Multifamily & Apartment Financing in Alabama

Commercial Loan Direct (CLD) provides apartment loans in Alabama. Current apartment loan rates in Alabama range from 4.93% to 12.95%, depending on the loan program.

Alabama Apartment Loan Rates

Loan Types Rates LTV Loan Amount
Fannie Mae 5.66% - 6.46% 80% $700,000+
Freddie Mac 5.96% - 9.43% 80% $1,000,000+
FHA 4.84% - 6.19% 83.3% $5,000,000+
Conduit / CMBS 5.81% - 7.74% 75% $2,000,000+
Insurance 5.31% - 8.59% 75% $5,000,000+
USDA 6.2% - 8.95% 85% $1,000,000+
Bridge 5.95% - 12.95% 80% $1,500,000+
Construction 5.7% - 8.95% 83.3% $1,000,000+
Conventional 4.93% - 8.95% 80.0% $1,000,000+

For more in-depth multifamily interest rates, please visit our Apartment Loan Rates page.

Note: The commercial mortgage rates displayed in this website should be used as a guideline and do not represent a commitment to lend. Commercial Loan Direct and CLD Financial, LLC are not liable for any commercial mortgage interest rate or data entry errors that might affect the displayed commercial loan rates. Commercial loan rates may change at any time and without notice.

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Locations Served in Alabama

We are proud to be serving the state of Alabama. Here are our commercial loan statistics for this state.

Alabama Cities and Towns Served

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The multifamily financing market in Alabama as of early 2026 is characterized by a stabilizing interest rate environment and a robust push toward affordable and workforce housing. While major metros like Birmingham and Huntsville have faced supply-side pressures from heavy construction in previous years, the financing landscape remains active, particularly for developers utilizing state-backed incentives and federal programs.

Key Financing Sources and Programs

Financing for Alabama apartment complexes generally falls into three categories: state-administered programs, federal agency loans, and private capital.

  • Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA): The primary engine for affordable housing. The AHFA administers the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. In 2026, the AHFA continues its "Together We Build" initiative, focusing on increasing the supply of units for low-to-moderate-income residents.
  • Workforce Housing Tax Credit: A relatively new state incentive designed to promote rental housing near major employment hubs. This program is often paired with Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds to provide lower-cost debt for new construction.
  • HUD / FHA Loans: Programs like the HUD 221(d)(4) remain the gold standard for high-leverage (up to 85-90% LTC) construction financing. The HUD 223(f) is widely used for acquisitions or refinancing existing assets in Alabama's secondary markets.
  • Agency Debt (Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac): These are the go-to options for stabilized, "Class A" and "Class B" properties. They offer non-recourse terms and competitive fixed rates, typically following the 10-year Treasury yield.

Market Trends and Economic Drivers

Investors in Alabama are navigating a landscape shaped by specific regional economic shifts:

  • Yield & Cap Rates: Cap rates in Alabama metros often average 50–100 basis points higher than the national average, attracting investors seeking better yield in secondary markets.
  • Supply Rebalancing: After a surge of new deliveries in 2024 and 2025, markets like Birmingham are seeing a slowdown in "new starts," which is expected to stabilize occupancy and rent growth through the remainder of 2026.
  • Interest Rate Stabilization: With the Federal Reserve having eased quantitative tightening in late 2025, developers are finding more predictable fixed-rate options compared to the volatility of the previous three years.

Note: Developers should be mindful of application cycles; for instance, AHFA's competitive cycles for 2026 funding typically require logs and applications to be submitted early in the first quarter.

Lending Cities

Commercial loan direct provides services in the following Alabama cities. Please note we may be able to provide services in other cities as well by request. Rates are dependent on the market in your locale, feel free to use the provided Alabama economic reports to get a better understanding of your market.

