credit became available. Endnotes [1] In 1997 and before, availability of home equity loans in Texas was limited to home improvement loans, loans to pay outstanding taxes and loans allowing one spouse to “buy out” another in the case of divorce. Such loans were typically known as a second lien against the property. Homeowners could not secure a loan backed by the equity in their home and use the proceeds of the loan for purposes other than those specified in law. Outside of Texas, using home equity loan proceeds for whatever purpose and even the more flexible home equity line of credit (a revolving line of credit secured by home equity) have been widely available for years. [2] The tentative nature of this statement stems from what seems to be respondent confusion to the American Housing Survey (AHS). In the 2001 AHS, 14 Texas households identified themselves as having a home equity line of credit in 2001. Since these lines of credit currently cannot be offered in Texas, the most likely explanation for this is that these respondents misunderstood the “line of credit” option in the survey as describing the “draw down” feature of a home improvement loan during construction when, in fact, these instances were almost certainly traditional “closed end” loans. Placing these responses in that category indicates that 6.4 percent of the homeowners in the survey in Texas had a closed-end home equity loan as compared to only 5.7 percent in states outside of Texas. [3] House Joint Resolution 31 (HJR 31) passed by the 1997 Legislature that, upon passage, became effective January 1, 1998. [4] On November 2, 1999, Texas voters approved constitutional amendments proposed by the 1999 Legislature to address these problems, Senate Joint Resolutions 12 and 22 (SJR 12 and 22). [5] Data submitted by lenders in early 2003. For number and amount of loans in Texas, the survey included five large Texas lenders. [6] Glenn B. Canner, Thomas A. Durkin and Charles A. Luckett, “Recent Developments in Home Equity Lending,” Federal Reserve Bulletin, April 1998, p. 243. [7] Canner, Durkin and Luckett, pp. 241- 251. [8] From data submitted by lenders. Together these three lenders serve more than 10 percent of the commercial banking market in Texas. [9] These rates and those of HELOCs are from http://www.bankrate.com/ on February 18, 2003. The credit card rate is for a standard card (not gold or platinum) at a fixed annual rate. The auto loan figure refers to a 48-month loan for a new car. The HELOC rate is for a $10,000 or minimum amount. [10] http://www.nber.org/~taxsim/mrates/mrates2.html , February 20, 2003. [11] Federal Reserve Board Statistical Release, G.19, Consumer Credit, February 7, 2003. http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g19/current/ . [12] This is a fairly conservative assessment on two points. First it assumes that consumers would replace current borrowing in proportion to the amount borrowed of each type without consideration of the interest rates charged for each type of borrowing. A more rational approach would be to replace all of the most costly borrowing first. Secondly, new car financing rates are among the lowest cost loans available and this probably underestimates the interest costs of non-revolving loans. [13] http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/housedebt/default.htm , February 19,2003. [14] Disposable personal income in Texas is estimated to be $535.2 billion in 2001. Carole Keeton Strayhorn Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Window on State Government Contact Us Privacy and Security Policy

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Welcome to Lightsite.net ENERGY STAR ® in the News What's going on with E NERGY S TAR ® in your community? Stay informed through stories from regional news clippings , energy newsbriefs from CON.WEB , and the U.S. EPA E NERGY S TAR ® News Room . NEWS ARTICLES CFL Sales Looking Bright, Even After Post-Energy Crisis Dip Customers Put a Spotlight on Energy Conservation Northwest Leads the Nation in Energy Savings Effort National Leader Whitman Accepts Charles H. Percy Award For the E NERGY S TAR ® Program E NERGY S TAR ® Helps America Keep Cool This Summer Regional News Clippings Each month the E NERGY S TAR ® Lighting Program features Northwest regional news stories about energy-efficiency from local papers. CFL Sales Looking Bright, Even After Post-Energy Crisis Dip Jim DiPeso for Con.Web Compact fluorescent lamps are holding on to an expanded beachhead in theresidential lighting market, even as recent sales have dipped from theirextraordinary high during the 2000-01 energy crisis, according to NorthwestEnergy Efficiency Alliance reports and industry observers. With energy off the front pages, ongoing consumer interest in reducingelectricity bills is likely to continue supporting CFL sales, the Alliancereported in a market evaluation study prepared by ECONorthwest in 2002. CFL bulb prices have fallen by about two-thirds since 1997, which isattracting more consumers, according to Costco, the region's leading CFL retailer. Increasing manufacturere interest in CFLs also is evident. CFLs, however, still account for a small share of the residential lightingmarket, and sustained high sales will be necessary to transform thehousehold lighting market, the market evaluation study reported. Even at the height of the energy crisis, with power shortages on the frontpages and a compact fluorescent discount coupon campaign in full swing, CFLsaccounted for only 11 percent of total Northwest light bulb sales, the studynoted. Fewer than 40 percent of households purchased even one CFL. Cost is still a significant barrier to expanded CFL sales. Quality alsoremains a concern, despite improvements "The product appears to be viable for some people for some applications,"said Ken Keating, Bonneville Power Administration market transformationcoordinator and Alliance board member. "Long term, there is still a lot moreenergy efficiency to be acquired in lighting. This is still a blip," Keatingsaid. Compact fluorescent market still small, but looking brighter. (Continuation from Home page) CFL Sales Down ... But Still Up Northwest sales of compact fluorescent bulbs are running at about 4 millionunits per year, said Marci Sanders, the Alliances residential lightingprogram coordinator. While sales have fallen from the estimated 6.7 millionsnapped up in the region during 2001, the volume is substantially higherthan the estimated 381,000 sold in 2000, according to Alliance figures. (Inaddition to the 6.7 million bulbs sold in 2001, utilities gave away anadditional 1.6 million that year, according to the market evaluation study.) The Alliance had expected 2002 CFL sales to reach 2.5 million, but an autumnbuying surge helped push the volume to 4 million, Sanders told the Allianceboard April 30. Northwest lighting sales typically rise in the fall, asdaylight noticeably diminishes. In addition, a national Energy Star CFLpromotion, Change a Light, was in full swing, Sanders said. Since 1997 the Alliance has sponsored a residential lighting program toboost sales of compact fluorescent lights and fixtures. Between 1997 and2000, manufacturers were given incentives through the compact fluorescentfixture and bulb programs to increase availability of CFLs and reduceprices, according to the market evaluation study. In 2000, the studycontinued, the programs were combined into one and revamped to emphasizemarketing partnerships with retailers and to support only EnergyStar-certified bulbs and fixtures. More than 1,000 Northwest retailers haveparticipated in CFL marketing activities. Nearly 90 utilities participated in a CFL coupon campaign funded by BPA andutilities during the boom year of 2001. Coupons accounted for nearly 40percent of CFL sales that year. The market evaluation study found evidence CFL sales can be sustainedwithout coupons. In a 2001 survey of 1,421 Northwest consumers (included inthe market evaluation study), 94 percent of respondents who had purchased aCFL said they would buy another even if coupons were unavailable. Sanders estimated that 75 percent to 80 percent of CFLs sold in 2002 werepurchased without coupons. "That is a very good sign," she said. The survey sample included 246 people who had purchased a CFL, 38 who hadreceived free CFLs from utilities, 316 who had purchased only incandescentbulbs in the three months preceding the survey, and 821 who were questionedabout CFL awareness. Another sign of market sustainability, the survey said, were the futureintentions of respondents who had purchased only incandescent bulbs. "Moresurprisingly, 64 percent of incandescent