MULTIFAMILY (5+ UNITS) · Iowa (IA) Underwriting Matrix

Iowa Multifamily Loans (5–8, 5–9, 5–10, 5–25 & 5+ Unit Apartment Financing) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

Iowa Multifamily (5+ Units) provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 75%–80% LTV Purchase / 70%–75% Cash-Out across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 6.50% – 8.50% (Perm) / 8.99%+ (Value-Add Bridge) (30-Yr Fixed, 5/1 & 7/1 ARM, 10-Yr IO, 24-Mo Bridge, 660+ FICO min FICO, 21 – 30 Business Days close). In Iowa (IA), lenders underwrite to a Judicial (or Non-Judicial Voluntary Commercial) statutory framework (160–220 days-day average timeline), a 1.52% average property tax rate (~$298/mo at the $235,000 state median), and $590/$100K hazard insurance (~$116/mo).

Max Leverage / LTC
Up to 75%–80% LTV Purchase / 70%–75% Cash-Out
Min FICO: 660+ FICO
2026 Rate Band
6.50% – 8.50% (Perm) / 8.99%+ (Value-Add Bridge)
30-Yr Fixed, 5/1 & 7/1 ARM, 10-Yr IO, 24-Mo Bridge
IA Security Instrument
Judicial (or Non-Judicial Voluntary Commercial)
160–220 days days avg timeline
IA Avg Tax & Ins
1.52% Tax
$590/$100K Hazard Ins

How Multifamily (5+ Units) Work in Iowa (IA)

Multifamily loans through Loan Daddy LLC (NMLS #2827624) cover every apartment unit bracket—including 5–8 unit residential crossover DSCR, 5–9 and 5–10 unit small-balance apartments, 5–25 unit mid-market buildings, and 5+ unit commercial communities—offering both permanent 30-year fixed financing and value-add bridge-to-perm capital.

1. Iowa Median Benchmark

Median 1–4 unit price of $235,000 (75% LTV = $176,250) with Form 1007 rent of $1,920/mo and multifamily rent of $1,150/door.

2. Escrow & Title Underwriting

Iowa operates under a Judicial (or Non-Judicial Voluntary Commercial) regime (160–220 days days). Lenders require ALTA lender's title endorsement, LLC Good Standing, and 6 months PITIA liquidity reserves.

3. Fast-Track Closing (21 – 30 Business Days)

Close in your Iowa LLC or Delaware LLC registered in IA with zero personal tax returns, W-2s, or 4506-C transcripts.

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