Guarantor Support
Balance sheet & experience partners
Need additional guarantor strength to close your deal? We connect borrowers with qualified guarantors from our network so your personal financials never stand between you and a closed transaction.
Use Cases
When you need a guarantor
Lenders evaluate guarantors on three dimensions: net worth, liquidity, and experience. If you fall short on any one, guarantor support fills the gap without diluting your ownership.
Net Worth Requirements
Many commercial lenders require the guarantor's net worth to equal or exceed the loan amount. If your personal net worth falls short, a guarantor partner bridges the gap without requiring you to bring in an equity partner.
Experience Requirements
Lenders often require guarantors with a track record of owning or operating similar asset types. First-time multifamily buyers, MHP acquirers, or operators entering a new asset class can leverage an experienced guarantor to satisfy this requirement.
Liquidity Requirements
Post-closing liquidity requirements (typically 6-12 months of debt service in liquid assets) can disqualify otherwise strong borrowers. A guarantor with sufficient liquidity satisfies this requirement without reducing your capital available for the deal.
Key Principal Substitution
Agency lenders (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac) and CMBS require a Key Principal who meets specific financial thresholds. If your primary borrower does not qualify, a guarantor can serve as the Key Principal on the loan.
Key Distinction
Fee for service, not equity
Guarantor support is a fee-based service. The guarantor receives 1.5-2.5% of the loan balance at closing and signs the guarantee. They do not receive ownership, profit participation, or any decision-making authority in your deal. You retain 100% of your equity and control.
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