buyers indicated they intend topurchase a CFL in the next year. This is a strong potential indication ofthe sustainability of future CFL sales," the survey said. Efficiency Opportunity If so, there will be plenty of opportunity for CFLs to improve residentiallighting efficiency. The medium load forecast for the Northwest PowerPlanning Councils upcoming regional plan estimates that cost-effectiveresidential lighting efficiency potential will total an estimated 660average megawatts by 2025, said Tom Eckman, the councils conservationresources manager. Existing housing stock accounts for about 80 percent ofthat prospective resource, he added. That potential number doubled following a lighting log study carried out in160 homes by Tacoma Power, Eugene Water & Electric Board and other utilitiesin the late 1990s, Eckman said. The study found that homes have morelighting fixtures than previously thought and lights are being left onlonger. "We had an empirical basis to do a better forecast," Eckman noted. Falling Prices The consumer survey showed saving energy was the leading reason whyNorthwesterners bought CFLs in 2001. Even though energy no longer headlines the news, CFL energy savings remainattractive and falling product prices have helped the products hold theirown in the market, said Collin Cremo, assistant general manager for CostcosU.S. hardware purchasing division. "Pricing is going down and that is very positive for the consumer. You usedto pay $15.99 for a two-pack of bulbs. Now, you can get a four-pack for$11.99," Cremo said. The Alliance estimates average prices fell from $14-$28 per bulb in 1997 to$5-$10 in 2002. Large retailers such as Costco and Home Depot have led the market inoffering multibulb packages that have driven down prices, Sanders said.These two major retailers account for a significant share of Northwestsales, she said. In the consumer survey, 38 percent of CFL buyers indicated they hadpurchased the bulbs at a discount retailer. However, 35 percent said theynormally buy light bulbs at grocery stores, an indicator that supermarketscould be "an important retail target for increasing market penetration," thesurvey said. Manufacturer Interest The growing consumer interest in CFLs has attracted an influx ofmanufacturers to the market. Sanders said only 10 percent of the CFLs purchased in 2002 were made by thethree big multiproduct lighting companies--Philips, Osram Sylvania, and GE.Smaller manufacturers that sell only CFLs "are getting (shelf) placementwith better pricing because they are willing to cut deals with retailers,"Sanders said. Another reason CFLs are holding their own is the introduction of new bulbdesigns to suit consumer tastes. Keating said manufacturers are "responding to customer demands for productsthat fit in different applications. You can get bug lights, chandelierlights, recessed can lights, even green and red CFLs for holiday use. Youcan get really small ones. I have one that measures no more than 4 inchesfrom stem to stern." Keating said manufacturers understand they cant compete solely on price."They need to give customers something they can use." For example, consumers have asked for smaller bulbs, to which manufacturershave responded, said Matt Donati, CFL product manager for Philips Lightingin the U.S. "We sell eight-packs of 60-watt-equivalent lights that are small enough forlight bars in bathrooms," Cremo said. Donati believes consumers will be more receptive to CFLs that fit their ideaof what light bulbs are supposed to look like. "The key is to try to makethem as incandescent-appearing as possible," Donati said. "People see thespiral shape and it looks like curly fries. They ask, Whats that? If yougive them a bulb that looks more like a, quote, light bulb, they will bemore appealing." Philips Marathon family of compact fluorescents includes globe-like"A-shaped" bulbs that resemble incandescents, as well as conventionallydesigned CFLs. Sanders said Westinghouse plans to launch a "designer bulb" in differentcolors that will be specially suited to accent lighting typically providedby small halogen incandescent lights. Quality Issues Quality, however, remains a bugaboo afflicting the CFL market, Keating said.Despite continuing improvements, enough low-quality bulbs are on the marketthat the U.S. Department of Energy is concerned they reflect poorly on theEnergy Star label for energy-efficient consumer products, Keating said. Energy Star is a self-certification brand, so manufacturers are responsiblefor ensuring their products meet Energy Star standards. Unlike the applianceindustry, the residential lighting industry has not developed internaltesting protocols to make sure products are worthy of the Energy Star label,according to the Alliance. DOE has proposed changing Energy Star specifications to require CFLmanufacturers to submit long-term performance data before they can use theEnergy Star label. As a result of quality issues, the Program for the Evaluation and Analysisfor Residential Lighting (PEARL) has tested bulbs for quality since 2000.PEARL sponsors include BPA, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, PacificGas & Electric and energy efficiency utilities in the Northeast. Here is how PEARL works, according to a presentation at an Energy Starmeeting this year by Noah Horowitz of the Natural Resources Defense Council,chairman of the PEARL advisory board. Bulbs are purchased anonymously fromretail stores. Bulbs and ballasts are tested at Rensselaer PolytechnicUniversitys Lighting Research Center. Tests cover lighting and ballastperformance, lamp life, lamp start time, dimming, color rendition, powerfactor and other characteristics. Two testing cycles are carried out peryear. Ten fixtures and 20 CFL products are tested in each cycle. Horowitz said test results are given to Energy Star program managers at theDepartment of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency. The agencies canuse the information to remove the Energy Star label from substandardproducts. The recent growth in the CFL market "has attracted many new, unknown, and insome cases, unreliable manufacturers offering products with the Energy Starlabel," said an article about PEARL in a recent Alliance newsletter. Keating said PEARL is negotiating with manufacturers, distributors andretailers to share testing costs. "They want to get the bad products out ofthe market," he said. Costcos Cremo said "stricter tests" are needed to determine how well CFLsreally hold up when used in real-world environments such as inside fixtures.In comments on DOEs proposed Energy Star specification changes, NRDCpointed out that higher operating temperatures common in recessed canfixtures can shorten bulb life. NRDC also pointed out that CFL manufacturersoften change contract manufacturers and component suppliers, which canresult in uneven quality. Still, Keating said compact fluorescents have come a long way since the late1980s, when ungainly bulbs dominated what was then a tiny CFL market.Keating chuckled as he recalled a brand he nicknamed "Smoky Joes" because ofa bulb that overheated and began smoldering. In the consumer survey, only 3 percent to 4 percent of CFL buyers indicatedthey were dissatisfied with their purchases, and 78 percent of thedissatisfied indicated they were likely to buy another CFL in the comingyear. The leading reason for dissatisfaction, cited by 34 percent of thosenot satisfied, was that CFLs were not bright enough. Eleven percent citedearly burnout. Nearly 55 percent of CFL buyers who were satisfied with their purchaseslisted long product life as the leading reason for their satisfaction.Thirty-six percent cited energy efficiency, while 31 percent mentioned lightquality. CFL Barriers Cost remains the leading barrier to expanded CFL sales, according to theconsumer survey. Of the 316 respondents who had purchased incandescent bulbsonly, 38 percent listed price as a reason they had not purchased CFLs.Nineteen percent had not heard of CFLs, while 15 percent said they could notfind a type or size they wanted. One way around the price barrier, Philips Donati said, is to change theidentity of light bulbs from a commodity to a value product by educatingconsumers about the varying ways different kinds of lighting can be used todecorate their homes. "Show them how lighting adds value and how lightingcan be used to change the look of their homes," Donati said. He advocated expanded awareness of CFLs and their attributes. "I do the momtest," Donati said. "I show my mom a CFL and ask her, Whats this? Shedoesnt know. I say, Come on, mom, its a light bulb, I work for PhilipsLighting. People just arent as aware of