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CMBS Loans in Kentucky

Browse 13 lenders offering cmbs loans in Kentucky. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.

KY Lenders
13
Typical Rate
5.5% - 8%
Down Payment
25-35%
Term
5-10 years (25-30 year amortization)
Closing Time
45-90 days

CMBS Lenders in Kentucky

13 lenders offering cmbs loans to borrowers in Kentucky.

Arbor Realty Trust

Uniondale, NY

Major CRE lender and REIT. Bridge, permanent, and agency financing. Specializes in multifamily and commercial properties.

$1M – $100M
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Barclays

New York, NY

Active CMBS conduit originator. Commercial mortgage-backed securities for large CRE deals.

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CBRE Capital Markets

Dallas, TX

Global CRE services and capital markets. Arranges debt and equity for all commercial property types.

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Citigroup

New York, NY

Major CMBS conduit originator. Commercial mortgage lending for institutional-quality properties.

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Deutsche Bank

New York, NY

Major CMBS originator. Large-scale commercial real estate debt and securitization.

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Goldman Sachs

New York, NY

Major CMBS conduit originator. Large-scale commercial mortgage financing and mezzanine debt.

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Janover

Boca Raton, FL

Commercial loan marketplace connecting borrowers with lenders. Multifamily and commercial property debt. Growing platform with competitive terms.

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JLL Capital Markets

Chicago, IL

Global commercial real estate services firm. Debt placement, equity advisory, and investment sales across all property types.

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JPMorgan Chase

New York, NY

Major CMBS originator and commercial lender. Full range of CRE financing including conduit, agency, and balance sheet.

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Morgan Stanley

New York, NY

Top CMBS originator. Large commercial real estate lending and securitization.

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Newmark

New York, NY

Major CRE advisory firm offering debt and structured finance, investment sales, and capital markets services.

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Northmarq

Minneapolis, MN

Full-service commercial real estate debt and equity platform. One of the largest privately held CRE finance firms in the US.

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Wells Fargo

San Francisco, CA

Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.

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About CMBS Loans in Kentucky

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 Kentucky, 13 lenders currently offer CMBS financing with loan amounts from $2M to $500M and rates typically ranging from 5.5% - 8%.

Kentucky Market Overview

Kentucky benefits from Louisville's role as a major logistics hub centered on UPS's Worldport facility and from significant automotive manufacturing investment. The bourbon industry's growth has created unique commercial and industrial real estate demand.

Kentucky's judicial foreclosure process typically takes 6 to 12 months and includes a right of redemption period, which lenders should factor into workout timelines. The state's bourbon boom has created specialized CRE demand for rickhouse storage facilities and distillery tourism properties, representing a unique asset class. Kentucky's Tax Increment Financing and industrial revenue bond programs, along with its relatively low construction costs, have made the Louisville and Lexington metros increasingly competitive for logistics and manufacturing facilities.

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

Pros and Cons

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+

CMBS Loans FAQ

What does non-recourse mean?
Non-recourse means the lender can only go after the property if you default — not your personal assets. CMBS loans are typically non-recourse with standard 'bad boy' carve-outs for fraud, misrepresentation, or environmental issues.
Can I pay off a CMBS loan early?
Yes, but it's expensive. CMBS loans use defeasance or yield maintenance for prepayment, which can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Plan to hold through the full term.

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