“We spent the better part of 15 years dreaming of owning a Bed & Breakfast. We toured numerous Inns, attended The B&B Team’s Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar, and conversed with many Innkeepers to educate ourselves about the Innkeeping Business. We put in a great deal of effort to develop a knowledge of the business, however, the process seemed arduous and we felt completely overwhelmed with all that needed to be accomplished if we were to finally buy the inn we have dreamed about for so long. We were honestly beginning to wonder if our aspirations of innkeeping were realistic given what seemed to us to be a mountain before us.”

“We remembered hearing about Rick Newman and looked up his website InnFinancing.com. I decided one morning to reach out to take advantage of his experience with the industry. Rick and I hit it off on the phone instantly and I knew right away how genuine and sincere he was about wanting to help us. From start to finish this individual is a class act. He stayed in constant contact with us, introduced us to colleagues in every area of the transaction and helped us secure and close on our wonderful inn in under 45 days, which I believe is a record in Asheville.”

“We would encourage any Aspiring Innkeeper to reach out to Rick early in your journey. His attention to detail is out of this world and he knows this business inside and out. We have heard from other Innkeepers in our area that they went through lender after lender, and that B&B sales can take up to 8 months to close and they still may fall apart for any number of reasons.”

“We had spoken to Rick almost every morning and felt like we were more than just his clients, we had become friends. We were so pleased when he decided to drive down to Asheville from his Pennsylvania home to be with our family on our special day.”

“We are now the proud new owners of North Lodge on Oakland B&B in Asheville, NC. Many thanks to Mr. Rick Newman.”

David & Kevin, Innkeepers & Proprietors
North Lodge on Oakland Bed & Breakfast
Asheville NC

“We are the proud owners of the 1900 Inn on Montford as of 10 weeks ago, we know this would not have been possible without Rick and his team patiently guiding us through our great journey.  We learned from Rick how to utilize a retirement rollover to increase our working capital and how it all fit together to determine what we qualified for and what price range we could afford.”

“Rick’s in-depth knowledge of the inn business and his connections with the professionals in the hospitality community helped us identify the people and steps we needed to manage.  Rick helped us manage the continuous follow up with the whole team, we always felt like we were in capable hands.  Their understanding and maturity would turn out to be an invaluable asset as we hit a bump or two in the process.  We definitely developed a strong bond with Rick and would highly recommend Rick him to anyone looking for financing to make their innkeeper dreams come true.”

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Shawnie & Willy Gruber
1900 Inn On Montford
Asheville, NC

 

“For more than 25 years, my grandmother (Rick Newman’s Mother) owned the New Hope Lodge in New Hope, PA.  I spent much of my childhood after school with her at the inn watching her work never imagining that one day I would want to own an inn myself. I know my Grandmother would be so pleased to know I used my portion of the proceeds she left to her grandchildren to purchase an inn, and that her life’s work as an innkeeper made this all possible.”

“When my husband and I first considered owning a B&B, we weren’t entirely sure of the process and timeline. We thought it would take us years. Luckily, my uncle Rick was there to guide us, in fact, he recommended we consider the Cornerstone B&B adjacent to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University in Philadelphia. He had assisted the previous owners buy the inn eleven years prior, and when it went on the market in 2018, he told us it was a wonderful performing property, and a smart investment in an interesting and active location.”

“From start to finish, he was with us every step of the way. He brought together a team of talented B&B experts to work with us including industry vendors, a website designer, a videographer/photographer, and even our inn consultant Eliot Dalton of The B&B Team. With his guidance and user-friendly business plan templates, he gave us confidence and helped shape our purchase and financing of the inn.”

“We began the process in mid-February and settled on April 29th, 2019. Thanks to Uncle Rick, it only took about six weeks for everything to come together from start to finish, an extraordinary feat! We are now the proud owners of the Cornerstone B&B in Philadelphia! It was a family effort, and we honestly couldn’t have realized our dream without him. I know my grandmother would be so happy to know that her family worked together as a team to continue her legacy.”

