Development Finance Strategies for Developers

Overview

This virtual webinar offers a concise and practical guide to development finance, tailored for property professionals. Gain insights into the differences between bank and non-bank lenders, pricing metrics, financing structures, and lender selection, supported by case studies of residential and non-residential projects.

Whether you're navigating smaller-scale developments or large-scale projects, this course provides actionable knowledge to enhance your financing strategies and decision-making processes.

Course Outline

PART ONE: Development Finance Fundamentals

• Pros and cons of bank vs. non-bank lenders.

• Categories of non-bank lenders and their uses.

• Pricing metrics and selecting the right valuer.

PART TWO: Understanding Funding Types

• Senior, mezzanine, preferred, and equity financing explained.

• Structures and pricing mechanics for different funding types.

PART THREE: Alternative Structuring for Equity Contribution

• Using other assets for equity contributions.

• Short-term mezzanine financing strategies.

PART FOUR: Choosing the Right Lenders

• Key factors in lender selection beyond pricing.

• Importance of transaction deadlines and risk mitigation.

PART FIVE: Case Study – Boutique Residential Project

• Financing a project with a debt requirement of $5-20 million.

• Cost analysis, feasibility, and return metrics comparison.

PART SIX: Case Study – Larger Residential Project

• Financing a project with a debt requirement exceeding $30 million.

• Detailed equity requirements, profit margins, and pre-sales hurdles.