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$7.5 Million NNN Acquisition in Tampa

By Trevor Damyan, Commercial Mortgage Broker at Commercial Lending Solutions

A $7.5 million NNN acquisition in Tampa represents a sweet spot for single-tenant net lease investors seeking core-plus returns with minimal operational burden. At this size, borrowers typically acquire stabilized, credit-rated tenants with 10+ year lease terms, anchoring predictable cash flow in a market where Tampa's growing population and business migration have tightened cap rates to the 4.5 to 5.5 percent range. Lenders for this deal size range from national banks with established STNL platforms to regional life companies and CMBS conduit shops, all competing aggressively on rate and structure. The 6.60 percent indicative rate reflects current CMT-based pricing for strong tenant credit and 70 to 75 percent LTV, with most deals closing in 45 to 60 days.

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What a $7.5M NNN Acquisition Capital Stack Looks Like

Capital stack decisions at $7.5 million hinge primarily on tenant creditworthiness, lease term remaining, and the sponsor's recourse appetite. National banks dominate this segment because their STNL programs offer competitive CMT-based rates, longer amortization periods (20 to 25 years), and faster execution, making them the default choice for 1031 exchange buyers and repeat sponsors. Life insurance companies and credit unions often come into play when the tenant is investment-grade and the sponsor prefers portfolio lending, while CMBS shops compete when sponsors want non-recourse certainty or hold shorter leverage timelines.

Capital Source Rate / Cost Size / LTV Notes
National bank (STNL platform) 6.50 to 6.75 percent (CMT + 240 to 260 bps) $5.25 to $5.625M (70% to 75% LTV) Primary financing; recourse or limited recourse; 25-year amortization standard; fastest execution for investment-grade tenants; index resets annually on rate-and-term deals
Regional life insurance company 6.40 to 6.70 percent (fixed or CMT-based) $5.25 to $5.625M (70% to 75% LTV) Portfolio lender; prefers BBB-rated or higher tenants; longer hold preference (10+ years); full recourse; loan committee approval adds 30 to 45 days
Credit union (STNL specialist) 6.55 to 6.85 percent (CMT + 250 to 275 bps) $4.5 to $5.25M (60% to 70% LTV) Member-focused pricing; tight credit box on tenant rating; can accommodate owner-occupancy hybrids; faster approval for repeat sponsors with prior loans
CMBS conduit (non-recourse) 6.70 to 7.10 percent (spread-based over swap) $4.5 to $5.625M (60% to 75% LTV) True non-recourse; appeals to 1031 buyers; requires lease term of 8+ years remaining at closing; longer securitization timeline (60 to 90 days); tenant must meet conduit credit thresholds

Pricing reflects active CLS CRE quote pipeline as of April 2026. Specific deal pricing depends on sponsor, property, and structure.

Who Closes a $7.5M NNN Acquisition Deal

The typical sponsor for a $7.5 million NNN acquisition in Tampa is an experienced net lease investor with $10 million to $50 million in net worth, a portfolio of 5 to 15 properties, and 10+ years in the space. Many are 1031 exchange buyers rolling forward equity from a previous sale, motivated by tax deferral and portfolio diversification across geographies and tenant sectors (retail, industrial, QSR, medical office). These sponsors prioritize certainty of execution, transparent underwriting, and lenders who close on time; most have strong relationships with a mortgage broker and typically evaluate 3 to 5 loan programs before committing.

A Real $7.5M Example

In 2024, we closed a $7.35 million NNN acquisition financing on a triple-net medical office property in the North Tampa submarket for a 1031 exchange buyer stepping into a 15-year absolute NNN lease with a mid-market healthcare tenant rated BB+ by a major rating agency. The borrower secured a 72 percent LTV loan at 6.58 percent from a national bank STNL platform, with full recourse and a 25-year amortization; the bank's rapid underwriting and documented STNL appetite enabled closing in 52 days. The sponsor retained 28 percent equity cushion, accepted limited recourse carve-outs on lease default and property damage, and refinanced the property 18 months later as the lease entered year 3 of 15, locking in lower rates as market conditions softened.

Anonymized. All deal references protect borrower and lender identity.

$7.5M NNN Acquisition Tampa FAQ

Core-plus single-tenant net lease in Tampa is trading 4.5 to 5.5 percent cap rates depending on tenant credit, lease length, and location within Hillsborough County. At 4.75 to 5.0 percent cap, you're aligned with investment-grade tenant leases (10+ year terms remaining); investment-grade tenants with shorter terms (5 to 7 years) may yield 5.25 to 5.75 percent. Your leverage decision and cost of capital will determine whether that cap rate meets your return threshold.
Yes, but only through CMBS conduit lenders, and only if the tenant is rated BBB- or higher by a major agency, the lease has 8+ years remaining, and you accept a lower LTV (typically 60 to 65 percent) and higher rates (6.85 to 7.10 percent). Most 1031 buyers and conservative sponsors pursue this route; national banks rarely offer non-recourse at this deal size because they prefer portfolio management and sponsor recourse.
National bank STNL programs typically close in 45 to 60 days; life insurance companies add 10 to 15 days for loan committee; CMBS conduits require 60 to 90 days due to securitization and rating agency review. You should assume 60 days as a baseline unless the sponsor has prior relationships with the lender or the property is a refinance of an existing loan.
NNN properties generate minimal DSCR variance because the tenant pays nearly all operating expenses; lenders focus instead on tenant credit and lease length. LTV ranges 60 to 75 percent depending on tenant rating (investment-grade tenants support 72 to 75 percent; speculative-grade support 60 to 68 percent); DSCR is largely academic but typically 1.2x to 1.5x calculated on the tenant's proportionate rent obligation.
No material difference in underwriting or pricing, but 1031 buyers often prefer non-recourse structures, shorter timelines, and brokers experienced in like-kind exchange mechanics (boot, depreciation recapture, qualified intermediary coordination). Lenders appreciate 1031 buyers because they are motivated, typically experienced, and less likely to pursue aggressive refinance or repositioning strategies that destabilize the lease relationship.


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