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The Government Shutdown and Your Loans

The government is currently “shutdown”. How does this affect your current and future loans?

Current loans and the government shutdown:

  • If you have current loans with government agencies like the Small Business Administration, the SBA is still servicing these loans.
  • You can continue to make payments and can even make some changes (like in ownership). But you cannot modify any loan amounts at this time.
  • Please be sure that you continue to keep your EIDL loan current, even during the shutdown, as this affects your ability to seek future financing. You can use this link to confirm your EIDL status: Check here

Trying to Get a New Loan during the Government Shutdown?

  • If you are in the middle of an SBA loan application and your lender pulled the PLP number, your loan should not be delayed. The PLP number is an SBA-specific loan number and provides pre-approval status.
  • If you don’t yet have this pre-approval, your loan will be paused.
  • However, your lender will continue to underwrite your loan. You should continue to submit all requested documents so you are making progress.
  • But the SBA will not underwrite or approve new loans during the government shutdown.
  • If you are seeking financing because of a maturing note, we urge you to contact your current lender. Explain that you may need an extension because of the shutdown, which is beyond your control.
  • If you do obtain an extension, be realistic and patient. Even when the government shutdown ends, approvals will not begin immediately. There will be a backlog of work. Allow for a longer approval process.

GRP President Rick Patel and Managing Director Krishan Patel both have worked through government shutdowns before. They know that they can be frustrating, but with patience and planning, loans cans still close, even if slightly delayed. GRP Capital can help you as you negotiate with current lenders, satisfy sellers and guide you through the process.

Whether you’re purchasing, refinancing, or building from the ground up, our extensive network of lenders ensures you’ll find funding that aligns with your goals and cash flow needs.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We save you time by researching and identifying the best funding options for your project.
  • Our expertise spans various loan products—including non-recourse loans, SBA loans, bridge loans, and conventional financing—so you can navigate even the most complex transactions confidently.
  • Beyond lending, we provide strategic guidance on operational decisions that drive long-term business success.
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Explaining the SBA 504 Debenture Process

What Does it Mean and How does it Work?

A debenture is really a fancy word for a special kind of bond. It is an “instrument” created by a lender to raise capital. Lenders create a debenture and are in first position to be repaid. This debenture is bought and sold on financial markets.

Debentures are an integral part of the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan program.

Here’s how the SBA 504 program with Debenture works:

  • There are three entities that fund the loan: a senior lender, a Certified Development Company (CDC) and the borrowers themselves.
  • The Senior lender provides typically 50% of the funding through the first mortgage. Their loan is in the form of a bridge loan, because it bridges the gap while the full funding is underway.
  • The CDC provides a second mortgage loan for a large chunk of the loan (around 40%). This portion of the loan is guaranteed by the SBA.
  • CDC’s are not traditional lenders. They do not have depositors or customers in the same way. So, they raise funds through creating the debenture and selling it to investors. This debenture is 100% guaranteed by the SBA, and is considered a very safe investment.
  • The borrower provides a modest equity contribution (typically 10-20% of the loan)

Advantages of an SBA 504 program with a Debenture Component

  • Lower down payment/equity injection
  • Competitive fixed-rate financing for the life of the loan
  • Long repayment periods (up to 25 years)
  • Affordable payments as a result of the loan repayment periods, which impacts cash flow immediately

Timeline of an SBA 504 loan from start to Finish:

  • First, you have to select both a senior lender and a CDC. This is where GRP Capital’s expertise is the most critical. We have the experience and the vast lender network to help find both a lender who is willing to be in the senior position as well as an appropriate CDC.
  • The senior lender and CDC coordinate so they agree on the loan structure and details.
  • Once the senior lender and the CDC indicate their willingness to find your project, then dual underwriting commences. Borrowers work closely with our processing team to provide information and documents to both the lender and the CDC simultaneously.
  • Both the senior lender and CDC officially approve the loan through their loan committee sturctures.
  • The senior lender sets a closing date! The senior lender takes lead in creating documents, and agrees to a a place and time for closing. A title company, escrow and attorneys are also working on your behalf.
  • The first loan closes: borrowers take possession of their new property, and funding for other costs begins (like construction and renovation).
  • The borrowers begin making payments on the first loan.
  • Now the creation of the debenture occurs. The debenture sale occurs around 30-60 days after the first closing. That’s why a bridge loan is necessary.
  • After the CDC receives their funds from the sale of the debenture, they pay off the bridge loan in full. They then create their own closing documents and a second closing takes place.
  • The permanent 504 loan is fully financed.
  • The borrowers now make payments on the final permanent loan.

