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Self-storage hard money loans in Mobile, AL.
First-position self-storage loans in Mobile, Alabama (AL) — typically $1M–$5M, larger considered — for acquisitions, maturities, bridge and value-add plans. Reviewed and decided directly by the principals.
Stokley Intelligence · Updated September 2026
Self-Storage Market Data 2026
A sourced view of U.S. self-storage fundamentals—occupancy, rents, new supply and capital markets—and the situations they may create for owners, lenders and investors.
Mobile market context
The Mobile economy behind the collateral.
Mobile is anchored by the Port of Mobile and shipbuilding industry, giving it a maritime and heavy manufacturing base along the Gulf Coast.
Stokley Capital reviews requests for industrial and port-adjacent logistics space as well as hospitality assets tied to Mobile's Gulf Coast tourism draw.
Economic anchors
- Port of Mobile
- Austal USA shipyard
- Airbus Mobile manufacturing facility
- University of South Alabama
Self-Storage underwriting
What we look at first.
- Physical and economic occupancy
- Street rates, in-place rates and discounting
- Management platform and revenue systems
- New supply within the trade area
- Expansion land and conversion costs
Situations
Self-storage loans we see in Mobile.
- Lease-up after a new build or conversion
- Acquisitions from mom-and-pop owners
- Expansion capital on existing facilities
- Maturities on facilities still stabilizing
Selling a self-storage property in Alabama? Stokley also buys real estate as a principal. Submit it for acquisition.
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.
- 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.
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Mobile, AL self-storage loan request.
Questions
Mobile, AL self-storage loans, answered.
- Does Stokley Capital make self-storage loans in Mobile, AL?
- Yes. We make first-position self-storage hard money and bridge loans in Mobile, Alabama (AL), typically $1M–$5M, with larger loans considered.
- What drives the Mobile market?
- Mobile is anchored by the Port of Mobile and shipbuilding industry, giving it a maritime and heavy manufacturing base along the Gulf Coast.
- What should a Mobile self-storage 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.
Next step
Financing self-storage in Mobile?
Send the property, amount and deadline. A principal will respond directly.