Commercial Real Estate Financing

Investing in communities to build a just and vibrant future

We offer real estate financing for projects that have significant positive impacts for their local communities, particularly rural areas and communities that have high proportions of low-income residents and/or have been historically disinvested. The CEI family of organizations have expertise in a number of state and federal incentive programs to help your project achieve its maximum impact.

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Predevelopment Loans

Loans up to $125,000

CEI predevelopment financing can help support pre-construction and development-period costs.

Terms

Terms and closing costs may vary based on specifics of project and prevailing market rates. Typical time to approval is 4-6 weeks but can fluctuate based on number of requests.

Geography:

Maine

Sector:

Any

Uses:

Construction

Amount:

$25,000 – $125,000

Interest Rate

6-8%

Typical Term:

Up to 18 months

Other Features/Requirements:

Speak with your loan officer about other features/requirements.

Loan Process

Have your business plan, financials, and other materials handy? Then you’re ready to apply!

Loan Application

In addition to the application above, you must submit a credit acknowledgement for each guarantor listed on the loan application.

Credit Acknowledgement

Review our application checklist to ensure you have all the materials you need.

Application Checklist

A business questionnaire can be completed in place of submitting a formal business plan for loan requests $50,000 and below.

Business Questionnaire

A financial statement is required for all guarantors on loans greater than $100,000. Templates from other institutions are acceptable.

Personal Financial Statement
QUESTIONS?
Complete our inquiry form and a lender will reach out to you shortly.
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Construction Loans

Loans up to $1 million

CEI offers both bridge and bridge-to-permanent construction financing options for commercial new construction and rehabilitation projects.

Terms

Terms and closing costs may vary based on specifics of project and prevailing market rates. Typical time to approval is 4-6 weeks but can fluctuate based on number of requests.

Geography:

Maine

Sector:

Any

Uses:

Construction

Amount:

$5,000 to $1 million (higher amounts may be considered)

Interest Rate:

variable

Typical Term:

Up to 18 Months

Other Features/Requirements:

Loan Process

Have your business plan, financials, and other materials handy? Then you’re ready to apply!

Loan Application

In addition to the application above, you must submit a credit acknowledgement for each guarantor listed on the loan application.

Credit Acknowledgement

Review our application checklist to ensure you have all the materials you need.

Application Checklist

A business questionnaire can be completed in place of submitting a formal business plan for loan requests $50,000 and below.

Business Questionnaire

A financial statement is required for all guarantors on loans greater than $100,000. Templates from other institutions are acceptable.

Personal Financial Statement
QUESTIONS?
Complete our inquiry form and a lender will reach out to you shortly.
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Community Facility & Nonprofit Loans

CEI offers financing to projects that support nonprofits and/or the construction, rehabilitation or expansion of facilities that support community needs including:

  • Healthcare facilities such as hospitals, medical and dental clinics, nursing homes or assisted living facilities
  • Community, social, or cultural services such as child care centers, community centers, food banks and pantries, fairgrounds, transitional housing, libraries or schools

Terms

Terms and closing costs may vary based on specifics of project and prevailing market rates. Typical time to approval is 4-6 weeks but can fluctuate based on number of requests.

Geography:

Maine

Sector:

Community Facilities & Nonprofits

Uses:

Start-up, working capital, real estate and equipment purchases, facilities expansion, and refinance of existing higher interest rate debt.

Amount:

Up to $1 million (higher amounts may be considered)

Interest Rate:

6-8%

Typical Term:

3-7 years with extended amortization possible.

Other Features/Requirements:

Limited to borrowers who are Nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities.

Loan Process

Have your business plan, financials, and other materials handy? Then you’re ready to apply!

Loan Application

In addition to the application above, you must submit a credit acknowledgement (link below) for each guarantor listed on the loan application.

Credit Acknowledgement

Review our application checklist to ensure you have all the materials you need.

Application Checklist

A business questionnaire can be completed in place of submitting a formal business plan for loan requests $50,000 and below.

Business Questionnaire

A financial statement is required for all guarantors on loans greater than $100,000. Templates from other institutions are acceptable.

Personal Financial Statement
QUESTIONS?
Complete our inquiry form and a lender will reach out to you shortly.
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Maine State Historic Tax Credit Equity

Through our subsidiary 30FSI, we invest in the restoration and rehabilitation of historic properties in Maine in order to support downtown revitalization, and the creation of good jobs, affordable housing units, workforce housing, and mixed-use development.