Why Should I Consider an SBA 504 loan?

  • Your project is more attractive with an SBA guarantee, especially for senior lenders.
  • The long terms and low rates are important to your business plans and projections.
  • You are purchasing a building or a business OR
  • You are refinancing and/or consolidating qualified debt OR
  • You are renovating or involved in construction OR
  • You are purchasing long-term machinery and equipment with a useful remaining life of a minimum of 10 years.
  • You do not need financing for working capital, as that is not an eligible 504 component.

Whether you’re purchasing, refinancing, or building from the ground up, our extensive network of lenders ensures you’ll find funding that aligns with your goals and cash flow needs.

Here’s what sets GRP Capital apart:

  • We save you time by researching and identifying the best funding options for your project.
  • Our expertise spans various loan products—including non-recourse loans, SBA loans, bridge loans, and conventional financing—so you can navigate even the most complex transactions confidently.
  • Beyond lending, we provide strategic guidance on operational decisions that drive long-term business success.
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Check Your EIDL Status: Your Future Loans May Depend on It!

What is your EIDL Status?

During the onset of the COVID pandemic, many business owners took advantage of low cost loans offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), called Economic Injury Disaster Loans or EIDL. These were long term loans at a very low interest rate, intended to keep businesses operating.

If you have an EIDL on the books, it is critical that you are making the regular monthly payments. Even more critical is that every person who is even a partial owner in a business with an EIDL must confirm that their loan is current. You can use this link to confirm your EIDL status: Check here

GRP President Rick Patel and Managing Director Krishan Patel both have worked closely with clients whose EIDL status was not current.

Rick mentions, “There is almost nothing that is more detrimental to future loan eligibility than having an EIDL that is not current.”

Krishan states that responsible business people “must be proactive and check on any EIDL that has their name attached” before seeking out future financing.

What to Know and Do about your EIDL Status

  • Make sure you keep a current list of every business that you own (fully or partially) in which you received an EIDL.
  • The SBA portal can be utilized to check on the status of each EIDL loan. However, if there have been multiple partners or owners of a business that sought out a loan, you need to determine who set up the portal and the login information (user ID and password).
  • Within the SBA portal, you can see if the loan is current or not.
  • If your EIDL status is not current and shows either a default or even worse a charged off status, you must address this right away.
  • You cannot obtain future SBA loans (including 7(a) and 504) if your EIDL status is anything but current.
  • Please allow sufficient time to repair your EIDL status. First, find out the amount needed to get your loan current. Then continually communicate with the SBA to ensure that the portal status changes.
  • The SBA portal allows you to download EIDL documents, which might be requested by lenders, particularly the loan agreement.

Best business practice tip: Maintain Business Debt Schedules

  • Maintain a business debt schedule for every business you own (even if you are even a partial owner).
  • Each business debt schedule should list every loan for this business, the monthly payment, the date of the loan and when it will mature, the interest rate, the original loan amount and the current balance.
  • For real estate mortgages, also include the original cost to purchase the property and the current market value (your best estimate).

Whether you’re purchasing, refinancing, or building from the ground up, our extensive network of lenders ensures you’ll find funding that aligns with your goals and cash flow needs.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We save you time by researching and identifying the best funding options for your project.
  • Our expertise spans various loan products—including non-recourse loans, SBA loans, bridge loans, and conventional financing—so you can navigate even the most complex transactions confidently.
  • Beyond lending, we provide strategic guidance on operational decisions that drive long-term business success.
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New Franchise for East Texas Hotel Loan

Our East Texas clients were ready for a new franchise. After operating a Wyndham Baymont property for several years, they were ready to switch to an IHG Garner flagged hotel. The change would bring down their franchise fees. In addition, the new franchise affiliation would also decrease their third party booking fees. Finally, their new loan refinanced previous debt and also covered a lot of the cost of the reflagging.

GRP Capital worked hard to find a lender willing to make a hospitality loan outside of the largest Texas metropolises. Helping the lender understand the benefits of the new franchise was crucial to the underwriting process.

Krishan Patel, Managing Director of GRP Capital stated, “The hotel owners had demonstrated very strong prior management. Their hotel was already healthy and cash flowing. They had done their due diligence and believed that affiliating with a new franchise would have an immediate impact on both their revenues and their expenses. Ultimately, it was our job to tell their story to lenders and find a good match for them. I was very pleased that this loan closed quickly. Hospitality loans outside the major cities often are harder to place and close, but this project was strong from the beginning.”

