1. Conventional CRE Loans
Loan Size: $500,000 – $100M+
Typical Uses: Acquisitions, refinancing, minor renovations
Terms: 5–25 years, amortized
Requirements:
Full documentation (2–3 years of tax returns, P&L, rent rolls)
650+ credit score
75–80% LTV (Loan-to-Value)
DSCR of 1.25+
2. CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities)
Loan Size: $2M – $200M+
Typical Uses: Stabilized income-producing properties
Terms: 5–10 years, non-recourse
Requirements:
Strong tenant leases
Property cash flow > debt service
High DSCR and occupancy
3. Bridge Loans
Loan Size: $300K – $100M
Typical Uses: Property repositioning, value-add, lease-up
Terms: 6–36 months, interest-only
Requirements:
May be light-doc or stated-income
Clear exit strategy (sale/refi)
60–70% LTC (Loan-to-Cost)
4. Construction Loans
Loan Size: $500K – $500M+
Typical Uses: Ground-up developments
Terms: 18–36 months, interest-only during construction
Requirements:
Detailed plans, permits, budgets, contracts
Experienced developer with track record
LTC: 65–80%
Personal guarantees required
5. Stated Income / No-Doc Loans
Loan Size: $200K – $10M+ (varies by lender)
Typical Uses: Acquisitions or refi of stabilized CRE
Terms: 1–5 years, often interest-only
Requirements:
No tax returns or income verification
Focus on property value and borrower credit
650+ credit score
60–75% LTV
6. Hard Money Loans
LTV 65% nationwide with credit score 650 No credit score for UT ID CO up to 75%
Loan Size: $100K – $50M
Typical Uses: every type of as is property fast closings
Terms: 6–18 months, high interest rates (12–14%) 3 points
Requirements:
Asset-based: Property value is main qualifier
Fast approval; minimal documentation
Final Considerations:
LTV: Higher leverage usually requires more documentation or higher rates.
DSCR (Debt-Service Coverage Ratio): Key metric for income-producing assets.
Exit Strategy: Required for bridge and construction loans.
Experience: Lenders look for a proven track record for large and complex deals.
If you’re unsure which product fits your project, it’s recommended to engage a capital advisor or broker familiar with a wide lender network.
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Loan Parameters
Loan Limit: 10M
Start Restrictions:
Credit :680 plus
Requirements:
Total Loan to Cost: 90%
Total Loan to Finished Value: 70%
Typical Loan Term: 18 month
Property Types: Investor
Permits:
Interest Type:
$100K-10 million (Total loan amounts/cash to close vary by deal)