  • Abbeville
  • Adamsville
  • Alabaster
  • Albertville
  • Alexander City
  • Alexandria
  • Aliceville
  • Andalusia
  • Anniston
  • Arab
  • Argo
  • Ashford
  • Ashland
  • Ashville
  • Athens
  • Atmore
  • Attalla
  • Auburn
  • Autauga County
  • Baldwin County
  • Ballplay
  • Barbour County
  • Bay Minette
  • Bayou La Batre
  • Bear Creek
  • Berry
  • Bessemer
  • Bibb County
  • Birmingham
  • Blount County
  • Blountsville
  • Blue Ridge
  • Boaz
  • Brent
  • Brewton
  • Bridgeport
  • Brighton
  • Brook Highland
  • Brookside
  • Brookwood
  • Brundidge
  • Bullock County
  • Butler
  • Butler County
  • Bynum
  • Cahaba Heights
  • Calera
  • Calhoun County
  • Camden
  • Carbon Hill
  • Carlisle-Rockledge
  • Carrollton
  • Cedar Bluff
  • Center Point
  • Centre
  • Centreville
  • Chalkville
  • Chambers County
  • Chatom
  • Chelsea
  • Cherokee
  • Cherokee County
  • Chickasaw
  • Childersburg
  • Chilton County
  • Choccolocco
  • Choctaw County
  • Citronelle
  • Clanton
  • Clarke County
  • Clay
  • Clay County
  • Clayton
  • Cleburne County
  • Cleveland
  • Clio
  • Coaling
  • Coffee County
  • Colbert County
  • Collinsville
  • Columbiana
  • Concord
  • Conecuh County
  • Coosa County
  • Coosada
  • Cordova
  • Cottonwood
  • Covington County
  • Cowarts
  • Crenshaw County
  • Creola
  • Crossville
  • Cullman
  • Cullman County
  • Dadeville
  • Dale County
  • Daleville
  • Dallas County
  • Danville
  • Daphne
  • Dauphin Island
  • Deatsville
  • Decatur
  • DeKalb County
  • Demopolis
  • Dixiana
  • Dora
  • Dothan
  • Double Springs
  • East Brewton
  • East Florence
  • Eclectic
  • Elba
  • Elberta
  • Elmore
  • Elmore County
  • Emerald Mountain
  • Enterprise
  • Escambia County
  • Etowah County
  • Eufaula
  • Eutaw
  • Evergreen
  • Fairfield
  • Fairhope
  • Falkville
  • Fayette
  • Fayette County
  • Fayetteville
  • Flint City
  • Flomaton
  • Florala
  • Florence
  • Foley
  • Forestdale
  • Fort Deposit
  • Fort Payne
  • Fort Rucker
  • Franklin County
  • Frisco City
  • Fultondale
  • Fyffe
  • Gadsden
  • Gardendale
  • Geneva
  • Geneva County
  • Georgiana
  • Glencoe
  • Good Hope
  • Goodwater
  • Gordo
  • Grand Bay
  • Grayson Valley
  • Graysville
  • Greene County
  • Greensboro
  • Greenville
  • Grove Hill
  • Guin
  • Gulf Shores
  • Guntersville
  • Hackleburg
  • Hale County
  • Haleyville
  • Hamilton
  • Hanceville
  • Harpersville
  • Hartford
  • Hartselle
  • Harvest
  • Hayden
  • Hayneville
  • Hazel Green
  • Headland
  • Heflin
  • Helena
  • Henagar
  • Henry County
  • Highland Lakes
  • Hokes Bluff
  • Holt
  • Holtville
  • Homewood
  • Hoover
  • Houston County
  • Hueytown
  • Huguley
  • Huntsville
  • Indian Springs Village
  • Inverness
  • Irondale
  • Jackson
  • Jackson County
  • Jacksonville
  • Jasper
  • Jefferson County
  • Jemison
  • Kimberly
  • Kinsey
  • Ladonia
  • Lafayette
  • Lake Purdy
  • Lake View
  • Lamar County
  • Lanett
  • Lauderdale County
  • Lawrence County
  • Lee County
  • Leeds
  • Leesburg
  • Level Plains
  • Limestone County
  • Lincoln
  • Linden
  • Lineville
  • Lipscomb
  • Livingston
  • Locust Fork
  • Lowndes County
  • Loxley
  • Luverne
  • Macon County
  • Madison
