Archive for December, 2009
« Previous EntriesTop 5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Profitable 2010
As the clock creeps closer to the new year and we are able to put another economically frustrating year behind us, you are probably hoping 2010 will have a brighter outlook than the past couple of years. Although you can’t change the current treacherous lending environment, you can change the way you do businesses and the way people or consumers [...]
Recent Deal - Medical Condo Purchase
Location: Glendale, NY
Property Type: Mixed-Use
Loan Size: $892,500
Broker Commission: $4,462.50
Loan Purpose: Purchase
Quote of the Week
“Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.”
~Chinese Proverb
Recent Deal - Hotel Refinance with Cash Out
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Property Type: Marriot, Fairfield Inn & Suites
Loan Size: $4,999,999
Broker Commission: $25,000
Loan Purpose: Cash out refinance
Quote of the Week
“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.”
~Jerry Rice
The Do’s and Don’ts For a Kick-Butt PowerPoint Presentation
Can you remember the last time you saw a PowerPoint presentation that held your attention for more than 5 minutes?
Powerpoint is one of the most used and misused presentation programs by business professionals. Presenters use it to sell the audience on an idea, product or opportunity. Unfortunately, instead of inspiring the audience and providing them [...]
Quick and Dirty Cash Flow to See if a Deal is Really a Deal
At least once a day I speak with a Broker who does not know how to figure out if a deal cash flows properly. In less than a minute and with just a calculator and tax returns, you can see if a deal is in fact cash flowing. All too often a broker takes the [...]
Quote of the Week
“My father taught me that reputation, not money, was the most important thing in the world.”
~William Rosenberg, Dunkin Donuts founder
TARP to Focus 2010 Efforts on Getting Loans to Small Businesses
Some good news for small businesses came out of Washington on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner informed Congressional leaders about the extension of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). The government’s $700 billion bailout program, which is due to expire at the end of the year, will remain in place until next October to assist troubled [...]
Check out our New and Improved Website
The Ocean Capital website just received a much needed face-lift. In addition to the freshened up appearance, we also added some new features such as a broker resource center and case studies. We hope you like the new look and find the revamped site to be both practical and informative.
Check out the email below which was sent out to announce the [...]
