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Five ways to assess the risk of a CRE loan…and how it’s simpler than ever with Blooma

When it comes to underwriting commercial real estate (CRE), getting the most accurate picture of risk possible is essential. Here’s 5 key steps to assessing risk, and how Blooma can help you level up your lending.

After spending most of my life working in the CRE / CMBS space, I know that not everything can (or should) be automated. Here’s my take on what Blooma gets right and why it inspired this self-proclaimed ‘old soul’ to take a leap of faith on modern tech.

Class Is In Session! Welcome To Cap Rate 101

Alright class. Today, we’re talking all about Capitalization Rate. And while this metrics got absolutely nothing to do with grammar, when it comes to its use in commercial real estate, you’ll most certainly want to mind your p’s and q’s.

Bank FinTech Showcase Interview Series

Blooma CEO, Shayne Skaff, and Sunwest Bank President, Carson Lappetito, sit down with Chief Strategist at Piper Sandler, Robert Albertson to talk about CREtech and how it’s changing the industry for good.

We Need To Talk…About DSCR

Today, we’re talking about DSCR — or debt service coverage ratio and why it’s basically the Holy Grail of CRE metrics.

Let’s Make Some (NOI)se For NOI

NOI. This powerhouse metric is a staple in CRE lending. And today, we’re breaking it down to the basics for you. What is it? How do you calculate it? Why does it matter?