Commercial Loan Direct (CLD) provides commercial real estate loans in the state of Arkansas. Current commercial loan rates in Arkansas 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 AR.
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.
Arkansas’s commercial lending market is stable, relationship-driven, and conservative. Capital is available through community and regional banks, but underwriting emphasizes cash-flow reliability, borrower strength, and simple deal structures. Lenders tend to favor straightforward transactions tied to local economic demand rather than aggressive growth or speculative strategies.
Owner-occupied properties are among the easiest deals to finance in Arkansas, particularly when backed by established businesses with consistent operating history and documented cash flow.
Industrial, warehouse, and distribution properties tied to manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, and regional logistics tend to underwrite well, especially when tenancy is stable.
Essential retail and service properties (medical offices, grocery-adjacent centers, fuel stations, and local service businesses) are viewed favorably due to predictable demand.
Office properties are underwritten cautiously, especially in smaller cities and suburban locations with limited tenant depth. Older office buildings often require lower leverage.
Value-add and transitional deals face tighter leverage and higher equity requirements, particularly if they rely on aggressive lease-up or rent growth assumptions.
Speculative development is generally difficult to finance without significant pre-leasing or substantial borrower equity.
Northwest Arkansas: The most lender-active region in the state due to corporate presence, population growth, and economic diversification. Lenders show better appetite for industrial, owner-occupied, and stabilized multifamily assets.
Little Rock: Stable but conservative lending environment, with strongest interest in essential-use properties and owner-occupied deals.
Secondary and rural markets: Financing becomes more selective, with lenders focusing heavily on borrower relationships, low leverage, and essential property use.
Community and regional banks dominate the commercial lending landscape. Relationships, local knowledge, and borrower reputation are key approval drivers.
Credit unions can be competitive for owner-occupied and smaller-balance loans.
National and institutional lenders participate less frequently and usually focus on larger, stabilized assets in primary markets.
Cash-flow consistency is prioritized over projected growth.
Tenant concentration risk is closely reviewed, particularly for single-tenant properties.
Sponsor experience and liquidity often matter as much as property-level metrics.
A strong Arkansas loan request typically includes conservative leverage, stable historical NOI, strong guarantors, and a straightforward business plan.
Deals built on aggressive assumptions or rapid repositioning strategies tend to struggle.
Arkansas is a capital-available but conservative lending market. Owner-occupied, industrial, and essential-use properties offer the clearest paths to financing, while office and speculative projects face tighter underwriting.
We are proud to be serving the state of Arkansas. Here are our commercial loan statistics for this state.
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Commercial loan direct provides services in the following Arkansas 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 Arkansas economic reports to get a better understanding of your market.
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