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Commercial Mortgage Calculator: Interest Rates, Amortization Schedule & More

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In this article:
  1. Key Commercial Mortgage Terminology
  2. Loan Amount
  3. Interest Rate
  4. Amortization
  5. Term
  6. Balloon Payment Amount
  7. Interest-Only Payment
  8. Monthly P&I Payment
  9. Amoritization Schedule
  10. Current Mortgage Rates
  11. How to Use the Loan Calculator
  12. Understanding the Commercial Mortgage Calculator
  13. Helpful Commercial Mortgage Terms and Definitions
  14. Amortization
  15. Balloon Payment
  16. Collateral
  17. Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
  18. Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)
  19. Maturity Date
  20. Prime Rate
  21. Principal and Interest (P&I)
  22. Refinance
  23. Commercial Loan Types
  24. Get Financing

Key Commercial Mortgage Terminology

Need a quick refresher on the terms used in our calculator? Consult the list below.

Loan Amount

This is simply the total amount you are borrowing for your commercial real estate acquisition, refinance, or development. The amount of the loan you receive will vary depending on several other factors, including loan-to-value ratios and debt service coverage ratios.

Interest Rate

An interest rate is the cost of borrowing money, and it is given as a percent of the loan amount. A borrower pays this to the lender throughout the term of the loan. There is no single fixed interest rate, instead it depends on many factors, including a borrower's financial strength, the property type, the loan product, and the lender.

Amortization

Amortization is the process of reducing debt over time through regular payments. Generally, the longer the amortization period, the lower the monthly payment.

In a fully amortizing loan, the debt is fully paid once the loan matures (its term ends). In a partially amortizing loan, the amortization period is longer than the term of the loan itself. In these cases, a borrower must pay a lump-sum balloon payment at the end of the term.

Term

A loan's term is the length of time a lender provides financing for. For commercial real estate loans, terms typically range from anything as low as six months (for short-term bridge loans) to more than 40 years. Shorter-term loans typically carry higher interest rates.

Balloon Payment Amount

Balloon payments are lump-sum payments made when a loan matures. These are only required in partially amortizing loans, and they are often paid down by either refinancing or selling the property.

A balloon payment's amount varies epending on the difference between the amortization and loan term as well as the interest rate.

Interest-Only Payment

Interest-only payments are those made to cover only the costs of borrowing the money to the lender. Some short-term financing options, like bridge or construction loans, offer interest-only payments for the full term of the loan. Other loans may include an interest-only period.

Monthly P&I Payment

This is the total monthly payment due to the lender, and it includes both the borrower's contribution toward paying the principal and the interest of the loan. Longer amortizations, lower interest rates, and lower loan amounts will reduce these payments.

Amoritization Schedule

An amortization schedule is a timeline of all the payments of a loan up until the loan is completely paid off. The payments are usually the same throughout the life of the loan as long as the interest rate is fixed.

Current Mortgage Rates

The industry median interest rate for most commercial real estate loans usually falls about 3% above the effective federal funds rate. That said, different financing options have rates based on different indices. It is important to be aware of where these stand to get a good idea of what you can expect from your commercial property mortgage.

Many loans utilize the secured overnight financing rate, or SOFR, while others tie rates to the relevant Treasury yields. Others, like loans backed by the Small Business Administration, lock rates to the WSJ Prime.

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How to Use the Loan Calculator

Getting a commercial mortgage is serious business. The experts at Commercial Real Estate Loans understand very well that there are few shortcuts to getting your commercial real estate financing. That said, having the right tools and know-how gives you a great advantage towards securing the financing you deserve.

One of the most useful tools is our commercial mortgage calculator. This tool determines your estimated monthly payments, or debt service costs, based on the values you input: your loan amount, interest rate, amortization, and term length.

Keep in mind that the calculator only shows the principal and interest portion of your monthly payment. Some lenders may require additional fees that could be worked into the monthly payment. Take care to consider these figures when viewing your results to get a more accurate estimation of your monthly payments.

While you should also understand the financing dynamics specific to your asset type and your location through some form of commercial mortgage alert, our loan calculator can help prospective borrowers shop around for commercial properties. It can help them better understand which loans fit within their budget. It’s also an invaluable tool for refinancing an existing commercial property loan.

Understanding the Commercial Mortgage Calculator

Our calculator will use the figures you input to determine your monthly debt service costs and amortization schedule, breaking each payment down to principal and interest components. The principal is the amount of money you are borrowing from the lender.

Lenders look at many factors when determining a maximum loan amount for a borrower. These include a property's projected revenue (or net operating income) and how your asset's value compared to the loan amount (through the use of a loan-to-value ratio calculation).

