5–10 Unit Expanded Multifamily DSCR Loans
Appraisal, Income Formula & Prepayment Options for 5–10 Units
Required Valuation Report: Commercial MAI Appraisal + Verified Rent Roll + Trailing-12 (T-12) P&L
Underwriting Income Formula: Annual Net Operating Income (NOI) ÷ Annual Debt Service (>= 1.15x–1.20x)
Prepayment Step-Down Structures: 5-4-3-2-1 Step-Down, 3-2-1 Step-Down, or No Prepayment Penalty
Ideal Investor Strategy: Dedicated wholesale shelves engineered specifically for the 5–10 unit multifamily bracket ($500k to $5M loan amounts). Value-add bridge-to-permanent DSCR pairing: acquire and renovate at 80% LTC, then refinance into a 30-year fixed 5–10 unit DSCR loan. Allows out-of-state sponsors and multi-member LLC syndications (only 20%+ equity holders underwritten). No personal income tax returns, W-2s, or global debt-service ratio headaches.
1–4 Unit PITIA vs. 5–25+ Unit Commercial NOI Simulator
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135 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) | $7,684/mo | 1.35x |
| Option B: Balanced Par (36-Mo Stepdown) | 3-2-1 | 6.875% | -75 bps (-0.750 pt) | $7,883/mo | 1.31x |
| Option C: Max Cash Flow (10-Yr Interest-Only) | 3-2-1 IO | 7.000% | +38 bps IO LLPA | $7,000/mo | 1.48x |
Many DSCR lenders focus on the property's rent, not your tax returns. Not all applicants will qualify; terms vary by lender.