CMBS Loans in New York
Browse 13 lenders offering cmbs loans in New York. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
Who are the CMBS lenders in New York?
13 lenders offering cmbs loans to borrowers in New York.
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.
How do cmbs loans work in New York?
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 New York, 13 lenders currently offer CMBS financing with loan amounts from $2M to $500M and rates typically ranging from 5.5% - 8%.
What does the New York market look like?
New York City is the largest commercial real estate market in the Western Hemisphere, with Manhattan alone comprising more office space than most major metro areas combined. The state's economy spans global finance, technology, media, and world-class healthcare institutions.
New York City imposes a commercial rent tax on tenants in Manhattan south of 96th Street, an additional cost layer unique in the U.S. that CRE investors must factor into tenant affordability analysis. The state's judicial foreclosure process is among the slowest in the country, often exceeding 24 months, which significantly impacts CRE distressed debt recovery timelines. New York's 421-a and Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) offer substantial property tax reductions for qualifying developments, and the city's complex regulatory landscape including landmarks preservation and ULURP review requires experienced local counsel for any significant project.
Who should consider cmbs loans?
- Large stabilized properties
- Borrowers wanting non-recourse
- Properties in major markets
- Long-term investors
What are the key requirements?
- Stabilized property
- DSCR ≥ 1.25
- LTV ≤ 75%
- Property in acceptable market
- No major deferred maintenance
What are the 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+
Frequently asked questions about cmbs loans
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When does mezzanine debt show up on New York deals?
In larger New York transactions, borrowers sometimes hit the senior lender's leverage ceiling before the capital stack is fully funded. That is when a mezzanine loan can fill the gap between the senior loan and the sponsor's common equity. If you are comparing options in this market, review the national mezzanine overview and the local New York mezzanine lender page before you assume a bigger equity check is the only answer.
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