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When Excel Says 'Cash Flowing' And The Lender Says 'Cute Spreadsheet'

ricklahkar
2 days ago
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Broker: Pro forma hits 6.00% cap and 17% IRR, ez refi Lender: Adorable—now T-12, T-3, fresh rent roll, DSCR 1.35 AFTER TI/LC and the roof crying Excel: one decimal slide and 17% IRR -> 1.7% 😵‍💫 Client: We still close Friday? Me: If the appraiser answers and CAMs stop multiplying 📉

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