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    Self-storage hard money loans in Minnesota (MN).

    First-position self-storage loans across Minnesota (MN). 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 self-storage hard money and bridge loans across Minnesota (MN), 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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    Stokley Capital 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.

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    Minnesota market context

    The economy behind the collateral.

    Minnesota's economy is led by healthcare and medical technology, agribusiness processing, and corporate headquarters activity concentrated in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. The state also benefits from Mississippi River shipping and a strong logistics network.

    • Healthcare and medical technology
    • Agribusiness
    • Corporate headquarters
    • Financial services
    • Logistics and distribution
    • Manufacturing

    Self-Storage 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.

    • 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 Minnesota.

    • 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 Minnesota? Stokley Capital is also a real estate investment firm. We acquire, own and operate real estate across the United States. Submit it for acquisition.

    Minnesota metros

    Local lending pages.

    We lend across Minnesota, 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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    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

    Minnesota self-storage loans, answered.

    Does Stokley Capital make self-storage loans in Minnesota?
    Yes. We make first-position self-storage hard money and bridge loans throughout Minnesota (MN), including Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth and smaller markets.
    How large are your Minnesota self-storage 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 Minnesota 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 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 self-storage in Minnesota?

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

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