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Washington State Commercial Real Estate Loans

Commercial real estate loans for Washington investors — 5+ unit multi-family, mixed-use, office, retail, and industrial. Nationwide private lender, available in all 50 states.

Washington State Commercial Real Estate Loans

Washington State hosts one of the most dynamic commercial real estate markets in the country. The Seattle-Eastside tech corridor drives multi-family and office demand; the Puget Sound port and logistics network underpins industrial investment; and Eastern Washington’s agricultural economy supports a distinct set of commercial property types in its own right.

We originate commercial real estate loans for Washington investors across the full property spectrum: 5+ unit multi-family, mixed-use, office, retail, industrial, and self-storage.

Commercial real estate loans qualify on the property’s cash flow, not personal income documentation. No tax returns required.

We are a nationwide private commercial lender — commercial loans are available in all 50 states and are not subject to the state licensing restrictions that apply to our residential mortgage products.

Check Commercial Loan Eligibility Talk to a Commercial Specialist — (833) 350-9185

Washington Commercial Markets We Serve

Seattle and the Eastside Seattle’s commercial market is defined by tech sector density (Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta), healthcare anchors (UW Medicine, Swedish), and one of the most constrained multi-family supply environments in the West. Bellevue and the Eastside have emerged as standalone commercial hubs with Class A office, luxury multi-family, and suburban retail demand. We finance commercial properties across Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, and the surrounding Puget Sound core.

South Sound and Tacoma Tacoma’s industrial and logistics demand — driven by proximity to the Port of Tacoma — makes it one of the strongest industrial investment markets in the Pacific Northwest. South Sound multi-family has benefited from relative affordability compared to Seattle, drawing renters south. We originate commercial loans in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Federal Way, Auburn, Puyallup, and Olympia.

North Puget Sound and Bellingham The Boeing and defense ecosystem in Everett, Marysville, and Mukilteo drives industrial and multi-family demand in Snohomish County. Bellingham, near the Canadian border, has a strong university economy (WWU) and growing multi-family market. We originate commercial loans across Snohomish and Whatcom Counties.

Spokane and Eastern Washington Spokane is the commercial hub of Eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Healthcare (Providence, MultiCare), higher education (WSU, Gonzaga, EWU), and government are the primary economic drivers. The Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Richland, Pasco) have a distinct DOE/defense economy tied to the Hanford complex. We work across Eastern Washington including Yakima, Wenatchee, and the Tri-Cities.


Property Types We Finance in Washington

Property TypeMin LoanTypical LTVNotes
Multi-family (5+ units)$500K70–75%Apartment buildings, garden-style, mixed residential
Mixed-use$500K65–75%Retail/residential combos; commercial first floor + apartments
Office$750K65–70%Medical, professional, flex-office; Class A Eastside deals welcome
Retail$500K65–70%Strip centers, NNN single-tenant, neighborhood retail
Industrial / warehouse$750K65–75%Light industrial, flex, logistics; port-adjacent premium
Self-storage$1M65–70%Existing stabilized facilities

Typical Loan Terms

FeatureRange
Loan amounts$500,000 – $10,000,000+
Term5, 7, or 10-year fixed with 25–30 year amortization
LTV65–75% depending on property type
DSCR minimum1.20–1.30
Close time45–75 days
Income docsNot required — property cash flow qualifies
VestingLLC preferred; single-asset SPV standard
Reserves6–12 months operating + capex

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We originate commercial real estate loans statewide — Tacoma, Bellevue, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Bellingham, Olympia, and surrounding markets. Commercial real estate loans are a 50-state product not limited by residential licensing geography.
$500,000 on most commercial property types. Office and self-storage typically start at $750,000–$1,000,000. Seattle and Eastside deals frequently come in well above these minimums given the market’s premium pricing.
45–75 days for most deals. Commercial underwriting requires Phase I environmental, property condition assessment, rent roll verification, and a commercial appraisal using income-capitalization methodology. Stabilized multi-family and NNN retail close faster; value-add deals take longer.
Yes — and it is strongly preferred. Single-asset LLCs are standard for commercial investment. You will need the operating agreement, EIN letter, and formation documents at closing.
No. Commercial real estate loans are not subject to Washington’s consumer lending or mortgage licensing requirements. We originate commercial loans in all 50 states without residential license constraints.


Check Commercial Loan Eligibility Talk to a Commercial Specialist — (833) 350-9185

1st Nationwide Mortgage, NMLS 1281. Commercial real estate loans subject to property underwriting, sponsor qualification, and lender approval. Terms, LTV, and DSCR minimums vary by property type and loan amount. Not all applicants or properties will qualify. Commercial loans are available in all 50 states and are not subject to residential NMLS licensing restrictions.

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