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Commercial Real Estate

Small Balance CRE Loans

Riverside Park Capital makes small balance commercial real estate loans for investors and sponsors below the institutional threshold: up to $15,000,000 for purchase and rate-and-term refinance and up to $5,000,000 for cash-out refinance, on occupied commercial property.

$100,000 to $15,000,000 for purchase and rate-and-term refinance; cash-out refinance up to $5,000,000
Small Balance CRE

Commercial purchase and rate-and-term refinance: up to $15 million. Commercial cash-out: up to $5 million. Residential DSCR: up to $5 million. Fix & flip: up to $5 million. Construction: up to $5 million. SBA loan limits are separate from total project financing.

Key loan facts

Loan Amount
$100,000 to $15,000,000 for purchase and rate-and-term refinance; cash-out refinance up to $5,000,000
Eligible properties
Multifamily (5+ units), Mixed-use, Retail, Office, Industrial and warehouse, Self-storage, Cold storage, Hotels and motels, Data centers
Term
$100,000 to $15,000,000 for purchase and rate-and-term refinance
Maximum Leverage
75%
Minimum DSCR
1.15x
Minimum FICO
680

Eligible Asset Types

  • Multifamily (5+ units)
  • Mixed-use
  • Retail
  • Office
  • Industrial and warehouse
  • Self-storage
  • Cold storage
  • Hotels and motels
  • Data centers

Underwriting Guidelines

  • Loan size: $100,000 to $15,000,000 for purchase and rate-and-term refinance
  • Cash-out refinance: up to $5,000,000
  • Maximum LTV: 75%
  • Minimum DSCR: 1.15x
  • Minimum FICO: 680
  • Occupied commercial real estate only
  • Closing in as little as 30 days, subject to underwriting
  • All property types are subject to underwriting.

Who This Is For

  • Independent CRE investors below the CMBS threshold
  • Sponsors who cannot access institutional capital
  • Investors acquiring small commercial properties

Who This Is Not For

  • Transactions exceeding $15M
  • Owner-occupied residential

Frequently Asked Questions

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Tell us about the property. We send preliminary terms, which are an estimate and not an approval.

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Subject to underwriting, collateral review, borrower qualification, and lender approval. Not a commitment to lend.

Program Loan Limits

Commercial purchase and rate-and-term refinance: up to $15 million. Commercial cash-out: up to $5 million. Residential DSCR: up to $5 million. Fix & flip: up to $5 million. Construction: up to $5 million. SBA loan limits are separate from total project financing.

Not eligible: owner-occupied residential. Limits vary by program, property and deal, and we confirm them for each deal.

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Commercial real estate and investor property loans. Commercial purchase and rate-and-term refinance: up to $15 million. Commercial cash-out: up to $5 million. Residential DSCR: up to $5 million. Fix & flip: up to $5 million. Construction: up to $5 million. SBA loan limits are separate from total project financing.

Subject to underwriting, collateral review, borrower qualification, and lender approval. Not a commitment to lend.

Riverside Park Capital

Riverside Park Capital is the lender for permanent commercial real estate and residential investor financing. Commercial purchase and rate-and-term refinance: up to $15 million. Commercial cash-out: up to $5 million. Residential DSCR: up to $5 million. Fix & flip: up to $5 million. Construction: up to $5 million. SBA loan limits are separate from total project financing.

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Riverside Park Capital is not a bank. Financing programs, terms, rates, leverage, loan amounts, and eligibility are subject to underwriting review, lender approval, collateral evaluation, borrower qualifications, market conditions, and applicable law. Information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to lend, loan approval, investment advice, legal advice, tax advice, or a securities offering. Riverside Park Capital does not provide consumer mortgage loans, owner-occupied residential loans, or any product regulated under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) or the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) as a consumer product. All loan programs are for business-purpose, investment, or commercial transactions only. Programs, terms, and availability are subject to change without notice.

© 2026 Riverside Park Capital. All rights reserved. Not a consumer mortgage lender. Commercial purchase and rate-and-term refinance: up to $15 million. Commercial cash-out: up to $5 million. Residential DSCR: up to $5 million. Fix & flip: up to $5 million. Construction: up to $5 million. SBA loan limits are separate from total project financing. Limits and eligibility vary by program.