them." In a May 2002 report, ECOS Consulting described barriers to CFLs in new homeconstruction. At least 11 parties--few with lighting design expertise--maybe involved in specifying new home lighting. Most new home energy efficiencyprograms do not address optimizing lighting or architectural designs thatcomplement daylighting, the report said. Home-buyers rank style and aesthetics as their highest lighting priority,ECOS said. "The more that energy-efficient lighting is designed to beattractive and aesthetic, the more marketable and permanent it will be, evenif this means giving up some potential energy savings to ensure consumersatisfaction," the report said. Lower prices, better quality, and expanded consumer awareness all will bekeys to building the CFL market, Keating said, observing that markettransformation often takes time. Costcos Cremo is confident CFLs eventually will replace incandescentsentirely. "From what Ive seen of the (CFL) technology lately, theincandescents days are numbered," he said. "I tell utilities to keepbombarding people with CFL information. Theyre going to get better andbetter." Reprinted with the permission from Con.Web. Back to Top Customers Put a Spotlight on Energy Conservation Scappoose Spotlight/Record-Journal As CFLs grow in popularity, the Northwest looks ahead to big energy savings and bulb recycling options... Now that North westerners have embraced compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), a decrease is on the rise in our regions energy use. Think about it! Approximately 6.5 million E NERGY S TAR ® CFLs alone were sold in only four states; Montana, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Over 1,400 northwest retailers and 90 electric utilities participated in last years E NERGY S TAR ® Residential Lighting Program; the Northwest region is leading the charge! If you take that number and compare it with the 381,000 CFLs that were sold in 2000, you can now understand the impact and change, which these CFLs have had on the consumers home lighting needs. Not only do CFLs save the environment by using less electricity, consumers will save up to $30 over the life of the bulb on their monthly electric bills. "The success of the E NERGY S TAR ® residential lighting program reminds us that together we can provide big energy savings, improve the health of our region's electric system and help protect the environment," said Margaret Gardner of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. According to the NW Energy Efficiency Alliance, not only will savings be multiplied if every household replaces every ordinary light bulb with a CRL, but combined with other energy-saving products such as; clothes washers, refrigerators and home electronics their savings will be tremendous! The Alliance estimates that this and other regional programs will save over 460 aMW by 2010, enough to offset the need for building two new power plants in the NW region and taking approximately 600,000 cars off the road! Proper disposal of CFLs have been on the minds of many environmentalists for quite sometime. Currently, the Zero Waste Alliance, electric utilities and other environmental groups are working together researching opportunities for recycling. Although, CFLs contain a very small amount of mercury vapor, many environmentalists are concerned about recycling and proper disposal of CFLs. Their main concern is in 5 to 7 years from now, when the life of the CFL begins to fade. They want to encourage communities about proper disposal now, before large accumulations of CFLs end up in landfills. For the time being consumers can dispose of their CFLs with their household trash, along with other household materials such as paint, motor oil or batteries. Reprinted with permission from the Lynden Tribune/Record-Journal. Back to Top Northwest Leads the Nation in Energy Savings Effort Lynden Tribune/Record-Journal When it comes to buying more energy-efficient household products, the Northwest region is leading the charge. According to a recent report from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Washington home owners are snapping up energy-efficient products and local retailers are experiencing the impact. In response, BPA residential customers got to work, conserving. Among other things the customers installed millions of low-energy, fluorescent light bulbs. The bigger message here? Big energy savings do not necessarily have to come from big industrial users. People, individual users in their homes, are a very important part of the environmental equation. " Nearly 80% of respondents in a survey of 152 independent and national retailers in the Northwest estimate an increase in sales of E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products over last year, the Alliance report said. Fourth quarter of 2001 sales data shows that the Northwest region ranked first in the nation for sales of qualified clothes washers with more than 30 percent market share. In Washington, nearly 32 percent of all clothes washers sold were E NERGY S TAR ® qualified - the second highest in the nation. "We're seeing a lot of interest from customers in E NERGY S TAR ® qualified clothes washers and that's sparking interest in other energy-efficient products, including dishwashers and refrigerators," said Dave Blankenship of Weir's Appliances in Tacoma. "As people replace home appliances, they're opting for the most energy-efficient models available." Sales of E NERGY S TAR ® qualified refrigerators also increased in the Northwest. Based on fourth quarter reports, Washington ranks sixth in the nation for sales of high efficiency refrigerators. The alliance also reported brisk sales and interest for E NERGY S TAR ® qualified lighting including compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Fourth quarter sales of CFLs in the Northwest were two million. The retailers who were surveyed said consumers are more energy conscious and seek long-term value and savings when purchasing appliances. Nearly all consumers express interest in the water savings features of E NERGY S TAR ® qualified clothes washers and dishwashers as well. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, when it comes to buying energy-efficient products, the Northwest is heading in the right direction. The voluntary E NERGY S TAR ® labeling program was created by the EPA and the Department of Energy to help consumers easily identify products that save energy, money and protect the environment. Manufactures play a major role in developing products that meet higher efficiency standards and utilities help encourage homeowners to be more energy efficient by offering rebates and incentives for switching to E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products. The cooperative effort is paying off. Experts estimate by using E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products, a typical household can cut its utility bills by 30 percent. If everyone in the U.S. used the products, the reduction in greenhouse gas emission would be equivalent to taking 14.5 million cars off the road each year. The national annual energy bill would be reduced by about $100 billion over the next decade. Local efficiency advocates say that while the increasing demand for E NERGY S TAR ® qualified clothes washers and refrigerators is a positive sign, there is still room for improvement. "It's clear that Northwest consumers understand the benefit of using more efficient clothes washer, refrigerators and lighting in their homes," said Margaret Gardner, executive director of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. "Now, the goal is to encourage them to take advantage of even greater savings by looking for and buying other E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products." By changing their shopping habits, Northwest homeowners can keep a little more change in their own pockets, say energy efficiency experts. Changing the way Americans shop and buy products is a part of the major new campaign called "Change," spearheaded by the Environmental Protection Agency. "Change" is calling on homeowners throughout the nation to help save money ad protect the environment by selecting and buying E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products. For a complete list of E NERGY S TAR ® qualified products, retailers, manufactures and energy savings information, call 1-888-373-2283 or log on to www.energystar.gov . The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, a non-profit group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups and industry representatives, promotes the E NERGY S TAR ® label to Northwest