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Insights and guides about commercial real estate financing, market trends, and industry best practices.

DSCR loans in CRE: how lenders measure debt service coverage and what borrowers and brokers should know

DSCR loans in CRE: how lenders measure debt service coverage and what borrowers and brokers should know

DSCR is the ratio lenders use to decide if a CRE deal pencils. Learn how to calculate it, target ratios by property type, and how to strengthen yours.

Triple net (NNN) lease investing: how it works, who it's for, and what to expect

Triple net (NNN) lease investing: how it works, who it's for, and what to expect

A triple net (NNN) lease shifts taxes, insurance, and maintenance to the tenant. See how NNN works, lease variations, cap rates, and financing.

Offering memorandum in commercial real estate: what investors and lenders look for

Offering memorandum in commercial real estate: what investors and lenders look for

An offering memorandum (OM) is the document that gets a CRE deal financed. Learn what's in an OM, how to read one, red flags to spot, and how lenders use it.

BOV in real estate: how it compares to BPOs and appraisals

BOV in real estate: how it compares to BPOs and appraisals

A broker opinion of value (BOV) gives CRE investors a fast, low-cost read on a property's value before committing to an appraisal. Here's how BOVs work, when to use one, and what to expect.

CRE Glossary: Every Term You Need to Know

CRE Glossary: Every Term You Need to Know

A working glossary of the commercial real estate terms CRE investors, brokers, and lenders use every day. Definitions, examples, and links to deeper guides.

What Are AI Agents and Why CRE Companies Need Them

What Are AI Agents and Why CRE Companies Need Them

AI agents are changing how commercial real estate companies operate. Learn what they are, how they work, and why early adopters will have a major advantage.

5 CRE Workflows You Should Be Automating Right Now

5 CRE Workflows You Should Be Automating Right Now

Commercial real estate teams are wasting hours on manual tasks that AI can handle in minutes. Here are 5 workflows to automate today.

How to Find the Right CRE Lender for Your Deal

How to Find the Right CRE Lender for Your Deal

Finding the right commercial real estate lender can make or break your deal. Learn how to match your deal to the right lender and close faster.

CRE Offering Memorandum Template: A Step-by-Step Guide for Brokers and Sponsors

CRE Offering Memorandum Template: A Step-by-Step Guide for Brokers and Sponsors

Use this section-by-section CRE offering memorandum template to write an OM that gets lenders to respond. Step-by-step guide for brokers and sponsors.

Office Lending in 2025:  Selective, Structured, but Still Standing

Office Lending in 2025: Selective, Structured, but Still Standing

Wondering if office is still a smart investment? Explore 2025 lending trends, what office types are financeable, and how the capital stack has evolved.

Transforming In-House Debt Sourcing with Lev

Transforming In-House Debt Sourcing with Lev

Greenleaf Management modernized its in-house debt sourcing using Lev’s intelligent capital markets platform—boosting efficiency, lender engagement, and team scalability

How MH Estates and Lev Automated Real Estate Deal Sourcing

How MH Estates and Lev Automated Real Estate Deal Sourcing

MH Estates Capital Partners transformed their real estate financing process by partnering with Lev's AI platform to automate deal packaging, build direct lender relationships, and scale transactions efficiently.