MULTIFAMILY (5+ UNITS) · California (CA) Underwriting Matrix · Stephen R. Mannenbach, J.D., MBA

California Multifamily Loans (5–8, 5–9, 5–10, 5–25 & 5+ Unit Apartment Financing) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

California Multifamily (5+ Units) provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 75%–80% LTV Purchase / 70%–75% Cash-Out across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 6.50% – 8.50% (Perm) / 8.99%+ (Value-Add Bridge) (30-Yr Fixed, 5/1 & 7/1 ARM, 10-Yr IO, 24-Mo Bridge, 660+ FICO min FICO, 21 – 30 Business Days close). In California (CA), lenders underwrite to a Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — Civil Code §2924) statutory framework (120–135 days-day average timeline), a 0.75% average property tax rate (~$466/mo at the $745,000 state median), and $510/$100K hazard insurance (~$317/mo).

Max Leverage / LTC
Up to 75%–80% LTV Purchase / 70%–75% Cash-Out
Min FICO: 660+ FICO
2026 Rate Band
6.50% – 8.50% (Perm) / 8.99%+ (Value-Add Bridge)
30-Yr Fixed, 5/1 & 7/1 ARM, 10-Yr IO, 24-Mo Bridge
CA Security Instrument
Non-Judicial (Deed of Trust — Civil Code §2924)
120–135 days days avg timeline
CA Avg Tax & Ins
0.75% Tax
$510/$100K Hazard Ins

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California Multifamily (5+ Units) (2026) — Up to 75%–80% LTV Purchase / 70%–75% Cash-Out, 6.50% – 8.50% (Perm) / 8.99%+ (Value-Add Bridge) | Stephen R. Mannenbach | Stephen Mannenbach