Commercial Loan Documentation Made Simple

Needs Lists & Forms

Every commercial financing transaction is different. The documents needed to obtain preliminary financing terms depend on the loan program, property type, and borrower qualifications.

Select your financing category below to review the information commonly requested by commercial lenders. Once your transaction moves forward, our lending team will provide a specific document checklist based on your selected loan program and lender requirements.

Loan Documentation by Program

01

No-Doc Commercial Real Estate

$150,000–$500,000

Preliminary Needs List

  • One-page loan application
  • Property address and description
  • Estimated property value
  • Requested loan amount
  • Loan purpose
  • Current color property photographs
  • Borrower/guarantor credit information

This program does not generally require tax returns or income verification.

02

Low-Doc Commercial Real Estate

$500,000–$1,000,000

Preliminary Needs List

  • One-page loan application
  • Property information
  • Property photographs
  • Personal Financial Statement (PFS)
  • Bank statements
  • Borrower/guarantor credit information
  • Requested loan amount and purpose

Minimum liquidity generally equals 20% of the requested loan amount, with required net worth of four times the loan amount, subject to lender verification.

03

Conventional Commercial Real Estate

Preliminary Needs List

  • Loan request
  • Personal and business tax returns
  • Rent roll
  • Property operating statement
  • Interim financial statements
  • Personal Financial Statement
  • Schedule of Real Estate Owned
  • Business Debt Schedule
  • Credit information

04

Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate

Preliminary Needs List

  • Loan request
  • Personal and business tax returns
  • Business financial statements
  • Personal Financial Statement
  • Schedule of Real Estate Owned
  • Business Debt Schedule
  • Property information
  • Credit information

05

DSCR Investment Property Financing

Preliminary Needs List

  • Loan request
  • Property address and description
  • Current rent roll
  • Property operating statement
  • Trailing 12-Month Operating Statement, when applicable
  • Offering Memorandum, if available
  • Personal Financial Statement, when required
  • Schedule of Real Estate Owned, when required

Requirements vary significantly between 1–4 unit investment properties and larger commercial multifamily transactions.

06

Bridge Financing

Preliminary Needs List

  • Loan request
  • Property description
  • Purchase price or estimated value
  • Existing debt information
  • Rent roll and operating statement, when applicable
  • Personal Financial Statement, when required
  • Borrower experience
  • Proposed exit strategy

07

Construction Financing

Preliminary Needs List

  • Loan request
  • Property and project description
  • Construction budget
  • Plans and permits, as available
  • Project timeline
  • Borrower/developer experience
  • Personal Financial Statement
  • Schedule of Real Estate Owned
  • Proposed exit strategy

These lists are preliminary guidance, not universal underwriting requirements. Document requirements vary by lender, transaction, and loan program. Additional information may be requested during underwriting.

Commercial Loan Forms & Worksheets

Borrower forms are being prepared and will be available here once approved.

  • Personal Financial Statement (PFS)

    Summary of personal assets, liabilities, and net worth.

    Coming Soon
  • Schedule of Real Estate Owned (SREO)

    List of real estate holdings, values, debt, and income.

    Coming Soon
  • Business Debt Schedule (BDS)

    Outstanding business debts, balances, and payments.

    Coming Soon
  • Combined PFS / SREO / BDS Workbook

    One workbook combining the three core borrower schedules.

    Coming Soon
  • Rent Roll

    Unit-by-unit tenants, lease terms, and rents.

    Coming Soon
  • Trailing 12-Month Operating Statement (T12)

    Property income and expenses for the most recent 12 months.

    Coming Soon
  • Commercial Lease Summary

    Key terms of existing commercial leases.

    Coming Soon
  • Commercial Loan Application

    Borrower, property, and loan request information.

    Coming Soon
  • Credit Authorization

    Authorization to review borrower/guarantor credit.

    Coming Soon
  • W-9

    Taxpayer identification request form.

    Coming Soon

How the Process Works

  1. 1

    Select Your Loan Program

    Review the preliminary documentation requirements for your financing scenario.

  2. 2

    Prepare Your Information

    Gather the applicable property and financial information.

  3. 3

    Work With Our Commercial Lending Team

    We will review your financing scenario and identify any additional documents needed for lender evaluation.

Ready to Discuss Your Commercial Financing?

You do not need to assemble a complete underwriting package to begin exploring your loan options. Tell us about your property, business, and financing needs. We will help determine the next steps.