consumers. By funding the Northwest E NERGY S TAR ® Home Products Program, the alliance is bringing affordable, energy-efficient products and services to the market, helping Northwest consumers realize long-term savings and protect the environment. Reprinted with permission from the Lynden Tribune/Record-Journal. Back to Top Energy Newsbriefs at CON.WEB CONWEB is the Pacific Northwest Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy Newsletter, reporting regional conservation news. National Leader ACEEE Study Lauds Oregon for Energy Efficiency, Green Building Tax Incentives Oregon is a national leader in using tax incentives to give energy-efficient products and green buildings a leg up in the marketplace, according to a new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Oregon's residential and business income tax credit programs have "gained enthusiastic support from legislators, retailers, and manufacturers, as well as consumers," since they were established in response to the 1970s energy shortages, the study said. More news available at www.newsdata.com/enernet/conweb/conweb.html . Back to Top U.S. EPA E NERGY S TAR ® News Room E NERGY S TAR ® provides consumers with energy-efficient solutions that save money while protecting the environment for future generations. Find out what the media is saying about E NERGY S TAR ® at www.epa.gov/nrgystar/news.html Whitman Accepts Charles H. Percy Award For the E NERGY S TAR ® Program October 9, 2002 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitman todaywas presented with the Charles H. Percy Award for public service by theAlliance to Save Energy. This award was given to EPA for establishing theE NERGY S TAR ® program, a public-private partnership that helps protect theenvironment while saving consumers money through energy efficiency. "Over the past decade, EPA's E NERGY S TAR ® program has grown from a voluntarycomputer labeling program to a partnership with over 7000 organizations,"said Whitman. "Last year alone, Americans, with the help of E NERGY S TAR ®,saved more than $5 billion in energy costs and reduced pollution equivalentto that of 10 million cars. We look forward to working together for the nextdecade to help consumers across the country have the information they needto make the best choices for their lives and for the environment." "In just a decade, the E NERGY S TAR ® program has grown in both depth andbreadth," said Alliance to Save Energy President David M. Nemtzow. "Now, notonly are many more products included in the program than at its launch in1992, but in addition, the E NERGY S TAR ® label is taking the energy efficiencymessage to consumers and businesses around the globe via partnerships withother governments. You can't get much better than a program that both savesconsumers money and protects the environment." Through the E NERGY S TAR ® program, EPA partnerships include over 1,200manufacturers labeling more than 13,000 products and over 1,600 buildersthat have constructed over 57,000 new homes. Through E NERGY S TAR ®, EPA hasalso helped thousands of businesses and schools rate their energy use. The typical American household spends about $1,300 a year on its energybills. By purchasing products that have earned EPA's E NERGY S TAR ® label,that bill could be cut by about 30 percent, which is a savings of about $400a year. The E NERGY S TAR ® label can now be found on more than 35 differentcategories including telephones, televisions, light bulbs and homeappliances such as dishwashers and refrigerators. By choosing E NERGY S TAR ®,there is no sacrifice in the features, style or comfort that today'sconsumers expect. As part of his National Energy Plan, President Bush called for increasedpublic awareness of the E NERGY S TAR ® program and its benefits to consumersand businesses. The President also called for the expansion of the programto provide the label for additional building types including grocery stores,hospitals and hotels. EPA established E NERGY S TAR ® in 1992 to offer energy-saving andpollution-preventing solutions for consumers and businesses by awardinglabels to the most energy efficient products, homes and buildings. EPApartnered with the U.S. Department of Energy in 1996 to promote the ENERGYSTAR label, with each agency taking responsibility for particular productcategories. For more information about the E NERGY S TAR ® program visit: www.energystar.gov . Back to Top E NERGY S TAR ® Helps America Keep Cool This Summer Cooling Solutions that Save Energy, Money, and Protect the Environment Homeowners across the nation have been challenged by E NERGY S TAR ®, a program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and supported by the Department of Energy, to make smart cooling choices at home this summer, use energy more efficiently, and help reduce air pollution. Working closely with businesses and utilities, E NERGY S TAR ® launched a consumer-education campaign, called Cool Change. This campaign raises American's awareness of their cooling system - encouraging homeowners to use energy-efficient equipment, tightly seal their ducts, properly maintain their cooling system, and have a well-sealed and insulated home. According to the EPA, Americans spend as much as half of their energy bills to cool and heat their homes throughout the year. To make it easy for consumers to make a Cool Change this summer, E NERGY S TAR ®'s partners are offering incentives, such as rebates and sales. For a complete list of special deals, visit www.energystar.gov/coolchange . "E NERGY S TAR ® is a great way for each of us to make a change - one that will protect the environment, save money, and achieve energy efficiency," said EPA Administrator Christie Whitman. "I encourage all Americans to follow our recommendations for energy efficiency and join our campaign for change." The EPA estimates that if just one household in 10 participated in Cool Change and used E NERGY S TAR ® labeled heating and cooling products, the change would reduce electricity production enough to keep 17 billion pounds of pollution out of the air this year. To help consumers identify easy ways to avoid energy-waste this summer, the EPA released the following tips: Out with the old, in with the new. If your central air conditioning equipment is more than 10 years old, it is probably time for a replacement - new cooling equipment that has earned the E NERGY S TAR ® label can keep you just as or more comfortable, while using 25 to 40 percent less energy than 10-year-old models. Replacing old ceiling fans and dehumidifiers with new E NERGY S TAR ® labeled models can also help to lower your energy bills and keep your home comfortable. Seal it up. Seal your ducts to distribute cool air where it needs to go and improve the indoor air quality of your home. Keep the cool air in by adding insulation to your home, weather-stripping and caulking, and choosing E NERGY S TAR ® labeled windows when replacing old windows. Make a smart purchase. When replacing central and room air conditioning equipment, make sure it is properly sized and installed. Bigger is not always better, and equipment that is too large can lead to high energy costs and reduced comfort. Find problems before they occur. If your cooling equipment needs frequent repairs and your bills are increasing, it could mean your equipment is becoming less efficient. E NERGY S TAR ® recommends having an annual maintenance check-up by a certified professional. Put your home to the test. Find out how you can make energy-efficient improvements to your home with the Home Improvement Toolbox. Visit www.energystar.gov and click on "Put your home to the test." E NERGY S TAR ®, the nation's symbol for energy efficiency, enables consumers to easily identify energy-efficient appliances, electronics, office equipment, lighting, heating and cooling equipment, buildings, and even new homes. For more information about E NERGY S TAR ® and the Cool Change consumer-education campaign, visit www.energystar.gov/coolchange or call 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937). FOR MORE INFORMATION: Wendy Reed, 202-564-1253, or email her at Reed.Wendy@epa.gov or Phillip Hayes, 202-944-1933. Back to Top What is E NERGY S TAR ® ? E NERGY S TAR ®-qualified bulbs and fixtures provide high quality light output,warm or cool tones, are efficient and long-lasting, and save them money overthe life of the bulb or fixture. There are numerous compact fluorescentlights (CFLs) in the market, but only E NERGY S TAR ® qualified CFLs canguarantee top-notch performance. E NERGY S TAR ® CFLs last up to ten timeslonger than incandescent bulbs and use up to 75% less electricity as well. E NERGY S TAR ® was introduced by the US Environmental Protection Agency in 1992as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promoteenergy-efficient products, in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. EPApartnered with the US Department of Energy in 1996 to promote the E NERGY S TAR ®label, with each agency taking responsibility for particular productcategories. E NERGY S TAR ® has expanded to cover new homes, most of thebuildings sector, residential heating and cooling equipment, majorappliances, office equipment, lighting, consumer electronics, and moreproduct areas. Please visit www.energystar.gov .

