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What is a lease prepayment?
What is a lease prepayment?

If you have a cell site lease with a wireless carrier or tower company, Md7 will give you up-front cash in return for a temporary assignment of the monthly lease payments to Md7. No more unpredictable rent in the future – just a big lump sum payment today.


How long does it take to receive a lump sum payment?
How long does it take to receive a lump sum payment?

We usually mail the check to you within 30 to 60 days after receipt of all properly executed documents.


How much tax do I pay on the lump sum payment?
How much tax do I pay on the lump sum payment?

The lump sum payment is subject to ordinary income tax – just like the monthly rent you have been receiving to date. Prevailing case law suggests that you may be able to spread your tax payments throughout the lease assignment period. We recommend that you consult your tax advisor.


What is my cell site lease worth?
What is my cell site lease worth?

Call Md7 – one of our lease consultants will be able to give you a value range. The final price will be based upon a number of factors, including the carrier or tower company on your site, the terms of your site lease and a risk assessment.


What is a lease assignment?
What is a lease assignment?

A lease assignment is the temporary granting of the right to receive lease income to another party, in this case to Md7, in return for Md7 giving you an up-front cash prepayment of your lease. The period of the lease assignment is typically 15 to 20 years.

At the end of the temporary assignment period, the cell site lease reverts back to you, and you re-establish your direct relationship with the carrier. This return of the lease to the landlord is a benefit that Md7 offers; many other lease financing companies demand long-term control or even ownership of your wireless site rights and associated easements


Will Md7 disturb my property in any way during the assignment period?
Will Md7 disturb my property in any way during the assignment period?

No. You will retain full ownership and control of your real property during the assignment period.


What happens if I sell my land or building?
What happens if I sell my land or building?

No problem. The cell site lease assignment to Md7 will remain in effect for the balance of the negotiated term. At the end of the assignment period, the new owner will have the right to receive rent payments under the lease.


What happens if the wireless carrier or tower company terminates the lease while it is assigned to Md7?
What happens if the wireless carrier or tower company terminates the lease while it is assigned to Md7?

More than 90% of all cell site lease contracts written by the wireless carriers and cell tower companies have provisions that allow the companies to unilaterally terminate the lease with 30 to 90 days notice to the landlord. In such event, you will retain the full amount of the lump sum payment. In other words, the risk of lease termination during the assignment period is wholly transferred to Md7.


If I have multiple carriers or cell site locations, can I cash in on all of them?
If I have multiple carriers or cell site locations, can I cash in on all of them?

Yes. Your Md7 lease consultant is experienced in working with all the major carriers and can help you cash in one or multiple cell site leases.


I have the tallest building in town. Wouldn’t the carrier want to keep my site?
I have the tallest building in town. Wouldn’t the carrier want to keep my site?

Not necessarily. Your site may still be at risk for lease termination. With the introduction of wireless broadband and such technologies as wireless streaming video, the need for more sites at lower heights has become more common, making the height of a cell site less important.


What does it take to qualify for the program?
What does it take to qualify for the program?

A valid lease in good standing with a major wireless carrier or tower company.


What are the steps in the process?
What are the steps in the process?
  1. Call an Md7 lease consultant at 888-553-6611 for a complete needs analysis;
  2. Complete the Application for Funding;
  3. You will receive a proposal within two business days that details the terms of the deal;
  4. Complete final documentation;
  5. You will receive full payment within 30 to 60 days after receipt of final documentation.

Why should I choose Md7 for my cell site lease prepayment?
Why should I choose Md7 for my cell site lease prepayment?

Md7 is a highly reputable leader in cell site lease funding with established relations with major carriers. We are backed by a major investment company with over $5 billion in assets. Our experience in the wireless industry and reputation for fairness and integrity ensure a positive and beneficial financial experience for landlords.


Will assignment of my cell site lease to Md7 jeopardize my future relations with wireless carriers?
Will assignment of my cell site lease to Md7 jeopardize my future relations with wireless carriers?

No. Md7 enjoys an excellent relationship with the wireless carriers and has years of experience working with them on cell site leases. To the extent possible, Md7 strives to maintain the pre-existing day-to-day relationship between the carrier and the landlord during the prepayment period.


Education

Education

When Md7 administers a lease prepayment program on behalf of a carrier, we have the most up-to-date, first-hand knowledge of the carrier’s network strategy and plans.  We seek to educate landlords on the changing marketplace that could threaten their cell site revenue stream and offer an opportunity to protect their income

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