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Multifamily Financing in Florida

Florida multifamily is one of the deepest institutional markets in the country, anchored by South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach), the I-4 corridor (Tampa, Orlando), and Jacksonville. Net domestic in-migration over the past decade has put Florida among the top destinations for both household and corporate relocation per Census ACS estimates.

Agency execution (Fannie DUS and Freddie Optigo) is heavily contested across all major Florida MSAs. Bridge debt funds compete aggressively on lease-up and value-add. Florida-specific underwriting risks center on property insurance hardening (post-Ian / Idalia), tightened lender hurricane and wind-coverage requirements, and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation depopulation dynamics that materially affect per-unit insurance assumptions.

Active capital sources

  • Agency Lenders (Fannie/Freddie)
  • Florida Regional Banks
  • National Debt Funds
  • Life Companies

Loan programs we place

  • Acquisition Financing
  • Value-Add Bridge Loans
  • Agency Perm Refinance
  • Construction-to-Perm

Frequently asked questions

What is the LTV for Florida multifamily?

Stabilized agency executions typically clear 65% to 75% LTV on Class A and 70% to 80% on workforce / Class B with strong T-12 operating performance and a market-supportable trended-rent picture.

How does Florida property insurance affect lender sizing?

Materially. Coastal multifamily insurance has hardened sharply since 2022; most stabilized garden product is now underwritten at $1,200 to $2,500+ per unit per year on insurance, with named-storm and wind deductibles structurally higher than in any other major state.

Are Florida multifamily loans non-recourse?

Yes for institutional product. Agency, CMBS, and life-company executions are non-recourse with standard bad-boy carve-outs.

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