August 2, 2026

By Justin Ashcraft, Principal, Northern Ridge Capital. Last updated August 2026. Commercial foreclosure auction financing is not one loan. It is a two-step play, because the sale itself does not accept a loan. Trustee and courthouse sales require certified funds at the bang of the gavel, so the buyer shows up with cash or a […]

By Justin Ashcraft, Principal, Northern Ridge Capital. Last updated August 2026. The choice between a commercial mortgage broker vs direct lender comes down to your deal, not a rule of thumb. For a clean deal that fits one lender’s box, going direct can be faster and cheaper. For a complex, time-sensitive, or middle-market deal in