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Rule 506(b) Offerings Continue to Dominate Small Business and Real Estate Equity Offerings

A recent SEC report reveals that Rule 506(b) remains the overwhelming choice for capital raises among small businesses.

Business Law, Finance, Securities Law, Real Estate InvestmentsElizabeth WhitmanJanuary 12, 2020506(b), 506(c), rule 506, rule 147, Regulation A, regulation d, Regulation A+, securities regulation, crowdfunding, capital formation, advocate for small business capital formation

Anatomy of a Real Estate Transaction—Financing

Different aspects of the financing process occur at different points in the real estate transaction. Yet, most real estate buyers depend upon the money from mortgage lenders to buy the property; the real estate transaction cannot occur without financing.

Real Estate Transactions, FinanceElizabeth WhitmanOctober 27, 2019Elizabeth Whitman, Elizabeth A Whitman, Whitman Legal Solutions, real estate transaction, real estate finance, mortgage, mortgage loan, loan approval, closing disclosure

Different Membership Classes Can Help Meet LLC Financing Needs

Separate classes in a limited liability company can be created to comprise a unified equity financing structure, which can increase the stability of a business or investment.

Limited Liability Company, Finance, Business LawElizabeth WhitmanAugust 11, 2019Elizabeth A. Whitman, Elizabeth Whitman, Bach to Business, Whitman legal solutions, limited liability company, LLC, carried interest, manager's interest, preferred equity, preferred return