Stokley Capital

    Southeast · Self-Storage · First lien

    Self-storage hard money loans in North Carolina.

    First-position self-storage loans across North Carolina — 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

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    North Carolina market context

    The economy behind the collateral.

    North Carolina combines banking headquarters in Charlotte, the Research Triangle's technology and life sciences cluster, and a legacy manufacturing and furniture base in the Piedmont. Port access at Wilmington and a growing logistics network support statewide industrial demand.

    • Banking and finance
    • Technology and life sciences
    • Advanced manufacturing
    • Logistics and distribution
    • Higher education
    • Tourism

    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 North Carolina.

    • 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 North Carolina? Stokley also buys real estate as a principal. Submit it for acquisition.

    North Carolina metros

    Local lending pages.

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

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    North Carolina self-storage loan request.

    Loan request

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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

    North Carolina self-storage loans, answered.

    Does Stokley Capital make self-storage loans in North Carolina?
    Yes. We make first-position self-storage hard money and bridge loans throughout North Carolina, including Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro and smaller markets.
    How large are your North Carolina self-storage loans?
    Typically $1M–$5M, first lien. Larger loans are considered.
    What should a North Carolina 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. Stokley Capital does not publish rates or leverage; every loan is priced against the specific property and situation.

    Next step

    Financing self-storage in North Carolina?

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