In the end, having a large lender network allowed GRP Capital to find an appropriate lender and close the loan as quickly as possible.

Are You Considering a New Franchise Affiliation?

• Compare franchise fees: A basic part of a franchise agreement is the percentage of revenues (franchise fee) that come directly to the franchise. So it’s important to compare these numbers. However, be aware that there is variety in the industry. Franchise fees differ not only by flag, but also by type of property (economy, mid-scale, luxury).

• Determine how your franchise affiliation benefits you: Different franchises and different brands within the franchise offer various benefits. Does your franchise have a popular loyalty program? That can really improve your market penetration. Does your brand have general strong marketing and advertising that benefits the franchisees?

• Calculate the costs for reflagging: What will your immediate costs be? You will have to engage in a PIP (Property Improvement Plan). The PIP typically includes refreshing and renovations from the parking lot to the lobby to the guest rooms. And sometimes these are quite extensive. Calculate these costs from furniture to labor, to a big new outdoor sign.

• Consider hiring an attorney to negotiate with the franchise: Your franchise agreement is a long, complex document, that obligates you for many years. An attorney with experience in dealing with franchises can negotiate fees as well as the PIP components to your advantage. This can save time and also position you best in your marketplace.

Choose the best timing for a transition. A new franchise requires multiple steps. Consider your labor pool and your high season. How can you fit in a transition that is the least disruptive and costly to your business? Do you need to build in some interest only time in your loan if your revenues will be sharply curtailed?

• Learn about all types of loans: There are many types of hospitality loans, including conventional loans, SBA loans, bridge loans and non-recourse loans. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are often the best matches for hospitality loans. Crucially, the SBA is willing to guarantee a larger variety of hospitality loans, including economy and mid-scale properties.

Why Choose GRP Capital?

Our GRP Capital team specializes in crafting financing solutions tailored to each client’s unique goals.

Whether you’re purchasing, refinancing, or building from the ground up, our extensive network of lenders ensures you’ll find funding that aligns with your goals and cash flow needs.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We save you time by researching and identifying the best funding options for your project.
  • Our expertise spans various loan products—including non-recourse loans, SBA loans, bridge loans, and conventional financing—so you can navigate even the most complex transactions confidently.
  • Beyond lending, we provide strategic guidance on operational decisions that drive long-term business success.

Refinance for Carolina Maturing Note

Mortgages are not forever and a maturing note means it is time to take action right away.

Our North Carolina client owned a franchised hotel. His mortgage was maturing and had a balloon payment at the end. Previously, he had renewed his mortgage with his existing lender. However, his lender’s appetite for hospitality lending had changed. The bank leadership had already filled their quota of hospitality loans. They no longer wanted to refinance or renew his maturing note.

We have seen multiple cases of lenders not refinancing or renewing a maturing note. This can be due to the leadership directives of the financial institution, their internal industry quotas or internal risk assessment.

Ultimately, our client turned to GRP Capital to find a suitable lender, one who had room in their portfolio for a hospitality loan.

Krishan Patel, Managing Director of GRP Capital stated, “Our client was hopeful that their current lender would renew their mortgage and was distressed when that was not the case. Throughout the process of finding him a new loan, I personally kept in regular contact with the current lender. We had a good working relationship, even after the date of the note maturation passed. I regularly reassured the lender that we were in the process of securing financing. Fostering a relationship with both his current lender and the new one was critical, as it turned out that our client had a family emergency. This emergency caused a delay in closing, but one which was communicated to all stakeholders.”

Having a large lender network allowed GRP Capital to find an appropriate lender and close the loan as quickly as possible.

Planning for Your Maturing Note:

• Explore your current lender’s options: Well before your note matures, contact your current lender. Inquire if it is possible to renew or refinance and what the details of the new loan would be in terms of monthly costs and ultimate maturity details.

• Determine what is most important to you: Are you concerned about government guarantees? Are you rate-sensitive? Does your loan need to have a certain length? Each borrower has definite priorities. Decide what are your 1-3 most important components of a loan.

• Don’t delay in dealing with a maturing note: Whatever you do, start working on financing at least six months prior to maturation.

• Preserve Your Relationship with Your Current Lender: Pay your mortgage on time. If additional documents are requested like financial statements or an updated appraisal, be compliant and responsive. Ask your lender to prepare a loan history and eventually a payoff statement.

