Commercial financing is the graduation from residential. You'll trade speed and simplicity for lower rates, longer terms, and non-recourse — but only if the property is truly stabilized and the sponsor is bankable.
Multiple lender paths exist: agency (Fannie/Freddie multifamily), local/regional bank, CMBS, and debt fund. See our comparison guide for the right lane by deal size and hold horizon.
Common questions
Recourse?
Small-balance (<$5M) usually recourse. Agency and CMBS non-recourse with bad-boy carveouts.
How is DSCR calculated?
Underwriter-adjusted NOI ÷ actual debt service. Expect the lender to normalize the T-12 lower than what the seller shows.
Can I close in a new LLC?
Yes, though most commercial lenders want the sponsor to have prior CRE ownership experience.
Ranges shown are educational. Actual pricing and terms depend on your credit, the property, and current market conditions. Nothing on this page is an offer of credit.