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    Hotel hard money loans in Arkansas (AR).

    First-position hotel loans across Arkansas (AR). Typical loan size: $500,000 to $5 million. Larger loans up to $10 to $15 million are considered case by case. No loans under $500,000. Reviewed and decided directly by the principals.

    Yes. Stokley Capital makes first-position hotel hard money and bridge loans across Arkansas (AR), typically $500,000 to $5 million, with larger loans up to $10 to $15 million considered case by case and no loans under $500,000. Every loan is business-purpose and subject to underwriting.

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    Arkansas market context

    The economy behind the collateral.

    Arkansas' economy is anchored by retail and food distribution headquarters, transportation logistics, and agriculture, with Northwest Arkansas serving as a corporate and supply-chain hub.

    • Retail and consumer goods
    • Food processing and agriculture
    • Trucking and logistics
    • Manufacturing
    • Healthcare

    Hotels & Hospitality underwriting

    Sized to as-is value.

    Loans are sized to as-is real estate value, in first position, as bridge and hard money. Net operating income and projections do not set the loan amount.

    • Trailing twelve-month RevPAR, occupancy and ADR
    • Franchise status, PIP obligations and brand relationship
    • Management company and labor model
    • Demand generators and the local supply pipeline
    • Capital plan and remaining FF&E life

    Situations

    Hotel loans we see in Arkansas.

    • Property improvement plans (PIPs) a bank will not fund
    • Maturities on hotels still recovering to prior performance
    • Change of flag or conversion to independent
    • Acquisitions from motivated or lender-driven sellers

    Selling a hotel property in Arkansas? Stokley Capital is also a real estate investment firm. We acquire, own and operate real estate across the United States. Submit it for acquisition.

    Arkansas metros

    Local lending pages.

    We lend across Arkansas, not only in these metros. Each page covers the local economy and a direct request form.

    Hard money lending guidelines

    Asset-based financing. We focus on the property's value and the owner's equity, not a credit score. Low credit does not rule out a request. Every deal is subject to underwriting.

    Term
    6 to 12 months
    Payments
    Interest only
    Loan-to-value
    Up to 70%
    Lien position
    First position only

    Third-party closing costs are separate.

    Every term sheet is different. Every deal goes through underwriting and has specific terms. These are guidelines, not a commitment to lend.

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    Arkansas hotel loan request.

    Loan request

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    3. Documents

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    Submit a deal if you only have the basics.

    Submitting a request is not an application for credit and creates no obligation on either side. Any financing is subject to underwriting, diligence and approval.

    Questions

    Arkansas hotel loans, answered.

    Does Stokley Capital make hotel loans in Arkansas?
    Yes. We make first-position hotel hard money and bridge loans throughout Arkansas (AR), including Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and smaller markets.
    How large are your Arkansas hotel loans?
    Typical loan size: $500,000 to $5 million. Larger loans up to $10 to $15 million are considered case by case. No loans under $500,000.
    What should a Arkansas hotel loan request include?
    Property address, loan amount and purpose, current income and occupancy, existing debt, the business plan and the deadline. Rent rolls and operating statements help but are not needed for a first read.
    Are you a broker?
    No. Stokley Capital is a direct private lender. Requests are reviewed and decided in-house.

    Nothing on this website is an offer to lend or a commitment of capital. All loans are subject to underwriting, due diligence, documentation and approval. Published lending guidelines are for general guidance only. Every deal goes through underwriting and has specific terms.

    Next step

    Financing hotel in Arkansas?

    Send the property, amount and deadline. A principal will respond directly.