Get your documents ready. If you are considering a refinance, gather your materials about your business operations (financial statements, business bank statements, budgets and projections). And also assemble the personal documents of any guarantors including three years of tax returns, personal financial statements and information about any other businesses of which you own 20% or more.

• Why should I consider an SBA loan?:  Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are often the best matches. For instance, the SBA is willing to guarantee a larger variety of hospitality loans, including economy and mid-scale properties.

Why Choose GRP Capital?

Our GRP Capital team specializes in crafting financing solutions tailored to each client’s unique goals.

Whether you’re purchasing, refinancing, or building from the ground up, our extensive network of lenders ensures you’ll find funding that aligns with your goals and cash flow needs.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We save you time by researching and identifying the best funding options for your project.
  • Our expertise spans various loan products—including non-recourse loans, SBA loans, bridge loans, and conventional financing—so you can navigate even the most complex transactions confidently.
  • Beyond lending, we provide strategic guidance on operational decisions that drive long-term business success.

Gulf Coast Hotel Loan Nets Huge Savings

Timing a refinance can be critical.

Our Florida clients had a somewhat expensive loan and wanted to refinance into a more affordable loan.

Not every loan is perfect and the borrowing partners had some bumps in the road. First of all, they wanted to change ownership of the loan. And more significantly, the hotel’s revenues were a little soft, reflecting what is happening right now in certain (but not all) Florida markets.

Changing the partnership required reviewing the operating agreements with our team and legal counsel. It’s very important that operating agreements match up with filed K1’s.

The revenue issue was a little worrisome. However, the lender was aware that a more affordable loan would free up expenses and increase profitability right away. In addition, the owners had sensible plans for operating through continued lower occupancy. Dynamic pricing and hands-on management would definitely be crucial.

Ultimately, the loan closed. Our clients had to bring some money to the table, which is not always the case in refinances. But within six months of closing, they will be still be in Florida high season. More importantly, all of their closing costs will have paid for themselves, with the decreased loan costs.

Krishan Patel, Managing Director of GRP Capital stated, “We really wanted to help these borrowers. They are repeat clients of ours. We knew that the most important aspect of their refinance was its affordability, and we focused all of our energy on getting the most competitive rates within the tight hospitality lending market.

As a Florida-based company, we also have a reputation for understanding the various marketplaces within this complex state. Lenders look to us for our knowledge and our projections regarding future business profitability. “

Timing Your Refinance:

• Interest Rates: Know what the ranges of interest rates are out there for your type of business. Rates will vary between conventional, SBA, non-recourse and bridge financing. And interest rates can vary by business project. GRP Capital can obtain a variety of term sheets for you after you determine what the most important aspects of a loan are.

• Determine what is most important to you: Are you concerned about government guarantees? Are you rate-sensitive? Does your loan need to have a certain length? Each borrower has definite priorities. Decide what are your 1-3 most important components of a loan.

• Don’t delay in dealing with a maturing note: If you have a note that is maturing, check with your current lender to see if they are interested in extending or refinancing first, particularly if you have a good working relationship with them. There are expenses when you change lenders and you have to determine if that is in your best interest. Whatever you do, start working on this at least six months prior to maturation so you aren’t stuck without financing.

• Be prepared for pre-pay penalties: Do your homework on your current loan. Be sure that you don’t have pre-pay penalties. These are additional costs that the lender tacks on if you wish to pay off a loan early. Many loans have a decreasing pre-pay structure so that there is a larger penalty at the beginning of a loan and this amount decreases and then disappears. Sometimes it is advisable to refinance, even if there is a prepay. This is especially true if the new loan’s savings outweigh the prepay penalties within a fairly short period.

• Why should I consider an SBA loan?:  Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are often the best matches. For instance, the SBA is willing to guarantee a larger variety of hospitality loans, including economy and mid-scale properties.

Get your documents ready. If you are considering a refinance, gather your materials about your business operations (financial statements, business bank statements, budgets and projections). And also assemble the personal documents of any guarantors including three years of tax returns, personal financial statements and information about any other businesses of which you own 20% or more.

Why Choose GRP Capital?

Our GRP Capital team specializes in crafting financing solutions tailored to each client’s unique goals.

Whether you’re purchasing, refinancing, or building from the ground up, our extensive network of lenders ensures you’ll find funding that aligns with your goals and cash flow needs.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We save you time by researching and identifying the best funding options for your project.
  • Our expertise spans various loan products—including non-recourse loans, SBA loans, bridge loans, and conventional financing—so you can navigate even the most complex transactions confidently.
  • Beyond lending, we provide strategic guidance on operational decisions that drive long-term business success.

