“Owning our own business seemed somewhat far-fetched until 2020 turned the world upside down; so we did what any sensible adult would do. In December of that year, we left our jobs, sold our home (and most of its contents) and spent the next 8
“Unquestionably, working with Rick Newman was the single best decision we made as we were pursuing our dream of owning a B&B. Rick helped us through the complex financing process in today’s challenging environment and was always there for us through the ups and downs. We
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Eli Marie Rodriguez and Marlon Christoblanco on their purchase of the Beechwood Inn located in Clayton, Georgia. It was a pleasure to work with them on financing this wonderful inn. Beechwood Inn Clayton, GA
“We had spent our entire careers in healthcare and intended to retire from this profession in the not too distant future… then the Covid pandemic hit. After experiencing several difficult situations, Scott put a lot of thought into what our future could be and convinced
“We had been considering buying a Bed & Breakfast for several years. We stayed at B&B’s regularly and kept our eyes on the market, we also took the opportunity to chat with Inn owners across the country whenever we had the opportunity.” “Then, 2020 and the
Congratulations to Travis and Azie Shelhorse, founders and owners of Verdigreen Hotels & Residences, on their recept purchase of a historic property built in 1889 by Francisco Marrero, a prominent cigar maker. Marrero Guest Mansion410 Fleming St.Key West, FL
“Congratulations to Larry and Bev Burgess, the New Innkeepers of The Lodge at Moosehead Lake located in Greenville, Maine” The Lodge at Moosehead Lake 368 Lily Bay Road Greenville, ME 04441
“For many years, we thought about owning a Bed & Breakfast when the time was right. When we reached that point, we set out to learn as much as we could about becoming innkeepers and how to avoid the pitfalls in finding the right property
“Congratulations to Dave and Hilari Rinehart, the new owners of the historic Brampton Bed and Breakfast Inn located in Chestertown, Maryland.” Brampton Bed & Breakfast Inn Chestertown, Md
“Congratulations to Stephen and Shawn Riggin, the new owners of Solomons Victorian Inn located on the southern tip of Solomons Island, MD along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay.” Solomons Victorian InnSolomons Island, Md
“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,
Congratulations to Alicia Wilson, the new owner of the Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast located in the historic Montford area of Asheville NC Black Walnut Bed & Breakfast Asheville NC
“We would not have been successful in achieving our goal of B&B ownership without Rick’s help and guidance. His thoughtful and smart approach consistently kept us a step ahead without overwhelming us, even when significant obstacles appeared. He was persistent and creative partner who focused
Congratulations to the Bonnema family members, Bud & Jan and Travis & Becky in the acquisition of the Echo Mountain Inn, Hendersonville, NC Echo Mountain Inn Bed & Breakfast Hendersonville, NC
Congrats to the Riffle Family, proud new owners of The Wright Inn. Wright Inn and Carriage House 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
“We never would be here as innkeepers of the Sheridan House Inn at the gateway to the Grand Canyon, with guests from all over the world delighting in our special brand of Arizona hospitality, without Rick Newman of InnFinancing. It’s a fact that most B&B
Meet David and Kevin… Kevin and Dave have been interested in owning a Professional B&B business for almost 2 decades. Dave was born in Northern Nevada but has lived in W. North Carolina for 13 years. He is a great cook and a licensed Realtor.
“Rick was such a pleasure to work with. He was helpful in guiding us through the ups and downs of financing our inn. He was a huge part in making our dream come true and we cannot express how grateful we are to have connected
“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
“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
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
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,
“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
“We decided to list our inn for sale with the B&B Team, knowing and expecting special properties like Lookout Point could take time to sell. After 2 ½ years on the market we were notified that a couple from the Boston area was interested in
“Picture this, Karen and I are at a national innkeeping seminar and trade show within days of closing on the Inn of our dreams when we get the word the bank has dropped our financing. The worst part was having to tell my wife the
“We initially found Rick’s website back in 2010 when we first entertained the thought of buying a bed and breakfast. I saved his site as a favorite and went about business as usual since the timing wasn’t right for us to buy. Keith and I
“After a year of diligently searching for the ideal Bed and Breakfast Inn and financing options available to us, we found Rick Newman from Commercial Capital Network who helped us in prequalifying us for and ultimately securing a loan to finalize the purchase of our
Congratulations to Scott and Lenina Lack on the purchase of The Lake Pointe Inn, we were pleased to help with their financing requirements. The Lake Pointe Inn 174 Lake Pointe Drive McHenry, MD 21541 Phone: (301) 387-0111 www.deepcreekinns.com
“Sometimes when the climb is long, winding and rough, your best option is to hire a competent guide and patient mentor to lead the way. The process of finding and buying the right B&B looked like a very steep climb
“My husband Ricky and I decided to leave the corporate world and fulfill our dream of owning and operating our very own Bed and Breakfast. The search for the perfect B&B was on immediately.
“Rick Newman was extremely helpful and supportive during the loan process for the purchase of our Bed & Breakfast last year. He was referred to us by our broker and we are very glad that we received this recommendation.