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loans: commercial mortgages land loans commercial financing Domestic international project financing international financing, international loans, international project financing . . . . . . . . . . 1 commercial real estate, asset business loans, commercial real estate finance, lender, loan services, equipment financing, equipment leasing, commercial equipment loans, equipment lending, loans for equipment, domestic and international equipment financing, equipment sale leaseback, business loans, working capital, buy back, refinance, hard cash money, business and finance, commercial lender, financing, equipment sale leaseback, financial services, commercial real estate finance, bridge, resale, commercial property loans, finance, equipment sale leaseback, small business financing, equipment lease, leasing, commercial mortgage, accounts receivable factoring, business, commercial, signature, unsecured personal business lines of credit, 144 restricted and free trading stock loans, stock block purchases, equipment sale, ease-back, funding, equity, lender, medical healthcare doctor financing, purchase order, advance commercial real estate, venture, capital, commercial mortgages, financing, commercial real estate, venture, capital, commercial mortgages, small business loans, financing, commercial real estate, venture, capital, commercial mortgages, financing, commercial real estate, venture, capital, commercial mortgages, small business loans, financing, richard milford, mortgagecapfinancial Mortgage Cap Financial provides commercial real estate financing to real estate investors and developers in need of construction, interim, or long term funding on commercial real estate. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 Mortgage Cap Financial PHONE: 212-631-4272 FAX: 212-208-3069 Please bookmark this site for future reference. email us Loan Types 1 Information Needed Construction Loan Documents Property Types Commercial Loan Application Forms Business Loan Program Commercial Real Estate Loans Construction Financing Program Owner Occupied Financing Program Real Estate Financing Program Joint Venture Funds Rental Properties Checklist Fixed Rate Financing Program Income Properties Checklist Construction Lender Checklist Commercial Real Estate Loan Application Environmental Questionnaire Credit Authorization Form Click here for Loan Submission Form, please complete and e-mail or fax back to us so we can review your project (in Word). or in Adobe Acrobat format International Financing / International Project Loans: Loan amounts: 20,000,000 and above. Geographic: International with emphasis on projects in North, Central and South America, Europe and Asia. Types of projects: All types of large residential and commercial real estate developments, mergers and acquisitions financing for successful companies seeking to expand or buy out other companies, energy projects such as power plants, ethanol plants, oil and gas refineries, large infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, railroads, cement plants, hotels, and casinos. Types of financing: Loan terms and conditions would be dependent upon the perceived risk of the project and the strength of the principals; however the rates and terms are very competitive. Please e-mail a summary of the International Project Loan request. LAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FINANCING CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT FINANCING Loan amounts: 1,000,000 and above. Very large loan requests welcome. Types of properties: Land , construction and development of multi-family , hotels, motels , casinos, shopping centers, office buildings, industrial complexes, mixed use properties, nearly all general and special purpose properties will be considered. Rates and terms are reviewed with the principals and /or broker after submission of loan submission form and executive summary of the project has been received. Geographic areas: Throughout the United States with loan amounts 1,000,000 and above. International loans 20,000,000 and above. Projects in Mexico can be reviewed in loan amounts of 1,000,000 and above. Types of loans available: Land loans , acquisition and development financing, bridge loans, fast equity loans, and long term financing of 5 years and longer. Small, medium and large size developers are invited to submit loan requests. Types of land projects that we have reviewed recently are residential subdivisions, land lots, commercial development of land lots and subdivisions of mixed use properties. Interest rates are reflected by the perceived risk of the project and the financial strength of the principals and the willingness of the principals to guarantee the loan requests. Also the amount of time the principals have to act upon the loan request, very fast loans can be provided but the cost of capital will be higher because funds are derived from private funds. For projects that have a 30 to 60 day window to close interest rates can be lower because a greater amount of time is available for due diligence and greater amount of documentation can be provided and supported. We are able to assist developers in virtually all phases of their development whether it be a commercial or residential development, and sometimes there may be more than one solution to their financing request and they will be presented after review of their construction and development loan request . Special purpose property types such as amusement parks, casinos, power plants, and owner occupied business properties such as offices, gas stations, truck stops, and other special purpose properties can be considered. We understand the needs of the developer, and whether you need a fast loan to take advantage of a special acquisition opportunity or need a complex financial structure to build out your next project we are ready to consider your construction and development financing request. Please submit an executive summary of your construction and development loan request to Mortgage Cap Financial by E-Mail . Brokers and principals invited to acquire about all of our financing programs, information and checklists about the requirements of the various financing programs can be obtained by reviewing our entire web site. If there are any questions, please contact us . Domestic and International Financing Program: Loan amounts: 20,000,000 and above, all size projects that are 20,000,000 and above can be considered. Geographic: USA and Internationally based projects can be reviewed. Types of projects: Real estate, energy, and all type of infrastructure projects. Types of projects can include residential and commercial real estate development, hospitality and medical related facilities, power plants, oil and gas mining projects, infrastructure projects such as tunnels and railroads and other large scale projects that are needed throughout the world. Terms and conditions: That is dependent upon the specific project and the perceived risk of the project. Please e-mail us a summary of your project. Land / Construction Loans Quality Properties and Borrowers Loan Amounts: $3,000,000 - $20,000,000 Terms: 12 to 36 months Amortization: Interest Only Use of Proceeds: land acquisition, refinance for infrastructure and construction Loan to Value (LTV): Purchase: to 90% of cost Refi: 60- 75% of as is value Construction: to 100% of construction cost Recourse: Yes. Non-recourse will be considered Advance Fees: NONE in most cases, until Term Sheet/LOI is issued. Then 3 rd party costs and out of pocket expenses. Loan Fees: 5-7 points Interest Rates: 11-14% Term Sheet / LOI: 5-7 days Commitment Letter: Within 7-10 days of receipt of complete loan package Funding: 30 to 45 days from Commitment Letter Preview Checklist: 1. Executive Summary: 1-2 page Deal Summary. Include property history and any challenges that exist. Please be sure to include exact property location and description, detailed use of proceeds and Exit Strategy (how