Commercial Mortgage
Rates

Commercial mortgage rates are market competitive and depend on property type, leverage, debt service coverage, loan term and the swap or Treasury benchmark at closing. Clopton Capital prices each deal individually across fixed-rate, bridge and construction loans, so contact us for current rates on your property. This page explains what drives pricing and how lenders set a rate.

Commercial mortgage rates guide investors and business owners in securing competitive financing for income-producing properties, helping maximize returns and manage costs.

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Commercial Mortgage Rates

Want current information about commercial mortgage rates and trends from experienced CRE loan professionals? This page provides up‑to‑date insights into commercial property loan rates, what influences them, and what they mean for investors and borrowers in 2026.

Before securing a commercial real estate (CRE) loan — whether for acquisition, refinance, bridge financing, or construction — it’s important to understand:

  • What the current commercial loan rates are, and

  • Which factors influence those rates going forward

At Clopton Capital, we help investors and businesses access competitive commercial mortgage loans nationwide through a broad network of lenders.

What affects commercial mortgage rates

Commercial mortgage rates depend on the transaction, leverage, sponsorship, property type and market conditions. Rates for 5, 10, 20 and 30 year terms differ by lender and by loan. Request a quote for your property to see current options.

To see which factors move the rate on a single loan, read what determines your commercial mortgage rate.

Daily SOFR and U.S. Treasury benchmark rates
BenchmarkRateAs ofSource
SOFR overnight3.94%Oct 28, 2026Federal Reserve Bank of New York
SOFR 30 day average3.89656%Oct 29, 2026Federal Reserve Bank of New York
SOFR 90 day average3.77217%Oct 29, 2026Federal Reserve Bank of New York
3 year Treasury yield4.73%Oct 29, 2026U.S. Department of the Treasury
5 year Treasury yield4.78%Oct 29, 2026U.S. Department of the Treasury
7 year Treasury yield4.87%Oct 29, 2026U.S. Department of the Treasury
10 year Treasury yield4.98%Oct 29, 2026U.S. Department of the Treasury

Rates refresh once a day from the official sources. SOFR and SOFR averages: Federal Reserve Bank of New York. SOFR data is subject to the Terms of Use posted at newyorkfed.org; the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is not responsible for this publication of the data and is not affiliated with Clopton Capital. Treasury yields: U.S. Department of the Treasury, daily par yield curve rates.

Multifamily property loan terms:

  • Up to 80% loan to value for acquisitions and refinances
  • Up to 35 year amortizations
  • Interest only periods available
  • Cash out available
  • non-recourse & recourse options
  • Flexible prepayment penalties

Commercial property loan terms:

  • Up to 75% loan to value for acquisitions and refinances
  • Up to 30 year amortizations
  • Interest only periods available
  • Cash out available
  • non-recourse & recourse options
  • Flexible prepayment penalties

Bridge loan terms:

  • Up to 85% loan to cost for acquisitions and refinances
  • Interest only
  • Cash out available
  • non-recourse & recourse options
  • Proceeds used for transitional strategies, quick closings, situations where traditional lenders cannot close
 

What is a commercial real estate loan?

A commercial real estate loan is any loan used to make a purchase or take an action on a property related to a business venture. Commercial mortgage loans can be used to fund everything from hotel purchases to motels, apartment complexes, condo complexes, office spaces, and much more. In many respects, commercial real estate loans are like any real estate loan— though commercial property loan rates can differ from residential loans. They sometimes require an origination fee.

What types of properties qualify for a commercial loan?

Most property types that can be used to generate income can qualify for a commercial mortgage loan. That includes hotels, motels, apartments, office buildings, industrial spaces, warehouses, self-storage facilities, retail centers, condo complexes, and other multifamily real estate acquisitions. If you have questions about your specific property qualifies for a commercial real estate loan, contact Clopton Capital today and we’ll be happy to help.

Understanding How Commercial Mortgage Rates Are Set

In general, the average commercial loan rates are determined by the market. Interest rates can dip low and then climb back up again depending on a range of factors impacting the economy at a given point in time.

On a case by case basis, your commercial loan rates are determined by your creditworthiness, loan terms, and other details. The best commercial mortgage rates are usually reserved for those with good credit, ability to make a substantial downpayment, and a history of on-time payments of other loans.

Why Use a Commercial Mortgage Loan?

Commercial real estate properties can be incredibly lucrative, but most people don’t have the large amount of capital required to purchase them in cash. That’s where a commercial real estate loan comes in. These loans give you the up-front cash required to purchase the property, which is then paid back to the lender over time as a commercial mortgage. In this way, you can think of commercial mortgage loans as being very similar to residential mortgage loans you might use to purchase a house.

Everyone from large corporations to small business owners can use commercial real estate loans to buy an investment property, improve or renovate existing investment properties, or complete other tasks using business loans

Commercial real estate mortgage types

While all commercial real estate loans follow the same bird’s-eye-view structure, there are unique loan types for specific situations. A bridge loan, for example, is designed to have a short term lasting six months to a year. These loans provide funding necessary to make a purchase until more long-term funding can be made available. Bridge loan terms differ from a traditional loan product in that they have short periods and high interest rates — though the interest rate isn’t too consequential considering the short term of the loan.

What is the difference between residential and commercial interest rates

Residential and commercial interest rates tend to follow the same general trends, though they can differ by degrees. In general, commercial business loan rates tend to have higher interest and shorter loan terms.