Commercial Real Estate Financing in Vermont

Commercial Loan Direct (CLD) provides commercial real estate loans in Vermont. Current commercial loan rates in Vermont range from 4.88% to 12.9% depending on the loan program.

Vermont Commercial Loan Rates

Loan Types Rates LTV Loan Amount Occupancy
Conventional 4.88% - 8.9% 80% $1,000,000+ Investment + Owner Occupied
Conduit / CMBS 5.76% - 7.69% 75% $2,000,000+ Investment
Insurance 5.26% - 8.54% 75% $5,000,000+ Investment + Owner Occupied
FHA / HUD 4.79% - 6.14% 83.3% $5,000,000+ Investment
USDA 6.15% - 8.9% 85% $1,000,000+ Investment + Owner Occupied
Bridge 5.9% - 12.9% 80% $1,500,000+ Investment
Construction 5.65% - 8.9% 83.3% $1,000,000+ Investment
SBA 5.9% - 8.9% 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 Vermont 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 Vermont

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 Vermont (high-level snapshot)

Vermont’s commercial lending market is small, conservative, and relationship-driven. Capital is available primarily through community and regional banks, but underwriting emphasizes cash-flow stability, borrower experience, and local market fundamentals. Lenders favor simple, well-supported deals over aggressive growth or speculative strategies.

What lenders are most comfortable financing

Owner-occupied properties are among the most lender-friendly transactions in Vermont, particularly when backed by long-established local businesses with consistent operating history.

Essential-use properties such as medical offices, professional services, community retail, and agricultural-related facilities tend to underwrite well due to steady local demand.

Stabilized multifamily can obtain financing, especially workforce and mid-market housing in population centers.

Light industrial and artisan manufacturing tied to food production, specialty manufacturing, and regional supply chains can finance when tenancy and operations are stable.

Where underwriting gets tougher

Office properties are underwritten cautiously, especially older buildings or assets in smaller towns with limited tenant depth.

Hospitality is financeable but conservative underwriting applies due to seasonality and reliance on tourism.

Value-add and transitional deals face tighter leverage and higher equity requirements, particularly when reliant on aggressive lease-up or rent growth assumptions.

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

Burlington Metro: The most lender-active market in the state, with better appetite for stabilized multifamily, owner-occupied, and essential-use properties.

Resort and tourism areas: Financing is selective, with lenders closely reviewing seasonality, insurance costs, and operating volatility.

Rural markets: Lending is highly relationship-driven, with conservative leverage and strong guarantor requirements.

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

Community and regional banks dominate commercial lending. Relationships, deposits, and borrower reputation play a major role in approvals.

Credit unions can be competitive for owner-occupied and smaller-balance loans.

National and institutional lenders participate selectively, typically for larger, stabilized assets in primary markets.

Key underwriting themes unique to Vermont

Market size and liquidity are central underwriting considerations.

Regulatory and environmental considerations can affect project feasibility and timelines.

Expense realism, including heating, maintenance, and insurance, is stressed in lender models.

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

A strong Vermont loan request typically includes conservative leverage, stable historical NOI, experienced sponsorship, and a straightforward business plan.

Deals built on aggressive assumptions or short-term exit strategies tend to struggle.

Bottom line

Vermont is a capital-available but conservative lending market. Owner-occupied, stabilized multifamily, and essential-use properties offer the clearest paths to financing, while office, hospitality, and highly transitional projects face tighter underwriting.

Locations Served in Vermont

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

Vermont Cities and Towns Served

16

Lending Cities

Commercial loan direct provides services in the following Vermont 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.

  • Addison
  • Addison County
  • Arlington
  • Barre
  • Bellows Falls
  • Bennington
  • Bennington County
  • Brandon
  • Brattleboro
  • Bridport
  • Bristol
  • Burlington
  • Caledonia County
  • Castleton
  • Charlotte
  • Chelsea
  • Chester
  • Chittenden
  • Chittenden County
  • Clarendon
  • Colchester
  • Danby
  • Dover
  • Enosburg Falls
  • Essex County
  • Essex Junction
  • Fair Haven
  • Ferrisburgh
  • Franklin County
  • Grand Isle County
  • Guildhall
  • Hardwick
  • Hartford
  • Hinesburg
  • Hyde Park
  • Jamaica
  • Jericho
  • Johnson
  • Lamoille County
  • Leicester
  • Lincoln
  • Londonderry
  • Lunenburg
  • Lyndon
  • Lyndonville
  • Manchester Center
  • Mendon
  • Middlebury (village)
  • Milton
  • Montgomery
  • Montpelier
  • Moretown
  • Morristown
  • Morrisville
  • Mount Holly
  • Newfane
  • Newport
  • North Bennington
  • North Hero
  • Northfield
  • Orange County
  • Orleans County
  • Pawlet
  • Poultney
  • Pownal
  • Randolph
  • Richford
  • Rockingham
  • Rutland
  • Rutland County
  • Saint Albans
  • Saint Johnsbury
  • Salisbury
  • South Barre
  • South Burlington
  • Springfield
  • St Johnsbury
  • Starksboro
  • Stowe
  • Swanton
  • Townshend
  • Vergennes
  • Washington
  • Washington County
  • Waterbury
  • West Brattleboro
  • West Rutland
  • White River Junction
  • Wilder
  • Williamstown
  • Williston
  • Windham County
  • Windsor
  • Windsor County
  • Winooski
  • Woodstock

Commercial Loan FAQs in Vermont

Commercial interest rates in Vermont vary based on loan type, property type, loan-to-value, debt service coverage ratio, borrower strength, and market conditions. They range from approximately 4.88% to 12.9%.

Borrowers in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont, including Conventional, Insurance, SBA, USDA, and selected agency programs when eligibility requirements are met.

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

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