and when loan will be paid. 2. Purchase price or year of purchase and purchase price, if refinance 3. Executive Summary from latest appraisal 4. Resume and Personal Financial Statements on all Borrowers 5. Most recent business and personal tax returns on Borrowers 6. Current Credit Bureaus with FICO scores on Borrowers 7. Cash equity investment by Borrowers AND detailed use of cash to date. 8. Detailed use of funds and construction budget, if applicable 9. Status of required entitlements and approvals 10. project timetable for remaining entitlements, infrastructure, construction to Lease-up or full sell out 11. Pro-forma financial projections and operating statements. Digital aerial photos of property, if available LAND LOANS: Loan Amounts: 1,000,000 to 100,000,000 Geographic areas: USA, Canada, and Mexico Acquisition land loans up to 80% of purchase price and refinancing up to 70% of the value of land. SMALL LOAN PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTIES: Loan Amounts: 500,000 to 3,000,000 Property Types: Apartments, retail, industrial and office buildings, hotels and motels. Mixed use properties such as apartments over commercial use property are acceptable. JUMBO COMMERCIAL FINANCING: Loan Amounts: 5,000,000 to 750,000,000 Terms: 5 TO 25 YEARS Property Types: MULTI-FAMILY, COMMERCIAL, DEVELOPMENTS, HOTELS, RESORTS, CASINOS, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS Loan To Value: UP TO 90% Geographic: USA, CANADA, plus NORTH, CENTRAL, AND SOUTH AMERICA RATES ARE BASED ON RISK INHERENT WITH PROJECT. Types of Loans: CONSTRUCTION AND LONG TERM LOANS SECURED BY LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS BELOW PRIME RATE - FIXED RATE FINANCING: Owner User and Investment Properties Available in all 50 states . LOAN AMOUNTS: $500,000 to $5,000,000 LOAN PURPOSE: Permanent financing for purchase, expansion or refinance (with or without cash out) DOCUMENTATION: Full Doc only min DCR of 1.2 CREDIT SCORES: 650 FICO PROPERTY TYPES: Owner User or Investment Properties: Mixed Use, Office, Retail, Light Industrial and Warehouse. Special use properties considered - case-by-case. NOTE: Flagged hotel/motel and restaurants ARE eligible for this program. TERM and AM: 25 year fully amortizing, with no calls or balloon LOAN TO VALUE: to 75% LTV on multi use properties INTEREST RATES 2 year fixed rate: Prime less 1.25% AS LOW AS: 5.75% Current APR NOTE: At end of 2 yr term, Borrower will have option of quarterly adjustable at P +1% or 5 yr fixed at then current rates. PREPAY POLICY: Standard: 10% yr 1, declining by 1% per year Optional: 5% for 5 years (increase rate by .625%) Other programs available with 5,7,10 and 25 yr* fixed rates. Call 212-631-4272 for details and quotes. * 25 yr fixed rate available only on Owner User Properties. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION FINANCING: LOAN TO COST: UP TO 90% OF THE PROJECT CAN BE FINANCED, IN CERTAIN CASES UP TO 100% OF THE PROJECT CAN BE FINANCED. LOANS AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE USA. ALL 50 STATES CONSIDERED. MORTGAGE FINANCING: FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. CONSTRUCTION LOANS ALSO AVAILABLE. LOAN AMOUNTS OF 500,000 TO 200,000,000. PROJECT TYPES CAN INCLUDE APARTMENTS, SHOPPING CENTERS, OFFICE BUILDINGS, HOTELS, MOTELS, INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES. WE FINANCE THE HOTEL AND MOTEL PROJECTS: WE CAN FINANCE THE TO BE BUILT HOTEL OR MOTEL FLAGGED OR UNFLAGGED. WE ARE READY TO PROVIDE THE CONSTRUCTION OR BRIDGE LOAN SO YOU CAN GET THE PROJECT OFF THE GROUND OR TO REHABILITATE. CONTACT: RICHARD MILFORD - PHONE: 212-631-4272 FAX: 212-208-3069 OR JUST PRESS THE E-MAIL ENVELOPE AND LETS START TALKING ON HOW WE CAN FINANCE YOUR PROJECT. INVESTMENT PROPERTY FINANCING Available in all 50 states. LOAN AMOUNTS: $500,000 to $6,000,000 LOAN PURPOSE: Permanent financing for purchase, expansion or refinance (with or without cash out) PROPERTY TYPES: Mixed Use, Office, Retail, Light Industrial and Warehouse. Special use properties considered on case-by-case basis. TERM and AM: 25 year fully amortizing, with no calls or balloon LOAN TO VALUE: to 75% LTV on multi use properties FIXED RATE TERMS: 5 or 10 yr fixed rates available INTEREST RATES 5 year rate: 5 yr FHLB + 2.65% AS LOW AS: 10 year rate: 7 yr FHLB + 2.90% PREPAY POLICY: Standard: 10% yr 1, declining by 1% per year Optional: 5% for 5 years (increase in rate will apply) ATTENTION: DEVELOPERS 100% FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE Pre-Leasing : Not required Property Type(s): All property types are eligible under this program including apartments, condos, hotels, motels, office buildings, resorts, golf courses, and a wide variety of commercial and residential developments . Geography: Nationwide USA, Canada, Mexico, and other countries considered. Minimum Deal Size (all-in cost): $5,000,000 Maximum deal size (all-in cost): $750,000,000 Development Type: All types of residential and commercial developments are considered under this financing program including hotel resort projects and speculative residential and commercial projects and rehab deals. Timing: Maximum Five (5) Year Hold Period. We are seeking developers and investors who have a successful track history and can demonstrate a successful history in residential and commercial development as well as real estate investing. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES MORTGAGE LOAN PROGRAM - PRINT OUT AND FAX OR E-MAIL INVESTMENT PROPERTIES MORTGAGE LOAN APPLICATION (in Word) or in Adobe Acrobat format Property Types: - Office / Medical / Apartment properties / Industrial buildings / Retail centers / Warehouse properties / Mobile home parks / Self Storage Loan Amounts: $1,000,000 - $20,000,000 Terms: 10 to 25 year term mortgages dependent on property type. Amortization: Up to 30 years. Property types: Apartments and commercial income producing properties. Loan Types: Fixed and variable rate loans for property acquisition, refinance, and permanent financing. Loan to Value (LTV): Up to 80% LTV: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. Up to 85% LTV on apartments, office properties or anchored retail, $3,000,000 and above up to 20,000,000. Recourse: NON RECOURSE Origination Fees: PAR RATES NO POINTS FOR THIS SPECIFIC LOAN PROGRAM ONLY. Rates: 10 yr fixed rate w/ 30 year am: - Apartments: as low as 5.2% (10yr T + 100 bp 145 bp) - Commercial: as low as 5.6% (10yr T + 140 bp 170 bp) Pre-qualification: 72 hrs Commitment Letter: Within 7-10 days of receipt of complete loan package Funding: 30 to 45 days from Commitment Letter NOTE: For the investment properties loan program only: - No seller carry or secondary financing permitted for this specific loan program - No restaurant, hotel/motel, auto related or land loans for this specific loan program - No construction loans under this specific loan program PRINT OUT AND FAX OR E-MAIL INVESTMENT PROPERTIES MORTGAGE LOAN APPLICATION (in Word) or in Adobe Acrobat format MULTI FAMILY INVESTMENT PROPERTY FINANCING Available in all 50 states. LOAN AMOUNTS: $500,000 to $5,000,000 LOAN PURPOSE: Permanent financing for purchase, expansion or refinance (with or without cash out) PROPERTY TYPES: Multi family properties in MSAs with populations greater than 50,000 TERM and AM: 25 or 30 year fully amortizing, with no calls or balloon LOAN TO VALUE: Max 1 st lien: 75% LTV. Secondary financing not to exceed 85% CLTV CASH OUT REFI: 70% max LTV with 85% minimum occupancy FIXED RATE TERMS: 5 or 10 yr fixed rates available INTEREST RATES 3 year rate: 3 yr FHLB + 2.65% AS LOW AS: 5 year rate: 5 yr FHLB + 2.65% 7 year rate: 7 yr FHLB + 2.65% PREPAY POLICY: Standard: 10% yr 1, declining by 1% per year Optional: 5% for 5 years (increase in rate will apply) OCCUPANCY: 80% minimum at time of origination and projected FLAGGED HOTEL / MOTEL PROPERTIES Quality Properties and Borrowers Loan Amounts: $2,000,000 - $10,000,000 Term / Am: 10 year term with 25 year amortization Loan Types: 10 year fixed rate loans for property acquisition and refinance Loan to Value (LTV): 70 precent maximum for purchase or refinance (no cash out). 