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Loan-to-After-Repair-Value (LTARV)

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): LTARV caps total leverage relative to the completed subject-to value of the renovated property, ensuring sufficient equity cushion for a clean sale or DSCR refinance takeout.
Underwriting Formula / Rule
LTARV = Total Loan Commitment ÷ Appraised Subject-To After Repair Value (ARV).
Wholesale Shelf Benchmark
70%–75% Max LTARV across institutional RTL shelves.

Frequently Asked Underwriting Questions

How does the appraiser determine ARV?

The appraiser reviews your line-item Scope of Work (SOW) and compares the finished specs to recently sold renovated comps.

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