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Self-storage hard money loans in Scranton, PA.
First-position self-storage loans in Scranton, Pennsylvania (PA) — 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.
Scranton market context
The Scranton economy behind the collateral.
Scranton's economy has diversified from coal mining toward warehousing and distribution, supported by its position along Interstate 81.
Stokley Capital reviews requests for industrial and warehouse financing tied to Scranton's logistics repositioning.
Economic anchors
- Interstate 81 logistics corridor
- University of Scranton
- Regional distribution centers
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 Scranton.
- 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 Pennsylvania? 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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Scranton, PA self-storage loan request.
Questions
Scranton, PA self-storage loans, answered.
- Does Stokley Capital make self-storage loans in Scranton, PA?
- Yes. We make first-position self-storage hard money and bridge loans in Scranton, Pennsylvania (PA), typically $1M–$5M, with larger loans considered.
- What drives the Scranton market?
- Scranton's economy has diversified from coal mining toward warehousing and distribution, supported by its position along Interstate 81.
- What should a Scranton 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 Scranton?
Send the property, amount and deadline. A principal will respond directly.