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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LENDER BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND INVESTORS

American Commercial Equity

 


Ask yourself these questions:
What client of yours needs a new commercial real estate loan?
What client of yours should refinance their commercial real estate and take cash out for other needs?
What buyer do you need to get pre-qualified to secure the deal? 

Here is what we do for you: Commercial mortgage loans for multi family apartment complex, six flat commercial buildings, restaurant buildings, daycare business building, retail strip malls & office buildings, your business location, warehouse, auto repair centers and many other opportunities. We can finance a purchase, refinance at better rates or terms and we have resources for cash out programs too help people grow their business. New Commercial Mortgage Loan amounts from $250,000 - $5,000,000 and up to 30 year amortization on a commercial loan. We want to help you get more deals done in your pipeline. 

​Up to 80% LTV on all properties and this includes cash-out refinance transactions. The Borrower does not need to document income on tax returns for investor and owner occupied. Recently stabilized property - we only need 75% economic occupancy for the preceding 90 days at a 1.15 DSCR. No seasoning on the title and the ability to use appraised value vs cost basis.  And Yes, We work with Out of State Investors.


We want to partner with you and work together in our network of resources. We are commercial mortgage lending professionals. Make it easier on you and your client to get answers from somebody you can trust.  Let's start building that relationship.  Set up a quick call with me today.​

Professional Experience

​Director Of Franchise Development
An Iconic Fast Casual Brand
January 2017 – Present

I have the honor to represent a growing iconic national fast casual brand after it was acquired by a large publicly traded company that owns an umbrella of franchise brands in North America. This brand has a cult following of customers, who become some of our best franchisees.

President
American Business Equity Inc.
June 2016 – Present

www.AmericanBusinessEquity.com - Offering a broad range of services. Business Development for growth. Buyer and Seller brokerage services to business owners & investors. If you are planning to grow your business, grow your brand, search for nationwide sites or this is your first deal; a 1031 exchange; or want to talk about selling - let's start building a relationship by serving your needs.  We want to work for you today!

Subsidiary website portals:
www.AmericanCommercialEquity.com - Commercial Real Estate Financing for business owners and investors

www.ChicagoSmallBusinessLoans.com -  Small balance commercial loans for Chicago business owners and investors


www.1031Starker.com - 1031 Starker exchange CRE broker services.

Franchise Development Manager
TBC: Midas / Big O Tires
January 2011- December 2015
Midas, Big O Tires and SpeeDee auto aftermarket brands
FDD disclosure, real estate matching and new franchise sales
Franchise resale and succession planning
Equipment vendors and financing for new franchisees
2011 $2.4 million from franchise fees & corporate resales
2012, 2013 and 2014 exceed company goals and recruited top performance franchisees
2015 innovator of the four pack area development agreement 

                                
Franchise Sales
Franchise Development Pros
2009 - 2011
Outsourced franchise development for several national brands
Internet portal lead generation and online webinars
FDD and material facts to discovery day
                           
President
Chicago Business Consultants Group
2002 - 2011
Lead advisor of a multi-disciplinary financial business advisory firm
A one stop resource with solutions to family owned businesses  
Responsible for $20 + million dollars in placement and annual sales

                                   
Managing Partner
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Chicago
1999 - 2002
Transacted over $15 million dollars in main street business sales
Developed community college franchise education seminars
Managed daily reports with brokerage staff




Group Health Ins Broker


Alliance Employee Benefits


1992 - 2009



Small to midsize business development
Group enrollments within underwriting guidelines
$1 million dollars in average annual premium

 
Education:

Graduate of Barrington High School
University of Phoenix - BSBA in progress 
Current Licenses: Life & Health Insurance Broker, Business Broker & Commercial Finance,


Real Estate Managing Broker, Property & Casualty Broker  

 
Skills:         

SalesForce, FranConnect
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
CoStar; Loopnet; BizBuySell