Terms

Geography:

Maine

Sector:

Commercial Real Estate

Uses:

Rehabilition of certified historic structures.

Other Features/Requirements:

Must be a certified historic building or in process to be certified by the National Park Service. For more information, reach out to Daniel Wallace, CEO of 30FSI at Daniel.Wallace@ceimaine,org or 207.535.2916

Loan Process

Learn more about Incentives for Historic Rehabilition in Maine

Maine Historic Incentives
30 Federal Street Investments
30 Federal Street Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CEI, invests in historic rehabilitation of commercial properties in Maine.
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Maine New Market Capital Investment Program

Through our subsidiary CEI Capital Management LLC, we invest in operating companies in Maine with equipment or construction/expansion capital needs of $xx-xx million, with an emphasis on employers that are committed to creating good jobs for their employees in alignment with CEI’s Good Jobs Framework.  

Terms

Geography:

New Markets Tax Credit eligible census tracts in Maine (see mapping tool in sidebar)

Sector:

Any, excepting the following prohibited industries: Private or commercial golf courses; Country clubs; Massage parlors; Hot Tub facilities; Suntan facilities; Racetrack or other facility used for gambling; A store whose principle business is the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off-premises; Farms; or Any trade or business consisting predominantly of the development or holding of intangibles for sale or license. Additionally, less than 80% of gross income must come from rental of dwelling units, and a portion of any residential rental units may be required to be reserved for low-income residents.

Uses:

Construction or expansion of facilities, purchase and installation of equipment.

Amount:

$XX-XX

Rate:

Dependent on source of leverage debt.

Term:

Seven (7) years.

Other Features/Requirements:

Borrowers are required to enter into a community benefits agreement regarding job creation and quality.

Loan Process

About the Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program

Maine NMCI Program

Am I in a qualified census track?

NMTC Mapping Tool
CEI Capital Management LLC
CEI Capital Management LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CEI, invests in good jobs at rural manufacturers across the country via the New Markets Tax Credit Program.
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Community Reinvestment Act Areas & Opportunity Zones Investment

Through our joint venture CEI-Boulos Capital Management LLC, we invest in commercial real estate projects with positive social and environmental impacts, including redevelopment and new construction of commercial properties such as multi-family, mixed-use assets, industrial, office, retail and hospitality. Our investment focus is on community-centered projects located in Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Areas and Opportunity Zones.

Terms

Geography:

Nationwide.

Sector:

Commercial Real Estate, including multi-family, mixed-use assets, industrial, office, retail and hospitality.

Uses:

Construction, expansion, redevelopment or renovation.

Other Features / Requirements:

For more information, contact: info@ceiboulos.com

Loan Process

Am I in an Opportunity Zone?

Opportunity Zones
CEI-Boulos Capital Management
CEI-Boulos Capital Management, a joint venture between CEI and The Boulos Company, is a boutique real estate investment fund management company focused on delivering both competitive financial returns and social impact across a national scope.
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New Markets Tax Credits

Through our subsidiary CEI Capital Management LLC, we work nationally to connect new and existing rural manufacturing companies with flexible capital so they can build accessible good jobs that provide living wages, comprehensive benefits and opportunities for training and advancement in alignment with CEI’s Good Jobs Framework. CEI Capital Management lends to companies in rural areas across the U.S. with equipment or construction/expansion capital needs of $8 million or more. 

Terms

Geography:

New Markets Tax Credit eligible census tracts in non-metropolitan counties anywhere in the U.S. (see mapping tool in sidebar)

Sector:

Any, excepting the following prohibited industries: Private or commercial golf courses; Country clubs; Massage parlors; Hot Tub facilities; Suntan facilities; Racetrack or other facility used for gambling; A store whose principle business is the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off-premises; Farms; or Any trade or business consisting predominantly of the development or holding of intangibles for sale or license. Additionally, less than 80% of gross income must come from rental of dwelling units, and a portion of any residential rental units may be required to be reserved for low-income residents.

Uses:

Construction or expansion of facilities, purchase and installation of equipment.

Amount:

$8 million to $20 million (or more with partners)

Rate:

Dependent on source of leverage debt.

Term:

Seven (7) years.

Other Features/Requirements:

Borrowers are required to enter into a community benefits agreement regarding job creation and quality.

Loan Process

Learn more about the NMTC Program

NMTC Program Overview

Am I in a qualified census track?

NMTC Mapping Tool
CEI Capital Management LLC
CEI Capital Management LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CEI, invests in good jobs at rural manufacturers across the country via the New Markets Tax Credit Program.
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