Beach seen through a drop of water

Complex South Florida Hotel Loan Closed

Our client partnership group needed a Florida hotel loan. They were ready to purchase an underperforming hotel in South Florida. The hotel showed potential for growth, particularly with our partners’ plans to be hands-on right away. Currently, the hotel was owned by remote partners.

Krishan Patel, Managing Director of GRP Capital stated, “This partnership group consisted of a management team who were ready to enter the Florida market for the first time. The Florida hotel loan marketplace is complex and the lender pool has narrowed. We were able to secure competitive financing, requiring strategic structuring of the partnership. Our guidance was key to ensuring there was SBA eligibility, which is often critical in Florida hotel loans, especially in the mid-scale and economy sectors.”

The entire GRP Capital team worked together on all of the components of this loan. We even made sure one of the partners was able to sign his documents, while traveling on a ship!

Florida Hotel Loan FAQ’s:

• What should I do about insurance while I’m looking for financing? If you’re refinancing, just inform your agent that you’ll need updated insurance certificates. If you are purchasing a new property, start getting insurance quotes ASAP, especially if a lender is requiring flood and/or wind coverage. These extra coverages can take more time to procure. If you don’t have an agent, you can ask the seller if they are satisfied with their insurance agent. That person knows the property already. We also keep an updated list of trusted agents in our database.

• How come my own local bank won’t just loan me the money? This happens a lot! Different lenders have different interests for a variety of loans! We know our lender network well. That means we know who is interested in hospitality loans and who is not. That saves you time and money.

• Why should I consider an SBA loan?:  Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are often the best matches for certain hotel properties. The SBA is willing to guarantee a larger variety of hospitality loans, including economy and mid-scale properties.

• What about Hotel Statistics? The Florida marketplace is diverse with certain areas performing better than others. Accurate hotel statistics, through STR reports, financials and occupancy tax records are critical. These documents provide the fullest picture of the hotel’s revenue. As a result, the lender can feel more comfortable in underwriting and approving the loan.

Why Choose GRP Capital?

Our GRP Capital team specializes in crafting financing solutions tailored to each client’s unique goals.

Whether you’re purchasing, refinancing, or building from the ground up, our extensive network of lenders ensures you’ll find funding that aligns with your goals and cash flow needs.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We save you time by researching and identifying the best funding options for your project.
  • Our expertise spans various loan products—including non-recourse loans, SBA loans, bridge loans, and conventional financing—so you can navigate even the most complex transactions confidently.
  • Beyond lending, we provide strategic guidance on operational decisions that drive long-term business success.

Santa Rosa New Mexico downtown

New Mexico Return Clients Close Loan

Our GRP Capital Team has closed a fourth hotel loan for a treasured group of return clients.

These return clients were ready to purchase another New Mexico hotel. They had tried to source financing on their own, but came to us when they were dissatisfied with the results. Our team was able to work with a Community Development Corporation (CDC). This CDC was crucial in obtaining an SBA 504 loan. The terms of the loan were better than the terms from the various banks that the different partners had been trying to obtain in the marketplace.

GRP Capital Managing Director Krishan Patel led the team in sourcing and closing the loan. Our work benefited the borrowing group, whom we know well. This borrowing group had many partners, so sometimes that creates a cumbersome document collection process. GRP Capital’s involvement definitely saved the clients time and money. In addition, the team was able to step in to make last minute plans when one of the partners had to leave the country unexpectedly and needed to sign early and remotely.

Benefits to Return Clients:

• We Know You: Return clients’ files are archived in our systems. We know about your other businesses and retain documents that can be provided for new lenders, if appropriate.

You Know Us: We think we are pretty easy to get to know. However, we recognize that clients have to learn who we are and the GRP Capital Way. The learning curve is very smooth and future transactions are even smoother.

• We Know Which Lenders Will Appreciate Your Business Vision: When we’ve already closed a loan for you, we have also learned about you and your businesses. We know what aspects of your business need explaining and we also know about the strengths of the owners and managers. With this knowledge in our back pocket, it is easier for us to source appropriate lenders, who will want to loan money to our return clients.

Our GRP Capital team specializes in finding the right lender for each project. We save our clients time and money, as we research the best choices for their funding sources. Our experience allows our clients to find funding that is project-appropriate and will allow for sufficient cash flow. Whether you are looking to refinance or purchase or engage in construction, we would love to discuss your business plans with you. If you are considering becoming a first-time (or second or third time!) buyer, we can assist you.

