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Commercial Real Estate Loans

At Sunwest Bank, we offer a flexible variety of commercial real estate financing options.

Sunwest Bank offers commercial real estate loans designed to help entrepreneurs construct, renovate, or purchase commercial properties . Our Commercial Real Estate Division is headed by the most experienced CRE developers and bankers in the United States. With over five decades of experience, our team of seasoned lenders has underwritten and structured complex loans through all economic cycles. We operate offices in California, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, and Florida, and serve clients in the Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Boise, Orlando, Denver, Albuquerque, Texas, Reno, Las Vegas, Sacramento and Tampa Bay metropolitan areas. Speak to an expert today to understand your commercial real estate financing options.

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Commercial Real Estate Lending Types

Construction Loans

We finance all types of construction loans, from commercial assets to residential home-building.

Subscription Lines of Credit

We provide lines of credit to private equity firms who value swift speed and execution.

Term Loans 5-7 Years

Choose the repayment plan that best suits your business.

Treasury Solutions

We offer certificates of deposit, Money Market, Savings Accounts, and other Treasury Management Services.

Loan Syndications

Ability to fund larger loans with our syndicate network.

Banking Solutions

Treasury Management Services, Subscription Lines of Credit and technology integrations for HOA and Commercial Property Management.

What Is a Commercial Real Estate Loan?

A commercial real estate loan provides financing for a business or professional property that generates income for its owner(s).

Commercial Real Estate Loan Options for Any Project

We work with a wide range of properties and real estate clients across the U.S. We excel at business loan underwriting and due diligence processes and our seasoned experts understand how to navigate complexities to produce a solid commercial real estate loan.

Commercial Real Estate Loan Deals

Sunwest BankSunwest Bank is pleased to announce its financing of the following Construction Loan

Sunwest Bank acting as Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger on a Class A multi-family project located in:

Boise, ID
Construction Financing

$56,000,000

All loans subject to Sunwest Bank’s standard approval and underwriting guidelines

Sunwest BankSunwest Bank is pleased to announce its financing of the following Construction Loan

Sunwest Bank acting as Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger on a Class A multi-family project located in:

Boise, ID
Construction Financing

$75,600,000

All loans subject to Sunwest Bank’s standard approval and underwriting guidelines

Sunwest BankSunwest Bank is pleased to announce its financing of the following Construction Loan

Provided a construction loan for a Class A multi-family project located in:

Albuquerque, NM
Construction

$22,900,000

All loans subject to Sunwest Bank’s standard approval and underwriting guidelines

Sunwest BankSunwest Bank is pleased to announce its financing of the following CRE Loan

Provided a real estate development company with financing for a 700,000 sqft mall in:

West Valley, UT
Investor Real Estate

$42,000,000

All loans subject to Sunwest Bank’s standard approval and underwriting guidelines

Our Commercial Real Estate Financing Experts

Chad Neubecker

CHAD NEUBECKER

Executive Vice President
Director of Real Estate Lending

ARIZONA

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Chad Canter

CHAD CANTER

Senior Vice President
CRE Lending

UTAH

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Shaun Nielson

SHAUN NIELSON

Senior Vice President
CRE Financing

UTAH

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Bryan Lerdo

BRYAN LERDO

Senior Vice President
CRE Lending

FLORIDA

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Matt Casserly

MATT CASSERLY

Senior Vice President
CRE Lending

CALIFORNIA

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Sabrina Liu

SABRINA LIU

Senior Vice President
Sr. Relationship Manger

CALIFORNIA

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Alexa Mansfield

ALEXA MANSFIELD

Vice President
Relationship Manager

ARIZONA

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Rema Wahid

REMA WAHID

Vice President
CRE Lending

CALIFORNIA

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Nick Booth

NICK BOOTH

Vice President
CRE Lending

CALIFORNIA

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Robert Briggs

ROBERT BRIGGS

Relationship Manager
CRE Lending

CALIFORNIA

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James Frahm

JAMES FRAHM

Relationship Manager
CRE Lending

CALIFORNIA

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Commercial Real Estate Lending Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to be notified of the status of my loan application?

Once a prospective borrower has provided all of the necessary information it typically takes between 30 and 45 days to be notified of whether the loan has been approved.

What materials and information do I need to apply for a loan?

Materials and information needed for a loan application includes the following: Personal and business tax returns for recent years; an updated personal financial statement; Pro-Forma; rent roll and information regarding the property involved. Your Sunwest Bank relationship manager will make you aware of all other required materials and documents.

What are the General Loan Terms for owner-occupied real estate, investor real estate and bridge loans?

In general, we make loans of up to $20,000,000 to qualified and approved borrowers with up to 75% loan-to-cost depending on the property type.

How do I apply for a commercial real estate loan?

Contact a Sunwest Bank relationship manager today to discuss and discover how we can help you achieve your business goals. The CRE loan process tends to move smoother when business owners can provide relevant bank statements, financial records, tax records and a business plan, among other things. We have been in business since 1969 and partnered on almost every kind of commercial real estate loan, so we are here to take the guesswork out of this process. We are here to answer all of your questions and empower entrepreneurs like you to grow their business to higher levels.

How long does it take to get approved for a commercial real estate loan?

The approval process for a commercial real estate loan can take several weeks or even months. This timeline may vary depending on the complexity of your project and the type of loan. The CRE loan process tends to move smoother when business owners can provide relevant bank statements, financial records, tax records, a business plan, and other relevant documents.

How much of a down payment is required for a commercial real estate loan?

The down payment required for a commercial real estate loan can vary depending on the lender and the type of loan. Generally, you’ll need to provide a down payment of at least 20% of the property’s value.

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