Steve Katkov will moderate, “Understanding Differences in Cannabis and Real Estate Financing,” at the Minnesota Cannabis Real Estate Summit on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Topics:
- Regulatory Environment: Cannabis faces strict federal/state rules; real estate has fewer restrictions.
- Funding Sources: Cannabis relies on private investors; real estate accesses bank mortgages.
- Risk Assessment: Cannabis viewed as high-risk, volatile; real estate stable, lower-risk collateral.
- Collateral Requirements: Cannabis requires personal guarantees; real estate uses property as collateral.
- Loan Accessibility: Cannabis lacks SBA loans; real estate offers diverse, conventional loan programs.
- Market Maturity: Cannabis financing inconsistent, costly; real estate provides standardized, predictable terms.
- Repayment Terms: Cannabis loans have short, strict terms; real estate offers longer terms.
- Interest Rates: Cannabis faces high, variable rates; real estate enjoys competitive, stable rates.
For more information, visit the event website.