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New Georgia Hotel Loan

Senior Associate Ryan Dumas has helped his client close a Georgia hotel loan, using the SBA 7a program. The loan has fixed rates, which were very competitive in today’s marketplace.

Our Georgia hotel client was ready to take on a new business. To be sure, she has a great deal of experience in hospitality ownership and management. Therefore, this Georgia hotel loan was important to her and her family.

Ryan and our in-house underwriting and credit analysis team recommended an SBA 7a loan for a number of reasons. Firstly, the loan fit many of the 7a parameters. In addition, lenders are more willing to make hospitality loans when they come with an SBA guaranty.

Ryan was very pleased with the process. He stated, “We really are the leaders in the marketplace in closing SBA 7a loans. Our GRP team knows which lenders are interested in lending for hotels (not all banks are). This saves our clients a lot of time, not to mention money. I’m pleased to be part of the solution for these wonderful clients.” As for our client, she is busy working on improving the operations of her new hotel and said in an email, “Thank you for all your help obtaining the property. You were all great!”

Basic SBA 7a Information:

• What can a SBA 7a Loan used for? Limited to $5,000,000, borrowers can use this type of loan for purchases of businesses including equipment, renovation/construction and refinancing, too. Borrowers can even take out an SBA 7a loan for changes of ownership.

How does an SBA 7a differ from an SBA 504? In order to apply for an SBA 504 loan, borrowers must work with both a CDC (Community Development Corporation) and a senior lender. The CDC has to officially submit the loan to the SBA for approval. In addition, the CDC also approves the lender. Typically the CDC and the lender each have their own underwriting processes, which happen simultaneously. These extra steps typically lead to a lengthier closing. GRP Capital advises 504 loans when borrowers have sufficient time in their purchase sale agreement and for larger loans, too.

• Why do lenders like SBA loans? It’s all about risk! Lenders are by nature risk-averse. The SBA guarantees the majority of the SBA loan, which removes a great deal of the risk from the lender. So it’s a win-win for them. They get to have a loan on their books without the full amount of the risk they incur with conventional loans. GRP Capital is continuing to dialogue with our network of lenders. We think it’s important that lenders understand the many stable, profitable hospitality businesses that are out there.

Our GRP Capital team specializes in finding the right lender for each project. We save our clients time and money, as we research the best choices for their funding sources. Our experience allows our clients to find funding that is project-appropriate and will allow for sufficient cash flow. Whether you are looking to refinance or purchase or engage in construction, we would love to discuss your business plans with you. If you are considering becoming a first-time (or second or third time!) buyer, we can assist you.

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New Spending Bill and Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles are in the news right now. The new spending bill that just passed through Congress affects the purchase of these vehicles and charging stations. In addition, the bill may have an impact on your future business decisions.

How can electric vehicle charging stations benefit you? What legislative decisions will also affect you?

Electric Vehicles (EV) and the New Spending Bill:

Expiration of Tax Credit for EV Purchases : Currently, individuals who purchase an electric vehicle receive a $7,500 tax credit for new vehicles and a $4,000 tax credit for used vehicles. These tax credits will expire on September 30, 2025.

• Possible Effects of Expiration: EV owners are loyal and largely happy with their purchases. There is likely to be a surge of demand and purchases of EV’s up to the expiration date. There may also be interest and inquiries regarding nearby charging stations.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: There was also a tax credit through the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit. This tax credit, limited to $100,000, offered incentives to businesses that installed charging stations. Many business owners took advantage of this credit. This included gas station and convenience store owners, retail and commercial office space owners, multi-family housing owners and hospitality owners.

• When is the EV Charging Station tax credit expiring? This tax credit is due to expire on June 30, 2026.

• Should I Install an EV Charging Station? Our lenders are aware that business owners may be keen to take on this business upgrade with some urgency. In addition, if you are in the market to purchase or refinance commercial real estate, you may want to include a charging station installation in your business plan. While it is difficult to predict the cost-benefit of a charging station, it is certainly advantageous to install the station before the tax credit expires. t

Our GRP Capital team specializes in finding the right lender for each project. We save our clients time and money, as we research the best choices for their funding sources. Our experience allows our clients to find funding that is project-appropriate and will allow for sufficient cash flow. Whether you are looking to refinance or purchase or engage in construction, we would love to discuss your business plans with you. If you are considering becoming a first-time (or second or third time!) buyer, we can assist you.