Office · Nationwide
Office real estate financing.
Bridge, renovation, and conversion financing for office properties across the US. Trophy Class A, value-add repositioning, and adaptive reuse to residential or mixed-use. $1M to $50M+.
By David Hodara ·
$1M-$50M+
Loan range
24-48h
Term sheet
60-65%
Class A LTV
Repositioning focus
Class B/C
office market context
Office is the most bifurcated CRE asset class in the US in 2026. Trophy Class A in prime locations (Manhattan Park Avenue, Century City, La Jolla, Boston Back Bay) has stabilized rents and occupancy. Older Class B and Class C in central business districts (especially San Francisco, Chicago Loop, parts of Manhattan) face structural vacancy from hybrid work and tenant flight to quality. The asset class is being actively repriced.
Financing dynamics reflect this bifurcation. Trophy Class A remains financeable at moderate leverage with credit-tenant rent rolls. Class B and C are typically only financeable for repositioning (workspace conversion, tenant improvement program) or full conversion to residential or mixed-use. Pure stabilized hold financing on Class B/C in challenged CBDs has thinned dramatically.
Office-to-residential conversion is an active sub-segment with municipal incentive programs in NYC (467-m tax abatement), Chicago, Los Angeles, and others. Construction-style financing for conversions requires feasibility study, entitlement clear, sponsor experience with adaptive reuse, and a clear permanent exit.
Typical loan products for office
Each deal gets routed to the product structure that fits.
Bridge loans
Short-term financing (6-24 months) for acquisition, reposition, lease-up, or recap. 7-10 day close on clean files, 8-12% interest-only, up to 75-80% LTV.
Renovation / rehab loans
Acquisition + rehab in a single facility. Up to 90% of purchase price + 100% of rehab cost. Interest-only with rehab draws.
Office financing by state
State-specific dynamics affect every office deal — insurance, property tax, rent regulation, entitlement timelines, lender pool composition. Browse the per-state pages.
Related questions
Common office-related questions answered in our knowledge base.
office FAQ
Is office still financeable in 2026?
Yes, with sharp lender selectivity. Trophy Class A in prime locations remains financeable at moderate leverage. Class B/C is typically financed for repositioning or conversion rather than stabilized hold. Each lender's appetite varies materially by submarket and asset profile.
What's typical leverage on office bridge?
55-65% LTV on Class A stabilized with strong rent roll. 45-55% on Class B/C value-add or transitional. Conversion loans price separately based on entitlement status, sponsor experience, and exit plan.
Are office-to-residential conversions financeable?
Yes, increasingly active. NYC OTRR (Office Conversion Accelerator) + 467-m tax incentive, LA Adaptive Reuse Ordinance, and Chicago LaSalle Street Reimagined program support qualifying conversions. Construction lenders want entitlement clear, structural assessment, and sponsor track record on conversions.
How does WALT (weighted average lease term) factor into underwriting?
Heavily. Properties with WALT under 3 years face significant rollover risk and price conservatively. Strong WALT (5+ years) with credit tenants unlocks the most favorable terms. Lenders stress-test for known move-outs at lease expiration over the next 24-36 months.
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