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Notes from the lending desk
What we’re seeing in deals we underwrite and fund. Market shifts, structures that work, and the numbers behind them.
Guides
What Is a DSCR Loan? Hotel Owner’s Guide to Coverage 2026
Learn what a DSCR loan is and how hotel DSCR differs from residential, covering thresholds, NOI calculation, debt yield, stress testing, and tools.
Hotel Financing
Hotel PIP financing options
Compare 7 hotel PIP financing options ranked by cost: SBA 504, CMBS, C-PACE, FF&E loans, bridge loans, with 2026 rates, terms, and per-room cost…
Consumer Brands
Funding a Walmart launch
Winning a Walmart order is the easy part. Covering the 150-day cash gap is where brands quietly give away equity. Here’s how the sharp ones fund it.
Industry Insights
UPS Store franchise financing
Compare six UPS Store franchise financing options (SBA loans, conventional lenders, ROBS, equipment financing) with costs, terms, and veteran…
Hotel Financing
Hotel acquisition financing
Compare the top 7 hotel acquisition financing options for 2026, including SBA, CMBS, bank, bridge, and C-PACE, with rates, down payments, and deal…
Consumer Brands
PO financing checklist
Before signing a PO financing deal, know these 10 things — costs, lender requirements, margin thresholds, retailer compatibility, and red flags to…
Hotel Financing
Hotel loan market update
November 2025 hotel loan market update from Bridge: falling interest rates, competitive bank refinancing, rising construction costs, and what it…
Consumer Brands
True cost of PO financing
Demystify PO financing. Learn to convert factor rates to APR, find hidden fees, and compare offers side-by-side on platforms like Bridge.
Industry Insights
What lenders look for
Discover what lenders look for in business loan applications. Learn the 6 key deal-level signals that determine approval & matching criteria in 2026.
Industry Insights
Negotiating your term sheet
Uncover 8 hidden fields banks omit from term sheets. Use our 2026 negotiation checklist to demand transparency & avoid hidden loan fees.
Guides
Retailer payment terms data
Explore the 2026 retailer payment terms data to understand Net 60 vs Net 90. Learn how payment delays impact supplier cash flow & find solutions to…
Guides
The CPG capital map
Navigate the complex CPG financing ecosystem in 2026. Compare working capital lenders, inventory financing, and revenue-based options to optimize…
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