Jill and Eric Pfaff-Moody, Innkeepers & Proprietors
Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast
Philadelphia, PA

Bed & Breakfast Financing

“After an exhaustive search of inns in multiple states, we finally decided that the first inn we loved was, in fact, the inn of our dreams.  We needed to get moving to be able to close in time for the busy season, so we were pressed to find a lender that understood B&B financing and was actively lending in our local market.  To make matters even more challenging, we also needed to simultaneously finance our new home located on a separate lot next door to the inn.”

“Having been a commercial loan officer for 20 years, I knew how challenging the hospitality sector can be. We could not afford to waste precious time & money submitting over and over again to lender after lender, and we did not want to risk losing our dream property or miss out on the peak summer business in the Berkshires.”

“After careful consideration, I swallowed my professional pride and decided to hire Rick Newman knowing full well I could save money if I tried to represent myself in front of lenders.  As it turned out, it was the best decision I ever could have made; Rick pre-qualified us instilling instant credibility with the sellers and realtors.  He provided extensive assistance creating our business plan.  Once we were in underwriting he knew when to be hands-on and when to let the underwriters and closers do their thing; most importantly, he got it right the first time!  Rick made sure we were comfortable along the way and that the process was orderly and professional.  We closed on time and Rick got us all the way through to the finish line without incident.”

“I don’t often write testimonials, but I will say if you truly want to finance the inn of your dreams on a timeline that fits your needs, then call Rick.  We listened to Rick’s advice, he’s great at what he does and if anyone can deliver…  Rick can!”

Doug Bagnasco
Devonfield Bed & Breakfast
Lee, Massachusetts

“We started in October and missed 5 closing dates struggling to finance the purchase of Tall Pines Inn. We were told by every lender that we were well qualified, so we didn’t understand why we were having trouble securing a mortgage. We tried for months to work with banks local to the property.  It cost us money, time, and it was very confusing and frustrating, and we were really stuck because we wanted to close in time to make changes before the busy season started. We felt had such an amazing opportunity and we did not want to let it pass by.

We were truly exasperated and had all but given up when Peter Scherman suggested we call Rick Newman to help us, and in was the best decision we could have made. Rick really cared, and he coaxed and coached us along the way as we wrote our business plan; he also gave us a big shove when we needed it. We really enjoyed working with Rick, and still find it fun when he calls out of the blue to say “hi!” He is just a “down to earth” kind of person to work with. Yes, Rick can get the job done, he is worth every penny, but the best part, you are working with a friend and not just another vendor. We are thankful we brought him in to work with us.”

Michelle & Keith Frey, Innkeepers
Tall Pines Inn
Eureka Springs, Arkansas

B & B Financing

“My husband Kevin and I will tell you that we could not have bought the Carolina Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, NC without the invaluable knowledge, guidance and dogged persistence that Rick provided to us. Anyone who tells you that financing an Inn is an easy thing absolutely does not know what they are talking about. Rick worked incredibly hard to help us secure the funding we needed and he had all the right connections that made it possible. It was a long and difficult battle to get this deal done and there were several times we thought we would not be able to make it happen. Rick got us through the deal and successfully to the close. You can trust that he knows what he’s doing and he will be an excellent advocate for you with the banks. We are so very grateful for all his efforts on our behalf and incredibly happy in our Inn.”

Diana & Kevin Thornton, Innkeepers
Carolina Bed & Breakfast
>Asheville, NC

“Rick is a master at helping people finance Inns and B&Bs. What not too many people say is that Rick takes each sale personally and you make a friend for life.  Rick helped me finance Oak Hill On Love Lane in Waynesville, NC last year, but the relationship did not stop after the closing.  Rick, treats each sale personally and goes out of his way to ensure that you become a successful inn owner.  Rick checks in to make sure that things are going well at the B&B/Inn.  As soon as Rick hears about industry changes that may affect his clients, he updates everyone never assuming that you know about it.  If he thinks that you are doing something that may affect your business negatively, he reaches out to you. This can be an email, a phone call, etc.  He is also smart enough to know when he doesn’t have the answer, and points you to the right person who will help.”

Anna Kitzis, Innkeeper
Oak Hill on Love Lane