65% maximum if cash out refinance unless being used to enhance value of property. Recourse: Full recourse for this particular program, non recourse loans may be available at different rate, terms and conditions and may have yield maintenance prepayment penalties, this particular program have different prepayment penalty scenarios are dependent upon the specific project. Origination Fees: NONE Loan Fees: 2 to 4 points Rates: 10 yr fixed rate w/ 25 year am: 6.5% to 7.5% Pre-qualification: Completion of our loan submission form, once reviewed and there is interest the documentation below will be requested. Click here for Loan Submission Form, please complete and e-mail or fax back to us so we can review your project (in Word). or in Adobe Acrobat format Commitment Letter: Within 7-10 days of receipt of complete loan package. Funding: 30 to 45 days from Commitment Letter. NOTE: - Good credit and cash flow. DCR: 1.3 minimum. - Established properties only. No turnarounds, startups or construction. - Value based on lower of purchase price or appraisal, if purchase. - Borrower must be experienced or hire recognized hotel management company. Please note that we have other hotel/motel financing programs that will review turnarounds, both franchised and non franchised hotels and motels, rates and terms are subject to change and underwriting. NEEDED TO PRE-QUALIFY: - L ast 3 years property tax returns. - Y ear-to-date financial statements. - C urrent credit bureau with FICO on Borrowers. - Executive Summary from latest appraisal. - Current Personal Financial Statements for Borrowers. - Latest personal tax returns from Borrowers. - Digital photos of property, or web site with photos. - Last 3 years occupancy annual reports. - Year to date occupancy monthly reports. - Amount of loan request. - Detailed use of funds. Commercial Bridge and Construction Loan Program $3,000,000 to $25,000,000 Purpose: Commercial construction loans and or commercial bridge financing for the ground-up development of new commercial properties, or the renovation and repositioning of existing properties, for both pre-leased and speculative development. Loan structure, pricing, advance to cost ratios and recourse requirements are flexible and will be tailored to meet the needs, risk profiles, and requirements of individual transactions. Acceptable Property Types: Apartments Condominiums Office Retail Industrial Mixed-Use Hotels Loan Term: Typically 12 to 24 month interest only term, with extension options when appropriate. Loan to Value: 75% on most property types; 65% on special purpose and hotels Maximum Loan to Cost: 75% to 85% (up to 100% on pre-leased projects) Loan Structuring: Loans typically structured with holdbacks for funding of all renovation and/or construction costs, tenant improvements, leasing commissions, and interest carry until stabilization, with monthly draws as costs are incurred. Earnout Provisions: Earn out of up to 75% of the stabilized value funded upon achieving specified occupancy and NOI hurdles. Loan Pricing: 3.00% to 4.00% over six month LIBOR (interest only), plus Loan Fees of 2% to 4%. Liability: Loans are typically non-recourse, except for standard carve-outs. Speculative development projects will generally require completion and/or debt service guarantees. Closing Time Frame: Approximately 45 to 60 days. Quick closes available for time sensitive transactions Permanent Loan: Permanent takeout option offered with all construction / bridge loans. An Exit Fee of 1% is charged if the takeout is not elected. Nationwide Bridge Loan Financing $2,000,000 to $75,000,000 Program Guide Project Types: Interim financing used to complete a time sensitive transaction, to reposition or renovate existing properties, or to overcome temporary credit or property challenges that make the transaction unsuitable for traditional lenders. Virtually any income producing property, including retail, office, medical, apartments, industrial/flex or special purpose properties. The primary considerations for bridge loan financing are the LTV and a compelling exit (repayment) strategy. Loan Amounts: $2,000,000 - $75,000,000 Terms: 12 to 36 months Amortization: Interest Only Use of Proceeds: Property conversion or renovation or other need Loan to Value: 50% to 90% depending on project specifics and deal strength Recourse: Typically, Yes. Interest Rate: As low as Prime + 1.5%, depending on transaction strength Loan Fees: Dependent on deal strength Term Sheet/LOI: 3-5 days from receipt of all requested information Funding: 10 to 45 days from acceptance of LOI OWNER USER / SINGLE TENANT Commercial Property Financing Available in all 50 states. We offer very aggressive rates to for Owner User Commercial properties where the Borrowers business is the primary tenant or there is a single credit tenant Lessee. LOAN AMOUNTS: $500,000 to $6,000,000 LOAN PURPOSES: Permanent financing for purchase, expansion or refinance with cash out. PROPERTY TYPES: Office, retail, wholesale, light industrial and Special Purpose Properties (lower LTV); restaurants, flagged hotels, auto & truck dealers, RV Parks, self storage, bowling alleys, funeral homes, etc. TERM and AM: 25 fully amortizing, no calls or balloons LOAN TO VALUE: Purchases: max 85% LTV on multi use properties, 65% max LTV on Special Use Properties Cash Out Refi: max 75% LTV, lower on Special Use Properties FIXED RATE TERMS: Fixed rate loans available for 5, 10 or 25 years INTEREST RATES 5 yr fixed: 5 yr US T SWAP + 2.50 AS LOW AS: 10 yr fixed: 10 yr US T SWAP + 2.55 25 yr fixed: 10 yr US T SWAP + 2.65 PREPAY POLICY: Standard: 10% yr 1, declining by 1% per year Optional: 5% for 5 years (increase in rate will apply) OWNER USER PROPERTIES Conventional Loan Programs (Not SBA) Property Types ; - Office / medical - Restaurants - Industrial buildings - Auto related - Retail properties - gas station/C-store - Warehouse properties - other special purpose Loan Amounts: $1,000,000 - $30,000,000 Terms/Ams: 15/30, 20/20 and 25/25 (>$2 mil) Loan Types: ARM and Fixed rate loans for property acquisition, refinance and construction Loan to Value (LTV): * Multi-use properties: 85% LTV. To 100% LTV with Seller financing or other real estate equity as additional collateral. ** Special Purpose Properties: 65% - 75% LTV. To 85% LTV with Seller financing or other real estate equity as additional collateral. Recourse: Yes Loan Fees: 0 1 point, dependent of deal strength Interest Rates: Qtrly Adj: Prime to P + 1.5% 5 yr fixed: P + 1.0% 2.5% 10 yr fixed: P + 1.4% 2.8% 20 yr fixed: P + 1.75% - 3.25% 25 yr fixed: P + 1.85% - 3.45% Note: rates are subject to underwriting approval and may change without notice. Pre-Qualification: 72 hrs Commitment Letter: within 7-10 days of receipt of complete loan package Funding: 30 to 45 days from Commitment Letter NOTE: - Seller carry may be permitted. - Construction loans: all interest and principal accrues during construction - Prepay Policy: 5/5/4/3/3 - Owner Occupancy: 25% minimum. Must have cash flow without rental income. Nationwide Commercial Real Estate Development Land, Construction and Joint Venture Financing Program Guide Borrowers: Experienced investors and commercial developers with demonstrated track record comparable to current project. Project Types: Commercial, retail, office, industrial/flex, residential subdivision, planned communities, golf course communities, condominium and condo conversions. Rehab projects and Special Situation projects considered. Loan Amounts: $5,000,000 - $75,000,000 Terms: 12 to 36 months, or longer depending on project Amortization: Interest Only Use of Proceeds: Total project financing, debt or JV equity for land acquisition, refinance for infrastructure completion and vertical construction Loan to Cost: 50% to 100% depending on deal strength Interest Rates: As low as Prime + 1.5%, depending on deal strength Recourse: Typically, Yes. Non-recourse considered. Loan Fees: Dependent in deal strength Term Sheet/LOI: 3-5 days from receipt of all required information Commitment Letter: Within 7-10 days of receipt of complete loan package Funding: 30 to 45 days from Commitment Letter. Faster as needed. Commercial Financing Matrix Property Types Ranches and Farms Gas Stations, Car Washes, Auto Related Hotel and Motels Industrial Unimproved Land Golf Courses, RV Parks, Marinas Hospitals, Clinics, Assisted Living Mixed Use Property Mobile Home Parks Apartment Buildings Office Buildings and Parks Industrial Parks Office Condominiums Owner Occupied Businesses Parking Lots Self Storage Single Tenant Buildings Sports Related Buildings and Complexes Prisons, Jails, and Juvenile Correction Centers | Condominium Conversion / Construction loans | Casinos and Convention Centers Loan Types Acquisition and Development Bond Bridge Loans Business Loans Construction Equity Second Mortgages Foreclosure Avoidance Forward Commitments Joint Ventures Mezzanine Non-Recourse Notes Purchased Remodel / Renovation SBA 504, 7A Loans Loan amounts: $1,000,000 to $350,000,000 International financing for all types of real estate, business and energy related projects. Financing for power plants, ethanol plants, wind