Commercial

Financing for apartment and multifamily properties

Loans for 5+ unit apartment buildings and multifamily assets, qualified on the property's cash flow.

What is a multifamily loan?

Multifamily loans finance apartment buildings and residential properties of five or more units — which fall under commercial lending. Qualification centers on the property's net operating income and debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR).

BayPort compares multifamily lenders to structure purchases, refinances, and cash-out for investors growing their portfolios.

Key benefits

Who it's for

Investors buying or refinancing apartment buildings and larger multifamily properties.

Quick facts

Multifamily loan FAQs

Why is 5+ units commercial?

Properties with five or more units are underwritten as commercial multifamily, unlike 1–4 unit residential.

What DSCR do I need?

Many programs look for 1.20–1.25+, though it varies — a higher ratio can mean better terms.

Can I cash out to buy more?

Yes — cash-out refinances are common for scaling a portfolio.

Grow your portfolio

Talk to a BayPort loan officer about multifamily financing — no pressure, just clear answers.