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$15 Million Multifamily Loans in Washington DC

Commercial Lending Solutions arranges $15 million multifamily loans throughout the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area. Current rates range from 5.00% to 6.50% with 65% to 80% leverage and 5 to 15 years terms, depending on the execution pathway (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, life insurance company, CMBS, or bank). Washington DC's multifamily fundamentals, vacancy of 5.0%, rent growth of 3.0%, cap rates of 5.00% to 6.00%, remain attractive to lenders as of 2026.

At a Glance: $15 Million Multifamily Loan in Washington DC

Loan amount range$12.5M to $20M
Interest rate range (2026)5.00% to 6.50%
Typical LTV65% to 80%
Typical term5 to 15 years
Active lender typesFannie Mae DUS lenders, Freddie Mac Optigo lenders, life insurance companies, CMBS conduits, national banks, pension funds
Washington DC multifamily vacancy5.0%
Washington DC rent growth (YoY)3.0%
Washington DC multifamily cap rates5.00% to 6.00%

Why a $15 Million Multifamily Loan in Washington DC?

A $15 million multifamily loan in Washington DC is institutional territory where agency, life company, and CMBS lenders all compete aggressively for high-quality multifamily deals. Commercial Lending Solutions runs a competitive process across Fannie Mae DUS lenders, Freddie Mac Optigo lenders, life insurance companies, CMBS conduits, national banks, pension funds to secure the most aggressive terms available for your specific deal.

The Washington DC multifamily market benefits from demand driven by a diverse employment base, with the strongest submarkets including leading metropolitan submarkets.

Multifamily Submarkets We Finance in Washington DC

  • Downtown DC
  • Georgetown
  • Arlington
  • Tysons Corner
  • Bethesda
  • Reston

Lender Programs for $15 Million Multifamily in Washington DC

  • Fannie Mae DUS: The most competitive source for stabilized market-rate multifamily in Washington DC. Non-recourse, up to 80% LTV, 5 to 30 year terms.
  • Freddie Mac Optigo Conventional: Direct competitor to Fannie Mae DUS, often pricing aggressively on specific Washington DC deal profiles.
  • Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan programs: Streamlined agency execution for loans starting at $1M, especially efficient for 5 to 50 unit product.
  • Life insurance company loans: Lowest fixed rates and longest terms for Class A and Class B institutional multifamily, with leverage typically capped at 65% to 70%.
  • CMBS conduit loans: Non-recourse fixed-rate financing for multifamily with higher leverage options, especially for portfolios or secondary-market assets.
  • Regional and national banks: Relationship-driven execution with flexibility on recourse, prepayment, and underwriting exceptions.
  • HUD/FHA 223(f) and 221(d)(4): 35 to 40 year fully amortizing non-recourse execution for long-term holders of market-rate, workforce, and affordable multifamily in Washington DC.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2026, $15 million multifamily loans in Washington DC price at approximately 5.00% to 6.50%, depending on the lender type, property quality, leverage, and sponsor profile. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac agency execution typically delivers the tightest rates for stabilized properties, while life insurance companies price aggressively for Class A and Class B product in Washington DC's strongest submarkets, and CMBS conduits offer non-recourse terms at competitive pricing.
Most $15 million multifamily loans in Washington DC support 65% to 80% LTV. Agency programs (Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac Optigo) can reach 80% LTV for stabilized properties with 1.25x minimum DSCR. Life insurance companies typically cap at 65% to 70% LTV in exchange for the tightest spreads. CMBS conduits offer up to 75% LTV with non-recourse structures and yield maintenance prepayment.
A $15 million multifamily loan in Washington DC is institutional territory where agency, life company, and CMBS lenders all compete aggressively for high-quality multifamily deals. At this size, Commercial Lending Solutions runs a competitive process across Fannie Mae DUS lenders, Freddie Mac Optigo lenders, life insurance companies, CMBS conduits, national banks, pension funds to capture the most aggressive terms available for your specific deal and submarket.
Agency multifamily loans in Washington DC typically close in 45 to 90 days. Life insurance company and CMBS loans usually require 60 to 90 days. Small balance loans and bridge loans can close faster, in 30 to 60 days for agency SBL and as little as 2 to 4 weeks for well-structured bridge executions. Timelines depend on property complexity, lender choice, and third-party report turn times.
Commercial Lending Solutions is a commercial mortgage brokerage with direct relationships across more than 1,000 capital sources, including every major Fannie Mae DUS and Freddie Mac Optigo lender, the largest life insurance companies, every active CMBS conduit, and the deep bench of regional banks and credit unions serving the Washington DC market. We run a competitive process for your deal, which typically produces better rates, higher leverage, and more flexible structures than a single-lender execution.

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Commercial Lending Solutions is a commercial mortgage brokerage headquartered in Los Angeles, California, serving borrowers in all 50 states. Trevor Damyan, California DRE #02244836. This page provides general commercial loan information; actual rates, terms, and leverage depend on the specific property, sponsor profile, and market conditions at the time of quote. Information current as of 2026.