5–25 Unit Mid-Market Apartment DSCR & Bridge Loans
Appraisal, Income Formula & Prepayment Options for 5–25 Units
Required Valuation Report: MAI Commercial Appraisal + Phase I ESA (when required) + Property Condition Assessment
Underwriting Income Formula: Stabilized Annual Net Operating Income (NOI) ÷ Annual Debt Service
Prepayment Step-Down Structures: 5-4-3-2-1 Step-Down, 3-2-1 Step-Down, or No Prepayment Penalty
Ideal Investor Strategy: Dual-track execution: Permanent DSCR loans for stabilized 5–25 unit buildings (85%+ occupancy) or Value-Add Bridge for lease-up/rehab. Loan sizes from $1M to $15M+ with non-recourse options and interest-only periods up to 10 years. Underwritten on T-12 Effective Gross Income, rub/utility bill-back upside, and verified sub-market vacancy rates. Direct access to commercial debt funds, life insurance correspondents, CMBS/Agency small-balance, and Non-QM multifamily shelves.
1–4 Unit PITIA vs. 5–25+ Unit Commercial NOI Simulator
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134 bps · 7500 bps LTV · 6625 bps RateTier-1 Institutional (1.25x+ — Max LTV & Best Pricing)
| Execution Option | Prepay Structure | Est. Note Rate | Prepay Price Credit | Monthly Debt Service | DSCR Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option A: Lowest Rate (60-Mo Stepdown) | 5-4-3-2-1 | 6.625% | -100 bps (-1.000 pt) | $12,294/mo | 1.34x |
| Option B: Balanced Par (36-Mo Stepdown) | 3-2-1 | 6.875% | -75 bps (-0.750 pt) | $12,613/mo | 1.30x |
| Option C: Max Cash Flow (10-Yr Interest-Only) | 3-2-1 IO | 7.000% | +38 bps IO LLPA | $11,200/mo | 1.47x |
Many DSCR lenders focus on the property's rent, not your tax returns. Not all applicants will qualify; terms vary by lender.