Midwest · Multifamily · First lien
Multifamily hard money loans in Illinois.
First-position multifamily loans across Illinois — typically $1M–$5M, larger considered — for acquisitions, maturities, bridge and value-add plans. Reviewed and decided directly by the principals.
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Illinois market context
The economy behind the collateral.
Illinois's economy is centered on Chicago's role as a national transportation, finance, and logistics hub, with rail and highway infrastructure connecting it to markets nationwide. Downstate Illinois supports agriculture, manufacturing, and state government activity in Springfield.
- Freight rail and logistics
- Financial services
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Corporate headquarters
- Higher education
Multifamily underwriting
What we look at first.
- Trailing rent roll, collections and concessions
- Unit condition and the real cost of turns and deferred capex
- Expense load — insurance, taxes, payroll and utilities
- Submarket rents and competing new supply
- Sponsor's operating track record and management plan
Situations
Multifamily loans we see in Illinois.
- Floating-rate bridge loans maturing before the property is ready for agency debt
- Acquisitions of underperforming communities with a renovation plan
- Lease-up after a renovation or new delivery
- Partnership disputes that require a buyout
Selling a multifamily property in Illinois? Stokley also buys real estate as a principal. Submit it for acquisition.
Illinois metros
Local lending pages.
We lend across Illinois, not only in these metros. Each page covers the local economy and a direct request form.
Hard money lending guidelines
- Annual rate
- From 11.5%
- Origination
- From 2% of the loan amount
- 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.
Request loan terms
Illinois multifamily loan request.
Questions
Illinois multifamily loans, answered.
- Does Stokley Capital make multifamily loans in Illinois?
- Yes. We make first-position multifamily hard money and bridge loans throughout Illinois, including Chicago, Naperville, Rockford, Springfield and smaller markets.
- How large are your Illinois multifamily loans?
- Typically $1M–$5M, first lien. Larger loans are considered.
- What should a Illinois multifamily 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 private real estate owner-operator that provides business-purpose loans. Decisions are made by the principals.
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.
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Next step
Financing multifamily in Illinois?
Send the property, amount and deadline. A principal will respond directly.