mills, casinos. Financing for mergers and acquisitions of successful real estate and business organizations. International financing can be for business expansions, residential and commercial development projects in loan amounts of $20,000,000 and above. Financing for prisons, jails and juvenile correction centers are intended for private sector companies that have been awarded federal, state or local governmental contracts to perform these services. If there are any questions, please contact us . Click here for Commercial Loan Submission Form, please complete ande-mail or fax back to us at 212-208-3069 so we can review your project (in Word). or in Adobe Acrobat format Equipment Financing / Leasing Program - PRINT OUT AND FAX OR E-MAIL EQUIPMENT FINANCING LEASING APPLICATION (in Word) or in Adobe Acrobat format Equipment Leasing Qualifications : Financing available for business purposes only. No part of any funds can be used for personal purposes, separate business banking account and company must be registered with city and state government. Customer minimum 2 years in business, start ups and businesses established less than 2 years can be considered but personal credit of guarantors will be more critical Bank account open for at least two years and handled in a satisfactory manner, again less than 2 years can be considered with compensating factors Credit previously established for at least one year with a satisfactory payment history in the form of a lease, loan or trade agreement. If no prior credit maximum lease amount may be restricted Up to $50 million available with approval of completed application. Application only types of leases up to 150,000 with exceptional credit otherwise financial statements, tax returns and completed application Mortgage Cap Financial specializes in the following transactions: All Types of Equipment Non-Rated Credits Various End-of-Lease Options Available Purchase Single Transactions and Portfolios Profitable Companies, Minimum 2 Years in Business, start up and companies that are not profitable must have compensating factors such as additional collateral and/or personal guarantors Domestic and International equipment financing Why Lease? It's simple: leasing can be more cost-effective than buying with cash, or with conventional loans -- especially if the new equipment can help increase sales or profits. And here's why: Leasing conserves your working capital. You can finance up to 100% of the equipment cost, with no money down. Leasing won't sap your business credit. In many cases, you can continue to use your existing lines of credit while leasing. Fixed payments. Your monthly payments remain the same, no matter what happens to conventional interest rates. Tax savings. Lease payments can be operating expenses that come out of pre-tax earnings. Eliminate obsolescence. With an outright purchase, you 'own' that equipment, even if it is already outdated by newer technology. A lease can be structured to terminate when the equipment becomes obsolete. Flexible Terms and Conditions. Leases can be adjusted to your needs. Options include seasonal payment skips, step-up or step-down payments, monthly, quarterly, or annual payments. Simple accounting. A lease payment is typically a line-item expense that doesn't increase your liabilities on your balance sheet. If you don't see your equipment on this list, we still should be able to lease it. Most equipment can be leased. Vendors of equipment and customers wanting to lease equipment, if you need a down payment at the time of your order we can work out special terms. PRINT OUT AND FAX OR E-MAIL EQUIPMENT FINANCING LEASING APPLICATION (in Word) or in Adobe Acrobat format A AC's Aerial Lifts Air Cleaning System Air Compressor Air Conditioners Air Filter System Air Purification Alarm Alignment Machines Amusement Analytical Equipment Analyzer ATM Cash Dispenser Audio Video Audio Visual Automotive B Backhoe Bagging Machines Bakers Equipment Balers Beauty Equipment Beds, Bedding Beer Systems Beverage Dispenser Blast Cleaning Blowers Boilers Bowling Lockers Brake lathes Breathalyzer Machine Broadcasting Studio Equipment Buffer Bulk Storage Tanks Bulldozers C Cameras Car Wash Carpet Cleaner Carts Cash Register Chairs Chipper Cleaning Equipment Clothes Press Coffee Carts Coffee Maker Coin Changer Coin Laundry Equipment Color Matching System Color Mixer Computers Compressors Compactors Concrete Pump Concentrators Construction Machinery Containers Conveyers Coolers Cooling Cranes Cutting Tools D Data projector Deli Case Dental Equipment Diagnostic Equipment Digital Systems Dishwashers Dispatch Equipment Display Case Draft Box Dry Clean Press Dry Cleaning Dryer E Emergency Vehicles Engraving Equipment Excavators Espresso Machine F Fax Machines Filing Equipment Film processors Fixture Floor Machines Flower Coolers Food Preparation Food Service Equipment Forklifts Franchise Programs Frame Machine Freezer Frozen Cocktail Machine Fryer Furniture G Gas Pump Graphic Equipment H Heat Pump Heaters Heating Hospital Beds Hydraulic Submersible Pumps I Ice Cream Machine Ice Machine Ice Makers Imaging Systems Industrial Systems Inventory Control Systems Ironworkers Equipment J Janitorial Juke Box K Kiosks Kitchen Equipment L Laptops Laser Engraving Laser Systems Laundry Equipment Lawn Equipment Lifts Lighting Lock Systems Logging equipment M Machine Analyzer Mail Boxes Medical equipment Medical Imaging Merchandising Unites Microwaves Milling Machine Mobile Communications Mobile Phones N Navigational Equipment O Office Furniture Organs Oven Overhead Cranes Oxygen Concentrators P Packaging Systems Packer Bodies Pagers Paint Booths Paint Mixer Pallet Equipment Petroleum Gas Station Phone Systems Photography Equipment Piano Pizza Oven Plotter Pneumatic Tube Systems Point of Sales Portable Pumps Portable Trade Show Exhibits Prep Table Press Pressure Washer Printing Equipment Pump Systems Push Carts R Radios Range Recovery Equipment Recycling Equipment Refrigeration Register Rehabilitation Equipment Restaurant Equipment Retail Units Roll Offs Router Tool System S Salon equipment Sandwich Prep Table Satellite Dish Saws School Buses Screen Printing Equipment Security Systems Sewing Machines Signs Silk Screen Equipment Shrink Wrap & Packaging Skid steer Loaders Slicer Smart Dialers Smoker Snack Machine Snow Board Press Soda Machine Software Sound & Music Equipment Special Industrial Equipment Spray Systems Steam Cleaners Steel Pallets Store Fixtures Stove Sub Maker Surface doctor Equipment Surveillance Systems T Telephone Systems Television Systems Test Equipment Tire Equipment Tools Tractors Trailers Transportation Treatment Tables Trenching Machines Trucks Tub Grinders Two Way Radio Systems TV V Vacuum Valve Equipment Van Vehicle Monitor Equipment Vending Machines Video Security Voice Mail W Walk In Cooler Warehouse Rack Systems Washer/ Dryer Waste Equipment Waste Oil Heaters Water Conditioner Water Filter Water Softener Welder Woodworking Work Platforms Wrecker X X-ray Equipment Y Yogurt Machine Loan Types Information Needed Construction Loan Documents Property Types Commercial Loan Application Forms Business Loan Program Commercial Real Estate Loans Construction Financing Program Owner Occupied Financing Program Real Estate Financing Program Joint Venture Funds Rental Properties Checklist Fixed Rate Financing Program Income Properties Checklist Construction Lender Checklist Commercial Real Estate Loan Application Environmental Questionnaire Credit Authorization Form Click here for Loan Submission Form, please complete and e-mail or fax back to us so we can review your project (in Word). or in Adobe Acrobat format PHONE: 212-631-4272 FAX: 212-208-3069 Loans provided are only for business and investment purposes. Only business and investment property and other business assets can be used to collateralize any business and / or real estate loan request. Funds can not be used for any personal purposes and can be only used for commercial business and investment purposes. Borrower may be required to use single purpose borrowing entity which could take the form of a limited liability company or corporation. The first step to begin to see if there is an interest in your business or real estate financing request is to complete the Loan Submission form and either e-mail or fax back to Mortgage Cap Financial. web site: http://www.mortgagecapfinancial.com Please bookmark this site for future reference. Legal Notice Last update 01/01/2006. Site created 11/27/98. Web Site designed and maintained by Able Al'sComputer Help . (c)1998-2006 Mortgage Cap Financial. 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