Before the COVID-19 pandemic started, loans were made almost solely related to the quality of the property – its income and location. Today, lenders look at the quality of the experience, net worth in liquidity, and financial strength of the team that’s putting together the syndication. Even banks started raising their debt service coverage ratios. They have also stopped doing cash-out refinances. In this episode, Terry Painter, who is the author of the Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice, and the founder of Apartment Loan Store Mortgage banking firm gives his perspective about where we’re at from lender underwriting standards. Does he see something like the 2008 recession happening again? What is the biggest problem in lending that they’ve encountered this season? Listen now!After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.  Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com  VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/