How Do Lenders Use Cap Rates to Underwrite Commercial Real Estate Loans? (2026 Sector Ranges)
How commercial real estate lenders use cap rates to set value, LTV, and loan proceeds in 2026 — with sector ranges and a worked example. Get matched today.

How commercial real estate lenders use cap rates to set value, LTV, and loan proceeds in 2026 — with sector ranges and a worked example. Get matched today.

Quick answer: Commercial real estate loans are underwritten on the asset’s income and the sponsor’s plan, not personal income. The core levers across every property type: net operating income (NOI) and debt-service coverage (DSCR), loan-to-value and debt yield, the lease profile (tenant credit and term), and a credible exit. Terms vary widely by class — […]