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Moderator, "Understanding Differences in Cannabis and Real Estate Financing," Minnesota Cannabis Real Estate Summit

 
September 10, 2025

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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.

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