  • Madison County
  • Malvern
  • Marbury
  • Marengo County
  • Margaret
  • Marion
  • Marion County
  • Marshall County
  • Meadowbrook
  • Meridianville
  • Midfield
  • Midland City
  • Mignon
  • Millbrook
  • Minor
  • Mobile
  • Mobile County
  • Monroe County
  • Monroeville
  • Montevallo
  • Montgomery
  • Montgomery County
  • Moody
  • Moores Mill
  • Morgan County
  • Morris
  • Moulton
  • Moundville
  • Mount Olive
  • Mount Vernon
  • Mountain Brook
  • Munford
  • Muscle Shoals
  • New Brockton
  • New Hope
  • New Market
  • Newton
  • North Bibb
  • Northport
  • Odenville
  • Ohatchee
  • Oneonta
  • Opelika
  • Opp
  • Orange Beach
  • Owens Cross Roads
  • Oxford
  • Ozark
  • Pelham
  • Pell City
  • Perry County
  • Phenix City
  • Phil Campbell
  • Pickens County
  • Piedmont
  • Pike County
  • Pike Road
  • Pine Level
  • Pinson
  • Pleasant Grove
  • Point Clear
  • Prattville
  • Priceville
  • Prichard
  • Ragland
  • Rainbow City
  • Rainsville
  • Randolph County
  • Red Bay
  • Redstone Arsenal
  • Reform
  • Rehobeth
  • Riverside
  • Roanoke
  • Robertsdale
  • Rock Creek
  • Rockford
  • Rogersville
  • Russell County
  • Russellville
  • Saint Clair County
  • Saks
  • Samson
  • Saraland
  • Sardis City
  • Satsuma
  • Scottsboro
  • Selma
  • Selmont-West Selmont
  • Semmes
  • Sheffield
  • Shelby
  • Shelby County
  • Shoal Creek
  • Slocomb
  • Smiths Station
  • Smoke Rise
  • Southside
  • Spanish Fort
  • Springville
  • Steele
  • Stevenson
  • Stewartville
  • Sulligent
  • Sumiton
  • Summerdale
  • Sumter County
  • Sylacauga
  • Sylvan Springs
  • Sylvania
  • Talladega
  • Talladega County
  • Tallapoosa County
  • Tallassee
  • Tarrant
  • Taylor
  • Theodore
  • Thomasville
  • Thorsby
  • Tillmans Corner
  • Town Creek
  • Trinity
  • Troy
  • Trussville
  • Tuscaloosa
  • Tuscaloosa County
  • Tuscumbia
  • Tuskegee
  • Underwood-Petersville
  • Union Springs
  • Uniontown
  • Valley
  • Valley Grande
  • Vance
  • Vandiver
  • Vernon
  • Vestavia Hills
  • Vincent
  • Walker County
  • Warrior
  • Washington County
  • Weaver
  • Webb
  • Wedowee
  • West Blocton
  • West End-Cobb Town
  • Westover
  • Wetumpka
  • Whitesboro
  • Wilcox County
  • Wilsonville
  • Winfield
  • Winston County
  • Woodstock
  • York

Commercial Loan FAQs in Alabama

Multifamily interest rates in Alabama vary based on loan type, property type, loan-to-value, debt service coverage ratio, borrower strength, and market conditions. They range from approximately 4.93% to 12.95%.

Borrowers in Alabama can access Conventional, CMBS/Conduit, Insurance, FHA/HUD, USDA, Bridge, Construction, and SBA financing based on property type, leverage, and occupancy.

Multifamily loan rates in Alabama depend on loan type, property cash flow, debt service coverage ratio, loan-to-value, borrower strength, and market conditions.

Yes. Owner-occupied financing is available in Alabama, including Conventional, Insurance, SBA, USDA, and selected agency programs when eligibility requirements are met.

Yes. Refinance options in Alabama include rate-and-term and cash-out structures, subject to underwriting, property performance, and lender program guidelines.

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