“From our initial telephone conversation and throughout the entire process, your professionalism was outstanding. Your guidance, expertise, and responsiveness are all immeasurable. The encouragement and insights provided helped us to maintain focus as we worked through the details of making our dream a reality. We
“Rick was an incredible asset during a very long acquisition process of what is now The Wagner at Duck creek. Quite literally, we would not have endured the process or conclude with such a successful outcome if it were not for his wise counsel,
Congratulations to Andrew Grein on the acquisition of the Applewood Manor in Asheville, North Carolina. View Video 62 Cumberland Cir Asheville, NC 28801 828-254-2244 www.applewoodmanor.com
Congratulations to Karen and Tom Simpson on the purchase of Apple Bin Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Lancaster County and Pennsylvania Dutch Country. 2835 Willow Street Pike N. Willow Street, PA 17584 717-464-5881 www.applebininn.com
Congratulations to Chris and Lois Mahoney on the purchase of The Blair House Inn B&B. Blair House Inn Bed and Breakfast 100 W Spoke Hill Drive Wimberley, Texas (TX) 78676 Phone: (512) 847-1111 www.blairhouseinn.com
Congratulations to Birgit and Slobo Rabin on the purchase of the Goldmo0r Inn. 9001 N. Sand Hill Road Galena, IL 61036 Phone: (815) 777-3925 www.Goldmoor.com
Congratulations to Kim and Jim Komara on the purchase of the Casa Sedona Inn. Casa Sedona Inn 55 Hozoni Drive Sedona, Arizona 86336 Phone: (828) 282-2938 www.CasaSedona.com
Congratulations to Bud and Kim Wagner on the purchase of The Fox and the Grapes Bed & Breakfast. The Fox and the Grapes Bed & Breakfast 9496 NY-414 Lodi, NY 14860 Phone: (607) 582-7528 www.TheFoxandtheGrapes.com
“We had spent many unsuccessful years seeking to refinance our B&B. Thankfully Rick came to rescue after almost giving up. Working with Rick was a complete pleasure. His expertise and professionalism stood out as he guided us throughout the entire process. Rick entered Cedar House
“Dear Rick, Dallas and I thank you so very much for your patience and professionalism in working with us on the refinance of our 1887 Victorian B&B. For the past two years we have tried, with no luck, to re-finance
“When it was time for us to refinance our loan, we were very discouraged after working with several local banks and getting nowhere. Even the bank that had held the mortgage on our property for over 50 years and four owners did not want to
“We purchased our property in 2005 “as is” with a residential loan. We went through our local zoning process to have our building re-established as a small bed and breakfast after years of it not being used as a lodging property. Every time we wanted or needed to do
“I can’t thank you enough for all your support, patience, honesty, advice, collaboration, and friendship during the process of buying the Journey Inn Bed & Breakfast. Not only did you help secure an amazing loan for us
“Rick’s knowledge of the B&B and financing industry and his ability to clearly and accurately provide advice and present options were the instrumental factors that allowed us to purchase Pheasant Field Bed and Breakfast in Carlisle, PA. Rick developed a negotiation strategy, which allowed us
“Betsy joins me in extending our gratitude to you for laboring with us in securing refinancing for The Boxwood Inn. We sincerely appreciate your patience, professionalism, your intimate knowledge of the hospitality industry
“Wow, Wow, Wow…..Who would have thought that getting financing for a Bed and Breakfast would be such a trial? But a trial it was. Since I already own my own Real Estate company
“Just Closed and Funded – The Mast Farm Inn, Banner Elk, NC.” Henri and Marie-Henriette Deschamps
“Bob and I have been innkeepers at the White Doe Inn for 12 years. We’ve decided that is was time for our own Inn to undergo some improvements and improve large accommodations on the property for the Innkeepers. Our situation required that we apply for
“Rick Newman made our dreams a reality! His creative and positive approach to the financing of our Inn helped solidify this purchase. His wealth of knowledge about this industry was apparent throughout the process and his availability to us at anytime of the day, (not
“Rick Newman made our first commercial loan experience seem effortless. He walked us through the financing process, showcasing our business plan and financial forecasts in such a way that multiple lenders were interested in financing our property. Rick’s confidence and dedication made this project successful.
“We tried, unsuccessfully, for over a year to refinance our B&B with several banks and brokers who promised anything and everything to string us along. Then we called Rick and not only did he do exactly what he said he could / would do, but
“Rick stuck with me through a difficult financing process, and got me the money I needed when other lenders were unable or unwilling to do so. With a somewhat overpriced property, and a tightening credit market, Rick worked with me on an almost daily basis
“Rick made the loan process seamless. He explained everything clearly and answered all of our questions without delay. He was a pleasure to work with.” John & Michelle Gamble Palms Cliff House Hilo, Hawaii
“It was certainly a pleasure doing business with you Rick, and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. You helped us out of a touch situation and were very professional while establishing a friendship. And we still want you to come out to visit us!”
“We had been trying, unsuccessfully for over a year to refinance our B&B with local banks, national banks, online commercial lenders and brokers, without any luck. We finally got in touch with Rick, and got the process started, which was pretty painless.
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