Texas · Mixed-Use
Texas mixed-use financing.
Bridge, construction, and renovation financing for mixed-use properties across Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Urban infill (Deep Ellum, the Heights, East Austin, Pearl District), adaptive reuse, and ground-up development.
By David Hodara ·
8+
Active urban corridors
$1M-$50M+
Loan range
65%+
Residential income share preferred
2-4 weeks
Typical close
Texas mixed-use market context
Texas mixed-use is anchored by Austin (East Austin, downtown, the Domain), Dallas (Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, Knox-Henderson), Houston (the Heights, Montrose, EaDo), and San Antonio (Pearl District). These corridors have seen sustained density growth as Texas urban cores have densified.
Most Texas mixed-use is underwritten as multifamily with a commercial component when residential income exceeds 65-70% of total. Above the threshold, lenders use mixed-use commercial pricing. Ground-floor retail tenant credit (national vs local) and lease term significantly affect underwriting.
Typical loan products for Texas mixed-use
Each deal gets routed to the product structure that fits. Most mixed-use deals in Texas use one of the following.
Bridge loans
Short-term financing for acquisition, reposition, or stabilization of mixed-use property. Underwritten with commercial typically capped at 30-40% of total income.
Construction loans
Ground-up or heavy redevelopment financing for mixed-use, with draw schedule aligned to milestones.
Renovation loans
Single-facility acquisition + rehab for value-add mixed-use repositioning.
Top Texas markets we actively fund
We work mixed-use deals across Texas, with deepest lender relationships in the metros below.
Texas mixed-use FAQ
What's the residential-vs-commercial threshold Texas lenders use for mixed-use?
Most underwrite as multifamily when residential income exceeds 65-70% of total. Below that, mixed-use commercial pricing applies (lower LTV, higher rate). The threshold varies by lender from 60% to 75%.
Are adaptive reuse projects financeable in Texas?
Yes, especially in Austin, Dallas, and Houston where historic and industrial conversion is common. Construction lenders want a clear scope of structural work, historic preservation compliance plans if applicable, and a sponsor with adaptive reuse track record. Phase I environmental is often a deal-mover on industrial conversions.
What's typical leverage on Texas mixed-use bridge?
70-75% LTV on stabilized mixed-use, 65-70% on value-add or transitional. Construction tops at 80% LTC with pre-leasing on the commercial portion and sponsor experience.
How does Texas property tax volatility affect mixed-use underwriting?
Mixed-use tax burden depends on use mix and county valuation methodology. Lenders typically use stressed tax assumptions and expect operators to budget annual reappraisal increases. New construction triggers reassessment at fair market value at completion, often a 30-50% step-up vs. prior land valuation.
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