05 · Commercial & multifamily

Commercial & Multifamily Loans

Our deepest leverage point for 5+ unit multifamily, mixed-use and commercial properties that fall outside standard residential lending. We structure and place bank balance-sheet, bridge-to-permanent and agency permanent debt.

National Lending with $600+ Million in CRE Loan Requests Processed Monthly

At a glance

Commercial and multifamily loan parameters.

Indicative terms. Final proceeds, pricing and structure remain subject to property performance, sponsorship, third-party reports and lender approval.

Max leverage75–80%
Perm DSCR1.20–1.25x
Loan size$1M–$25M+
Perm term5 / 7 / 10 years
Amortizationto 30 years
Close30–90 days
How a deal moves

One process from package to closing.

  1. 1

    Package

    Organize the rent roll, trailing operating statements, sources and uses, sponsorship and the business plan into a clear underwriting memorandum.

    Sponsor brief
  2. 2

    Place

    Compare the strongest fit across bank, bridge and agency capital based on proceeds, timing, recourse and long-term objectives.

    One screen
  3. 3

    Committee

    Coordinate third-party reports, lender diligence and final credit materials while resolving conditions early.

    Conditions early
  4. 4

    Close

    Complete documentation and fund the structure that best supports the property and ownership plan.

    30–90 days
01

Match the capital source to the property’s operating stage.

Stabilized apartment communities may qualify for bank or agency permanent financing, while acquisitions, renovation plans, lease-up periods and timing-sensitive transactions may require bridge capital before permanent execution.

The initial review focuses on current net operating income, occupancy, collections, unit mix, market rents, expenses, deferred maintenance and the sponsor’s plan for the property.

02

Size permanent debt to sustainable cash flow.

Permanent multifamily proceeds are generally constrained by both leverage and debt-service coverage. A supportable underwriting case distinguishes current operations from projected improvements and tests repayment capacity against realistic income, expenses and interest rates.

  • Current rent roll and trailing 12-month operating statement
  • Historical occupancy, concessions, collections and bad debt
  • Capital improvement scope, budget and implementation schedule
  • Sponsor experience, liquidity and equity contribution
03

Use bridge capital to reach permanent execution.

Bridge-to-permanent planning starts with the exit. Renovation, occupancy growth, expense normalization or operational improvements should create a credible path to the debt-service coverage and value required for bank or agency refinancing.

Common property profiles

  • 5+ unit apartment properties
  • Mixed-use assets with meaningful residential income
  • Build-to-rent communities and portfolios
  • Acquisitions, refinances and recapitalizations

Common financing paths

  • Bank balance-sheet loans
  • Bridge and transitional financing
  • Bridge-to-permanent structures
  • Agency permanent financing

Property cash flow

Rent collections, occupancy, operating expenses and normalized net operating income establish sustainable debt capacity.

Business plan

Renovation, lease-up and operational assumptions are tested against budget, timeline, market support and execution risk.

Sponsor strength

Relevant ownership experience, liquidity, net worth and invested equity support lender confidence and closing certainty.

Multifamily loan questions
What properties qualify for multifamily financing?+

The program is designed primarily for properties with five or more residential units, including apartment communities, mixed-use properties and qualifying build-to-rent assets.

How much leverage is available?+

Bank and bridge structures may reach approximately 75% to 80% leverage for qualifying transactions. Final proceeds depend on cash flow, value, property condition, sponsorship and lender requirements.

How are agency permanent loans sized?+

Agency permanent financing is commonly sized to debt-service coverage, with indicative underwriting around 1.20x to 1.25x DSCR depending on the program and transaction.

How long does a multifamily loan take to close?+

Indicative closing timelines range from 30 to 90 days. Timing varies by capital source, third-party reports, documentation and the completeness of the underwriting package.

Eligible collateral

Property types considered for multifamily financing.

Unit count, income durability and the business plan inform lender selection and structure.

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