are available on all types of income producing and commercial properties, including: Shopping centers; Motels and apartments; Office buildings; Automobile dealerships; Health care facilities; Owner occupied buildings; Manufacturing facilities and more. Commercial real estate loans can also be used to refinance existing debt. There are typically two main types of loans including short term and long term. The short term loans consist of bridge loans that are used to keep the business running until larger and more long term loans can be obtained. The larger loans are for larger amounts and typically last for the life of the commercial real estate property. Commercial real estate loans are important for the growth and expansion of companies