CMBS vs Life Co lenders: Pros and Cons (Blog)
[{"id": "e98dbe8", "text": "Both will put you through the ringer!  It will depend on what your overall goal is with the property.  You will likely have more (very little more) flexibility in negotiating with the CMBS.  Live Co's not so much.   If you have never done either before, get ready to bend over.  The CMBS boys love to bend you over on costs, then re-trade you towards the end.  Think of them as a beautiful women that you meet in a bar when you are drunk and wearing beer goggles.  By the time your alone and the buzz wears off and you realize your with Godzilla.   Try not to get bent over too far.  ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]