MULTIFAMILY (5+ UNITS) · South Dakota (SD) Underwriting Matrix

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

South Dakota 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 South Dakota (SD), lenders underwrite to a Judicial or Non-Judicial Power of Sale (180-Day Redemption Waiver) statutory framework (90–140 days-day average timeline), a 1.17% average property tax rate (~$288/mo at the $295,000 state median), and $610/$100K hazard insurance (~$150/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
SD Security Instrument
Judicial or Non-Judicial Power of Sale (180-Day Redemption Waiver)
90–140 days days avg timeline
SD Avg Tax & Ins
1.17% Tax
$610/$100K Hazard Ins

How Multifamily (5+ Units) Work in South Dakota (SD)

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. South Dakota Median Benchmark

Median 1–4 unit price of $295,000 (75% LTV = $221,250) with Form 1007 rent of $2,180/mo and multifamily rent of $1,280/door.

2. Escrow & Title Underwriting

South Dakota operates under a Judicial or Non-Judicial Power of Sale (180-Day Redemption Waiver) regime (90–140 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 South Dakota LLC or Delaware LLC registered in SD with zero personal tax returns, W-2s, or 4506-C transcripts.

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South Dakota Multifamily (5+ Units) (2026) — Up to 75%–80% LTV Purchase / 70%–75% Cash-Out, 6.50% – 8.50% (Perm) / 8.99%+ (Value-Add Bridge) | Mortgage by Steve — Direct DSCR, Bridge & Rental Portfolio Financing