From multifamily to office, retail to industrial — PeerSense connects you with the right permanent financing for your commercial property. Agency, conventional, CMBS, and SBA 504 options available.
The main commercial real estate loan types are CMBS, SBA 504, bridge, conventional, and DSCR loans — covering office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and specialty properties from $500K to $500M+. Each program has distinct LTV limits, rate structures, and qualification criteria based on property type and borrower profile.
Written by Ed Freeman, Capital Advisory — PeerSense. Updated April 2026.
Permanent financing for stabilized income-producing properties with competitive rates and long-term fixed structures.
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae small balance programs for multifamily, student housing, senior housing, and manufactured housing communities.
Non-recourse financing available on stabilized properties with strong debt service coverage ratios.
Some programs qualify borrowers based on property performance rather than personal tax returns.
Multifamily (5+ units), student housing, senior housing, manufactured housing communities, and select mixed-use properties with residential components.
10-year fixed non-recourse financing for stabilized commercial properties. Conduit lending with rate certainty and no loan size cap.
No maximum loan size
CMBS loans start at $1.5 million with no upper limit, making them ideal for large stabilized properties and portfolios.
No personal guarantee
CMBS loans are typically non-recourse, protecting your personal assets and other holdings from liability.
Fixed rate structure
10-year fixed rate provides predictable payments and rate certainty for the full term of the loan.
Income-producing
Office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hospitality, self-storage, and mixed-use properties with stable occupancy and cash flow.
CMBS is ideal for investors who want predictable payments, non-recourse structures, and the certainty of a fixed rate for the full 10-year term. Good for stabilized properties with strong debt service coverage.
10% down on owner-occupied commercial real estate with fixed rates and 20–25 year terms. One of the best financing options for businesses buying their own building.
Only 10% equity required for owner-occupied commercial real estate purchases, preserving capital for operations and growth.
Fixed interest rate for the life of the loan provides predictable payments and protection from rate increases.
Long amortization period keeps monthly payments low and improves cash flow for your business operations.
Your business must occupy at least 51% of the building for existing structures or 60% for new construction. This program is designed for businesses buying their own facilities, not investment properties.
Learn More About SBA 504 LoansShort-term bridge financing while your property stabilizes, then transition to permanent conventional or CMBS financing.
Short-term financing to acquire or stabilize the property. Allows you to move quickly on acquisitions or complete lease-up and renovations.
Once the property is stabilized with occupancy and cash flow, refinance into permanent financing with lower rates and longer terms.
This structure works well for value-add acquisitions, properties in lease-up, or situations where you need to close quickly but want permanent financing once the property stabilizes. It gives you speed now and better terms later.
Learn More About Bridge LoansFinancing for single-family rental portfolios, condos, townhomes, and small multifamily properties. Foreign national borrowers accepted on select programs.
Financing available for individual properties or entire portfolios of rental properties.
Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, 2–4 unit properties, and small multifamily buildings.
Select programs accept foreign national borrowers for U.S. rental property investments.
Finance multiple properties under a single loan with cross-collateralization. Simplifies management and often provides better terms than individual property loans.
Qualification based on rental income and property performance rather than personal income. Good for investors with multiple properties.
Debt Service Coverage Ratio loans for 1–4 family rental properties. Qualification based on property cash flow, not borrower income. No tax returns required.
No tax returns, W-2s, or pay stubs required. Qualification is based entirely on the property's rental income and ability to cover the mortgage payment.
Debt Service Coverage Ratio = Monthly Rental Income ÷ Monthly Mortgage Payment (PITIA). Most programs require a minimum DSCR of 1.0 to 1.25.
Single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes used as rental properties.
Most DSCR programs require 660+ credit score, with 680+ qualifying for best rates and terms.
Typical down payment requirement, though some programs allow lower with higher DSCR ratios.
Self-employed borrowers, real estate investors with multiple properties, foreign nationals, borrowers with complex tax returns, and anyone who prefers not to document personal income. If the property cash flows, you can qualify.
PeerSense has financing options for virtually every commercial property type, from stabilized income properties to special-use facilities.
Single-tenant and multi-tenant office properties, medical office buildings, and professional office space.
Shopping centers, strip malls, standalone retail buildings, and mixed-use retail developments.
Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, flex space, and logistics properties.
Apartment buildings, multifamily complexes, student housing, senior housing, and manufactured housing communities.
Hotels, motels, extended-stay properties, resorts, and boutique hospitality properties.
Self-storage facilities, climate-controlled storage, and mixed-use storage developments.
Properties combining residential, retail, office, or other uses in a single development.
Churches, schools, medical facilities, car washes, gas stations, and other special-use properties.
Commercial real estate financing is not one-size-fits-all. The right loan program depends on the property type, your occupancy strategy, deal timeline, and how much documentation you can provide. In 2026, borrowers have more options than ever — but navigating them without expert guidance often leads to wasted time, rejected applications, and missed opportunities.
CMBS loans are ideal for stabilized income-producing properties like office buildings, retail centers, and industrial warehouses. They offer non-recourse terms and higher leverage, but come with complex servicing structures. If you are considering CMBS for your next acquisition or refinance, learn how CMBS loans work and what to expect.
For transitional properties or deals that need to close fast, bridge loans provide short-term capital with flexible underwriting. Bridge financing is commonly used for value-add acquisitions, lease-up situations, and construction exits. Explore bridge loan programs available through PeerSense.
Investors who own rental properties and want to avoid income verification should consider DSCR rental loans. These programs qualify based on the property's rental income rather than your personal tax returns — making them popular with self-employed investors and portfolio builders. See our DSCR rental loan programs for details on rates, LTV, and minimum DSCR requirements.
PeerSense does not originate loans — we are a consulting firm that helps borrowers find the right capital source for their deal. Whether your transaction is $250K or $50M, we analyze your property, match it against our lender network, and make a direct introduction. For a comprehensive overview of current rates and program details, read our complete guide to commercial real estate loan rates.
Acquisition, refinance, or bridge-to-permanent — PeerSense structures the deal and matches you with the right lender. SBA, CMBS, bank, or private credit depending on what fits your property and timeline.
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