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Multi-Family · Conventional

Conventional Multi-Family Loan in Florida

A conventional loan on a multi-family can start as low as 3%–5% down with PMI that cancels at 20% equity. Here is how conventional financing handles a multi-family in Florida.

5+
Units
Commercial / DSCR
Loan Type
20%–30%
Down
Cash-flow driven
Florida
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Conventional Multi-Family Loan in Florida

Conventional financing on a multi-family avoids FHA's upfront premium and lets PMI fall off at 20% equity, which often makes it cheaper for buyers with a 680+ score. Down payments depend on occupancy and property type. For a multi-family, we run conventional against FHA so you see the real monthly difference, not just the headline rate.

A multi-family property of five or more units crosses into commercial financing. Approval shifts away from your personal income and onto the building's net operating income and its ability to cover the debt.

These loans use DSCR (debt-service-coverage ratio) or commercial underwriting: the lender wants the property's income to exceed its mortgage payment by a comfortable margin. Down payments run 20% to 30%, terms are often shorter, and reserves matter. Your credit still counts, but the property's rent roll and expenses drive the decision.

We shop DSCR and commercial lenders for Florida multi-family, structuring the loan so the building's cash flow carries the approval and the down payment fits your capital.

Multi-Family at a Glance

Five or more units is commercial, not residential.
Qualified on the property's net operating income.
Down payments typically 20%–30%.
DSCR loans avoid personal income documentation.

Read the full multi-family financing guide, or compare other angles: Requirements · Financing Guide · FHA · DSCR.

Multi-Family Snapshot
Units5+
Loan TypeCommercial / DSCR
Down20%–30%
FloridaCash-flow driven
How It Works
01
Apply Online
5 min · soft credit pull only
02
Match Loan
We shop lenders for the property
03
Processing
Our team handles paperwork
04
Close
Typically 14–21 days
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Conventional Multi-Family Loan Questions

Is a conventional loan good for a multi-family?

For stronger credit, often yes. Conventional skips FHA's upfront mortgage insurance and its PMI cancels, so the long-run cost on a multi-family can be lower. We compare both for your exact numbers.

How do I finance a 5+ unit apartment building?

With a commercial or DSCR loan qualified on the building's income rather than your salary. Expect 20% to 30% down and a focus on net operating income and debt coverage. We shop DSCR and commercial lenders for Florida multi-family.

What DSCR do lenders want on multi-family?

Most want a debt-service-coverage ratio of at least 1.20–1.25, meaning the property earns 20%-25% more than its mortgage payment. A higher ratio improves your rate. We structure the deal to hit the target.

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Figures are illustrative only and vary by property, credit score, loan amount, income, and market conditions. Subject to credit approval. Not a commitment to lend. NMLS# 1859012. Equal Housing Lender.