CMBS Loans in Washington, DC
Find lenders offering cmbs loans in the Washington, including Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 13 lenders.
CMBS Lenders Serving Washington
13 lenders offering cmbs loans in the Washington, DC area.
Arbor Realty Trust
Uniondale, NY
Major CRE lender and REIT. Bridge, permanent, and agency financing. Specializes in multifamily and commercial properties.
Barclays
New York, NY
Active CMBS conduit originator. Commercial mortgage-backed securities for large CRE deals.
CBRE Capital Markets
Dallas, TX
Global CRE services and capital markets. Arranges debt and equity for all commercial property types.
Citigroup
New York, NY
Major CMBS conduit originator. Commercial mortgage lending for institutional-quality properties.
Deutsche Bank
New York, NY
Major CMBS originator. Large-scale commercial real estate debt and securitization.
Goldman Sachs
New York, NY
Major CMBS conduit originator. Large-scale commercial mortgage financing and mezzanine debt.
Janover
Boca Raton, FL
Commercial loan marketplace connecting borrowers with lenders. Multifamily and commercial property debt. Growing platform with competitive terms.
JLL Capital Markets
Chicago, IL
Global commercial real estate services firm. Debt placement, equity advisory, and investment sales across all property types.
JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
Major CMBS originator and commercial lender. Full range of CRE financing including conduit, agency, and balance sheet.
Morgan Stanley
New York, NY
Top CMBS originator. Large commercial real estate lending and securitization.
Newmark
New York, NY
Major CRE advisory firm offering debt and structured finance, investment sales, and capital markets services.
Northmarq
Minneapolis, MN
Full-service commercial real estate debt and equity platform. One of the largest privately held CRE finance firms in the US.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
Washington Commercial Real Estate Market
Washington, D.C. has one of the most resilient CRE markets in the country, underpinned by federal government tenancy, a massive ecosystem of law firms, trade associations, and government contractors, and a growing tech and life sciences sector. The East End and Capitol Riverfront/Navy Yard submarkets have been the primary focus of new office and mixed-use development, while the K Street/Connecticut Avenue corridor remains the traditional lobbying and law firm office core. The NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) and Union Market districts have transformed from industrial to vibrant mixed-use neighborhoods. Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and Adams Morgan command premium retail rents driven by high foot traffic and affluent demographics.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Federal government agencies (GSA-leased office space) and defense/intelligence contractor headquarters
- ●K Street law firms, lobbying organizations, and trade association offices
- ●George Washington University, Georgetown University, and associated medical centers
- ●Amazon HQ2 in neighboring Arlington, Virginia, and its spillover economic effects
Market Insight
D.C.'s Height of Buildings Act limits most structures to 130 feet, constraining vertical development and supporting long-term property values in the core, while also pushing development outward to emerging submarkets like the Wharf, Capitol Riverfront, and Buzzard Point.
CMBS Loans in Washington, District of Columbia
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) loans are commercial mortgages that are pooled together and sold as bonds to investors. They offer competitive rates and non-recourse terms for larger stabilized properties, typically $2M and above. In the Washington metro area, borrowers can access 13 lenders offering CMBS financing, including Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $2M to $500M with rates from 5.5% - 8%.
Who Should Consider CMBS Loans?
- Large stabilized properties
- Borrowers wanting non-recourse
- Properties in major markets
- Long-term investors
Key Requirements
- Stabilized property
- DSCR ≥ 1.25
- LTV ≤ 75%
- Property in acceptable market
- No major deferred maintenance
Advantages
- ✓Non-recourse (no personal guarantee)
- ✓Competitive rates
- ✓Higher leverage possible
- ✓Rate lock at application
Considerations
- •Inflexible after closing
- •Expensive prepayment (defeasance/yield maintenance)
- •Cannot modify property or lease without servicer approval
- •Minimum loan size $2M+
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