Question – I have the opportunity to purchase a building next door to our current facility at a significant discount to what I believe it’s worth. If the appraisal is higher than purchase price can I borrow additional money through that additional equity?
Our Response – In most cases the answer is no. Having additional value in the building is great but most banks will only lend up to the sales price. Banks will however, typically allow a refinance on property two years after purchase at which point they lend against the appraised value.
