Special purpose loans are a category of commercial real estate financing tailored for properties with unique or specialized uses, often requiring custom solutions. These loans support the acquisition, development, or renovation of properties designed for specific functions. Here’s an overview of special-purpose loans:

Key Points:

  1. Loan Purpose: Special purpose loans are designed for properties with distinct and specialized uses, such as:

• Hotels: Financing for hotel properties, including full-service hotels, limited-service hotels, and boutique hotels.
• Restaurants: Support for restaurant properties, including fine dining, fast-food establishments, and catering facilities.
• Places of Worship: Loans for religious properties, including churches, temples, and synagogues.
• Gas Stations: Financing for gas station and convenience store combinations.
• Theaters: Support for movie theaters, performance theaters, and other entertainment venues.
• Funeral Homes: Loans for funeral home properties and facilities.

  2. Loan Amounts: Typical loan amounts for special purpose loans can vary widely, depending on the type of property, its size, location, and the borrower’s qualifications:

• Hotels: Financing for hotels can range from small boutique hotels with loans in the millions to large full-service hotels with loans in the tens of millions or more.
• Restaurants: Loans for restaurant properties typically vary from a few hundred thousand dollars to several million dollars.
• Places of Worship: Financing for religious properties can range from modest church buildings to larger religious centers with varying loan amounts.
• Gas Stations: Loans for gas station properties can vary based on the size and location, ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars to several million.
• Theaters: Financing for theaters depends on the type and size of the venue, with smaller theaters receiving loans in the millions and larger ones in the tens of millions or more.
• Funeral Homes: Loan amounts for funeral homes depend on the facility’s size and location and can range from a few hundred thousand dollars to several million.

  3. Loan Terms: The terms for special purpose loans are flexible and tailored to the specific property’s requirements and the borrower’s needs. Terms can range from intermediate to long-term, typically from three to 25 years.

  4. Collateral and Personal Guarantees: Lenders may require the property itself as collateral, and personal guarantees from the borrower or property owner may be necessary.

  5. Interest Rates: Interest rates can vary based on the lender’s policies and the specifics of the loan agreement. Rates may be fixed or variable.

Special purpose loans are crucial for investors and organizations seeking to finance properties with unique or specific functions. The loan terms and amounts will be tailored to the property’s characteristics, usage, and financial aspects. To explore special-purpose property financing and determine the most suitable loan for your needs, please contact Obelisco Advisers experts for personalized guidance and support.