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Multifamily Loans
5+ Units. NOI-Based. No Personal Income.

Finance apartment buildings and multifamily properties on the strength of the asset, not your tax returns. $500K to $5M+ per property. Up to 75% LTV. Direct access to 30+ capital sources matched to your deal.

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$5M+
Max Loan
75%
Max LTV
5+
Units
30+
Capital Sources
TL;DR Quick answer for real estate investors

Multifamily Investment Loans (5+ Units) — Financing for 5+ unit multifamily properties — small apartment buildings, mid-rise, large complexes. LendingStreet places these deals across 30+ capital sources including programs Kiavi, LendingOne, and Visio don't offer (their DSCR programs cap at 4 units). Loans from $500K to $20M+, up to 75% LTV.

LendingStreet has structured $4.36B+ across 8,196 deals nationwide. NMLS #1734316 · 30+ capital sources · 48 states.

Multifamily Loan Key Facts

Multifamily Financing for Real Estate Investors

Multifamily loans finance apartment buildings and residential properties with five or more units. Unlike conventional residential mortgages, multifamily financing qualifies primarily on the property's net operating income (NOI) — the rental income the building generates after operating expenses — rather than on your personal income.

LendingStreet connects multifamily investors to a network of 30+ capital sources, which means a single application gets evaluated against multiple lenders' programs. For multifamily specifically, this matters: different capital partners have different appetites for property age, unit count, location, and value-add business plans. A network model surfaces the lender whose box actually fits the deal, instead of forcing every deal through one balance sheet.

Who multifamily loans are built for

Investors acquiring 5-50 unit apartment buildings · portfolio operators stabilizing value-add multifamily · investors refinancing out of bridge or construction debt · buyers of mixed-use residential properties · 1031 exchange buyers moving into larger assets

How Multifamily Loans Work

The core underwriting metric for multifamily is the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) calculated on the building's net operating income. Lenders want to see that the property's income comfortably covers the proposed mortgage payment plus taxes, insurance, and reserves.

A multifamily DSCR is calculated as net operating income divided by total annual debt service. Most multifamily programs look for a minimum DSCR in the 1.20x to 1.25x range, though this varies by lender, property type, and market. Stronger DSCR generally unlocks better pricing and higher leverage.

Because qualification rests on the asset's performance rather than your personal income, multifamily loans suit full-time investors, self-employed borrowers, and anyone holding property through an LLC. Documentation typically centers on the rent roll, trailing 12-month operating statements, and a property condition assessment rather than personal tax returns.

Typical Multifamily Loan Terms

Loan Amount
$500K–$5M+
Per property
Property
5+ Units
Apartment / multifamily
Max LTV
75%
Purchase
Min DSCR
1.20x+
On property NOI
Term
5-30 Yr
Program dependent
Amortization
Up to 30 Yr
Interest-only available
Entity
LLC OK
Standard for multifamily
Income Docs
NOI Based
No personal income

Terms vary by capital source, property condition, market, occupancy, and borrower profile. The figures above are typical ranges for qualified borrowers, not guaranteed terms. Call for an exact quote on a specific property.

Multifamily vs Single-Family DSCR Financing

FeatureMultifamily (5+ Units)Single-Family DSCR (1-4 Units)
Qualification basisProperty NOIProperty rental income
Typical min DSCR1.20x – 1.25x1.00x
Loan size$500K – $5M+$150K – $5M
Underwriting focusRent roll, T-12 operating statementsMarket rent, appraisal
Best forApartment / portfolio operatorsIndividual rental property investors

Many investors progress from single-family DSCR rentals into multifamily as their portfolios grow. LendingStreet works across both, so the same relationship that financed earlier rental purchases can support the move into larger multifamily assets.

Frequently asked questions

What qualifies as a multifamily loan?
A multifamily loan finances residential properties with five or more units — apartment buildings and larger residential complexes. Properties with 1-4 units are typically financed under standard DSCR rental loan programs instead.
Do I need to show personal income for a multifamily loan?
Most multifamily programs qualify on the property's net operating income rather than personal income. That means no W-2 or personal tax return requirement on many programs. Underwriting centers on the rent roll and operating statements.
What DSCR do I need for a multifamily loan?
Most multifamily programs look for a minimum DSCR in the 1.20x to 1.25x range calculated on net operating income, though this varies by lender, property condition, and market. Stronger DSCR generally improves pricing and leverage.
Can I borrow through an LLC for a multifamily property?
Yes. LLC and entity borrowing is standard for multifamily acquisitions. Many investors hold multifamily assets in single-purpose entities for liability and tax planning.
What loan sizes do you offer for multifamily?
Multifamily loan sizes typically range from $500K to $5M+ per property. Larger requests are evaluated case by case across the capital source network.
Can I refinance a multifamily property out of bridge or construction debt?
Yes. Refinancing stabilized multifamily out of short-term bridge or ground-up construction debt into longer-term financing is a common scenario. The property's stabilized NOI drives the new loan.

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