South Central · Self-Storage · First lien
Self-storage hard money loans in Louisiana.
First-position self-storage loans across Louisiana — 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.
Louisiana market context
The economy behind the collateral.
Louisiana's economy is built around Gulf Coast petrochemical and energy operations, the Port of New Orleans and Port of South Louisiana, and a hospitality sector tied to New Orleans' tourism and convention industries.
- Petrochemicals and energy
- Port and maritime trade
- Tourism and hospitality
- Agriculture
- Aerospace manufacturing
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 Louisiana.
- 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 Louisiana? Stokley also buys real estate as a principal. Submit it for acquisition.
Louisiana metros
Local lending pages.
We lend across Louisiana, 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
Louisiana self-storage loan request.
Questions
Louisiana self-storage loans, answered.
- Does Stokley Capital make self-storage loans in Louisiana?
- Yes. We make first-position self-storage hard money and bridge loans throughout Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette and smaller markets.
- How large are your Louisiana self-storage loans?
- Typically $1M–$5M, first lien. Larger loans are considered.
- What should a Louisiana 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.
Other property types in Louisiana
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Next step
Financing self-storage in Louisiana?
Send the property, amount and deadline. A principal will respond directly.