Sponsor brief · Commercial financing

Commercial Financing Brief

Term sheets, sponsor requirements and underwriting criteria for multifamily, mixed-use and bridge deals from $1M to $50M.

Multifamily (5+ units)

  • LTV: up to 75% (purchase), 70% (refi).
  • DSCR: minimum 1.20x on a 30-year amortization.
  • Term: 5/7/10-year fixed; 30-year amortization standard.
  • Recourse: non-recourse with bad-boy carve-outs over $1M loan.

Mixed-use

  • Residential income must be ≥ 50% of gross.
  • LTV: typically 65–70%.
  • Pricing premium of 25–50 bps over straight multifamily.

Bridge & value-add

  • 12–36 month interest-only term.
  • Up to 80% LTC including rehab budget.
  • Exit: refinance into permanent or sale.
  • Pricing: SOFR + 350–600 bps depending on sponsor and asset.

Sponsor requirements

  • Liquidity: 10% of loan amount post-close.
  • Net worth: equal to or greater than loan amount.
  • Experience: 2+ similar assets owned/operated in the last 5 years.
  • Credit: 680+ for principal sponsors.

Documents needed for term sheet

  • T-12 operating statement and rent roll.
  • Pro forma with assumptions.
  • Sponsor PFS and schedule of real estate owned.
  • Purchase contract (if acquisition).

Typical timeline

Term sheet: 5–10 business days. Loan application to close: 45–75 days on stabilized assets; longer on construction or heavy value-add.

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Commercial Financing Brief

Term sheets, sponsor requirements and underwriting criteria for multifamily, mixed-use and bridge deals.

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