Commercial Real Estate Financing in Texas

Commercial Loan Direct (CLD) provides commercial real estate loans in Texas. Current commercial loan rates in Texas range from 4.73% to 12.75% depending on the loan program.

Texas Commercial Loan Rates

Loan Types Rates LTV Loan Amount Occupancy
Conventional 4.73% - 8.75% 80% $1,000,000+ Investment + Owner Occupied
Conduit / CMBS 5.61% - 7.54% 75% $2,000,000+ Investment
Insurance 5.11% - 8.39% 75% $5,000,000+ Investment + Owner Occupied
FHA / HUD 4.64% - 5.99% 83.3% $5,000,000+ Investment
USDA 6% - 8.75% 85% $1,000,000+ Investment + Owner Occupied
Bridge 5.75% - 12.75% 80% $1,500,000+ Investment
Construction 5.5% - 8.75% 83.3% $1,000,000+ Investment
SBA 5.75% - 8.75% 85% - 90% $1,000,000+ Owner Occupied

For more in-depth commercial interest rates, please visit our Commercial Loan Rates page. If you are looking to finance or refinance a multifamily property, please visit our Texas multifamily loans 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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Types of Commercial Loans in Texas

Investment Property Mortgages

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 Mortgages

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.

Commercial loan landscape in Texas (high-level snapshot)

Texas has one of the largest and most competitive commercial lending markets in the U.S. Capital is widely available, but underwriting has become more disciplined. Lenders are still active, yet approvals hinge on cash-flow durability, realistic leverage, and clear exit or refinance paths. Texas remains a growth market, but lenders are no longer underwriting purely on population or job growth narratives.

What lenders are most comfortable financing

Industrial and logistics continue to be the most lender-favored asset class across Texas, particularly in Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and major distribution corridors. Modern facilities with strong tenants and long lease terms are the easiest to finance.

Owner-occupied properties are consistently attractive to banks and credit unions, especially when the operating business has stable historical cash flow and experienced ownership.

Stabilized multifamily can still finance, but lenders are more conservative than in prior years due to recent supply pressure. Well-located, workforce-oriented properties tend to underwrite better than luxury Class A projects.

Service-based and necessity retail (medical, grocery-adjacent, personal services) remain financeable when occupancy and tenant quality are strong.

Where underwriting gets tougher

Office is the most challenged asset class statewide. Even in major metros, lenders require lower leverage, strong pre-leasing, and top-tier locations. Suburban and older office buildings face significant resistance.

New-construction multifamily and heavy value-add deals are underwritten cautiously due to elevated supply in certain metros and slower rent growth.

Refinances can be difficult when prior loans were originated at very low rates and current cash flow struggles to support higher debt service.

Market-by-market dynamics (how lenders tend to think)

Dallas–Fort Worth: One of the deepest lender pools in the country. Industrial is strongest, multifamily is selective, and office is heavily scrutinized.

Houston: Diverse economy supports lending across asset types, but energy exposure and insurance costs factor into underwriting.

Austin: Long-term growth narrative remains positive, but lenders are cautious on office and high-end multifamily after rapid prior expansion.

San Antonio and secondary metros: Generally viewed as stable and affordable, though lenders may cap leverage slightly lower due to perceived liquidity risk.

Who is lending in Texas (and what that means for terms)

Regional and national banks are very active and competitive, particularly for relationship-driven borrowers and stabilized assets.

Credit unions can offer attractive terms for owner-occupied and small-to-mid balance loans.

Life companies and institutional lenders target large, high-quality assets with long-term income visibility.

Debt funds and non-bank lenders provide flexibility for transitional deals or higher leverage needs, typically at higher cost.

Key underwriting themes unique to Texas

Insurance costs (especially in coastal and hail-prone regions) are a growing underwriting focus and can materially affect DSCR.

Tax and assessment volatility is closely reviewed; lenders stress expenses to ensure cash flow durability.

Sponsor strength and liquidity matter significantly, particularly for larger loans or transitional assets.

What “good” looks like to a Texas lender right now

A strong Texas loan request usually features conservative leverage, documented historical NOI, stable tenancy, and experienced sponsorship.

Deals that rely on aggressive rent growth, short-term exits, or optimistic absorption assumptions tend to struggle.

Bottom line

Texas remains a capital-abundant but underwriting-driven market. Industrial and owner-occupied deals are the easiest paths to financing, while office and supply-heavy multifamily segments face tighter terms.

Locations Served in Texas

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

Texas Cities and Towns Served

251

Lending Cities

Commercial loan direct provides services in the following Texas 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.

Commercial Loan FAQs in Texas

Commercial interest rates in Texas vary based on loan type, property type, loan-to-value, debt service coverage ratio, borrower strength, and market conditions. They range from approximately 4.73% to 12.75%.

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

Commercial loan rates in Texas 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 Texas, including Conventional, Insurance, SBA, USDA, and selected agency programs when eligibility requirements are met.

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

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