CRE lending benchmarks
The reference thresholds Relendi's underwriting engine applies to commercial real estate deals — the numbers lenders typically underwrite to for stabilized properties. Last updated 2026-07-11.
Licensed CC BY 4.0 — free to cite with attribution. Cite as: “Relendi CRE Lending Benchmarks” · https://relendi.com/benchmarks
Market cap rates by state and asset class
| Asset class | New York | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 5.0% | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed-Use | 5.5% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Office | 6.0% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Hotel | 7.0% | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Retail | 6.0% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Industrial | 5.5% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Self-Storage | 6.0% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
Benchmark cap rates for stabilized assets; individual submarkets and property quality move actual pricing substantially. See what a cap rate is.
Minimum DSCR by transaction type
| Stabilized / refinance | 1.25x |
| Acquisition | 1.20x |
| Construction | 1.10x |
| Bridge | 1.10x |
Maximum LTV by transaction type
| Stabilized / refinance | 75% |
| Acquisition | 75% |
| Construction | 65% |
| Bridge | 70% |
Typical operating expense ratios
| Asset class | Expenses / revenue |
|---|---|
| Residential | 40% |
| Mixed-Use | 42% |
| Office | 45% |
| Hotel | 65% |
| Retail | 35% |
| Industrial | 30% |
| Self-Storage | 35% |
| Land | 0% |
Ratios assume gross-lease structures; lease type changes the math.
Test your deal against these benchmarks
The loan sizer applies all four constraints to your numbers, and the DSCR calculator shows the maximum loan your income supports at these thresholds.
Frequently asked questions
Where do these benchmarks come from?
These are the reference thresholds used by Relendi's underwriting engine to score commercial real estate deals, reflecting typical market practice for stabilized properties in New York, Florida, and nationally. Individual lenders set their own criteria — treat these as the center of the market, not a rule.
Can I cite or republish these benchmarks?
Yes. This dataset is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license (CC BY 4.0). Cite as: 'Relendi CRE Lending Benchmarks' with a link to relendi.com/benchmarks.
Why do cap rate benchmarks differ between New York and Florida?
Cap rates embed each market's growth expectations, liquidity, and risk. New York's deeper institutional demand typically compresses cap rates 25–50 basis points below Florida's for the same asset class, though individual submarkets vary widely.
How often are these benchmarks updated?
They are versioned with Relendi's underwriting engine and reviewed as market conditions shift. The last-updated date is shown on this page and in the dataset metadata.