Commercial Loan Direct (CLD) provides commercial real estate loans in the state of Alaska. Current commercial loan rates in Alaska range from 5% to 12.95%, depending on the loan program. CLD is a national commercial mortgage banker offering aggressively priced programs and superb service. CLD originates loans for its parent company CLD Financial which provides a wide variety of lending vehicles. Our company is currently targeting owner occupied and investment properties over $1 Million in the state of AK.
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.
The types of mortgages available for these types of properties are Conventional, CMBS / Conduit, Insurance, and Agency (FHA / HUD and USDA) products. Bridge and/or Construction mortgages are also available on a case-by-case basis in order to reposition, stabilize or construct buildings. Commercial real estate investment properties can include office, retail, industrial/warehouse, self-storage, healthcare (medical office, skilled nursing facility, memory care, hospitals), hospitality, (hotel, motel, resort), and mixed use.
Owner-Occupied commercial real estate properties in which the owner occupies at least 50% of the premises and can include office, retail, industrial/warehouse, self-storage, healthcare (medical office, skilled nursing facility, memory care, hospital), hospitality (hotel, motel, resort), mixed use, or any other type of commercial property. The types of mortgages available for owner-occupied buildings include Conventional, Insurance, and Agency programs including FHA / HUD, SBA, and USDA. Construction mortgages are also available on a case-by-case basis in order to develop or reposition a property for the owner's use.
Alaska’s commercial lending market is much smaller, relationship-driven, and more conservative than most Lower 48 states. Capital is available, but lenders are highly selective due to economic concentration, geographic isolation, higher operating costs, and liquidity risk. Deals that work tend to be straightforward, well-capitalized, and backed by experienced local operators.
Owner-occupied properties are the easiest path to financing in Alaska. Banks are far more comfortable when repayment is supported by an operating business with proven cash flow rather than relying solely on property NOI.
Industrial, marine, and logistics-related assets tied to ports, fishing, energy support services, and essential supply chains often underwrite better than discretionary asset types.
Essential retail and service properties (grocers, fuel stations, medical, utilities-adjacent services) are viewed favorably because demand is relatively stable even during economic slowdowns.
Speculative or non-essential assets face more resistance. Hospitality, specialty retail, and discretionary-use properties usually require stronger sponsorship, more equity, and clearer downside protection.
Office tends to be underwritten cautiously, especially outside Anchorage. Smaller tenant pools, higher tenant turnover risk, and limited re-tenanting options drive conservative leverage.
Transitional or value-add deals are difficult unless the borrower has deep local experience and significant cash reserves. Lenders prefer stabilized income over projected improvements.
Anchorage: The most lender-friendly market in the state due to population concentration, healthcare presence, logistics infrastructure, and government-related employment. Most institutional-quality lending activity is centered here.
Fairbanks: Often supported by military, education, and energy-related activity. Lenders focus heavily on tenant durability and cold-weather operating costs.
Juneau: Government-driven economy supports certain office, residential-adjacent, and service uses, but property liquidity is limited, keeping leverage conservative.
Rural and remote markets: Financing becomes significantly more restrictive. Many lenders will only consider deals with strong personal guarantees, low leverage, and mission-critical property use.
Local and regional banks dominate commercial lending. Relationships, deposit ties, and borrower reputation matter more here than in most states.
Credit unions can be active for owner-occupied and smaller-balance loans, particularly for local businesses.
National banks and non-bank lenders participate far less frequently and usually only for larger, stabilized, Anchorage-based assets with strong sponsorship.
Lenders place outsized emphasis on operating expense realism, including utilities, snow removal, heating, insurance, and maintenance.
Liquidity and guarantees matter more than headline LTV. Borrowers are often expected to show meaningful post-close liquidity and personal financial strength.
Exit strategy risk is closely examined. Limited buyer pools mean lenders assume longer hold periods and slower dispositions in stress scenarios.
A strong Alaska loan request usually features low-to-moderate leverage, documented historical cash flow, conservative assumptions, strong guarantors, and a property tied to essential economic activity.
Borrowers with local operating history and an existing relationship with the lender are materially advantaged.
Alaska is a capital-available but capital-protected market. Financing exists, but lenders prioritize stability, essential-use assets, and borrower strength over growth narratives or aggressive projections.
We are proud to be serving the state of Alaska. Here are our commercial loan statistics for this state.
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Commercial loan direct provides services in the following Alaska 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 Alaska economic reports to get a better understanding of your market.
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