The industry median interest rate for commercial real estate loans is approximately 3% above the federal rate. The amount of interest you will be required to pay for the life of the loan term is determined by the lender based on several factors, including your credit score, the property's income, and the type of asset. 

Commonly associated with amortized loans are balloon payments. Balloon payments involve the borrower paying off the principal with decreasing interest amounts, leaving a large (balloon) payment of mostly principal towards the end of the loan term. Balloon payments should always be planned for, as they can deal quite a blow to your finances if not budgeted for. That's why consulting with the team at Commercial Real Estate Loans works to your advantage. Our commercial mortgage experts will ensure that your cash flow is prepared to handle balloon payments with ease throughout your loan term before you sign any contracts.

Through Commercial Real Estate Loans, you can be confident that we will provide you access to the industry’s best loan rates no matter the property type, location or size!

Helpful Commercial Mortgage Terms and Definitions

Amortization

A method of paying off a debt using a fixed repayment schedule agreed between the borrower and the lender. With amortization, payments consisting of both principal and interest (as specified in the loan agreement) are paid off over a set period of time. The structure typically involves a declining payment of interest, where more interest is paid (in comparison to principal) towards the beginning of the repayment and gradually decreases over time, allowing more principal to be paid towards the end of the loan term.

Balloon Payment

The large payment sum due towards the end of a commercial or amortized loan. Balloon payments usually occur for loans with short loan terms, and when only a portion of the principal is amortized.

Collateral

Assets or property of value introduced to the lender as assurance of worth in order to secure the loan. If a situation arises where the borrower stops making payments towards the debt (whether intentionally or due to unforeseen circumstance), the lender can seize the collateral in order to cover their loss. These claims to collateral assets by lenders are known as liens. When the loan amount is paid in full, the assets are no longer deemed as collateral. Typically, Loans secured by collateral tend to have lower interest rates. 

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)

Simply, DSCR is a way to quantify the borrower’s ability to pay back outstanding debt obligations. A borrower's "debt service" is the cash flow required to cover a standard payment of principal and interest on a debt within a payment period. The borrower's net operating income is also required to determine the debt service coverage ratio. The formula to determine DSCR is Net Operating income / Total Debt Service (DSCR Calculator). If the resulting value is greater than one, it shows the borrower is capable of repaying their debt. Conversely, a value less than one would mean an inability to cover the debt service.

Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)

A figure that represents the ratio of a debt in relation to the value of the collateral involved. The LTV is used by lenders in order to quantify borrower leverage, as well as determine the level of risk involved in lending the specified sum. The formula for LTV is Loan Amount / Total Value (of Collateral) (LTV Calculator).

Maturity Date

Denotes the date that the final principal payment on a loan is to be paid. The maturity date is often viewed as the "lifespan" of a loan.  Once the last principal payment is met, interest payments also cease, and the debt is considered fulfilled. 

Prime Rate

This standard of comparison for interest rates offered by lenders is essentially the interest rate given to a lender's most creditworthy clients. Also known as the prime lending rate, it is based on the assumption that these larger commercial borrowers have a much lower risk of defaulting on a payment.

Principal and Interest (P&I)

Payments on debts are typically broken down into two basic units. The first is known as the principal. The principal is the original sum of money borrowed from a lender, while interest is an amount derived as a percentage of the principal that acts as the borrowing cost you pay the lender.

Refinance

Refincing is the process of paying off an existing loan with a new loan. Generally this is done to secure better interest rates, lower monthly payments, or to avoid a balloon payment at the end of a loan's term. Some investors utilize refinancing as a way to get equity out of a property in what is known as a cash-out refinance.

Commercial Loan Types

There are a few different types of loans available to commercial property investors, and the rates vary depending on the type of loan. Here is a breakdown of the different types of commercial loans.

Loan Type

Term

Best For

Conventional Loan

5 - 25 years

Investment properties, owner-occupied properties, and properties in need of significant repairs

Government-Backed Loan

5 - 25 years

Owner-occupied properties, investment properties, and properties in need of significant repairs

Portfolio Loan

5 - 25 years

Owner-occupied properties and investment properties

SBA 7(a) Loan

10 - 25 years

Owner-occupied properties, investment properties, and businesses in need of working capital

SBA 504 Loan

10 - 20 years

Owner-occupied properties and businesses in need of long-term, fixed-rate financing

USDA 538 Loan

10 - 30 years

Owner-occupied properties in rural areas

Bridge Loan

6 - 24 months

Investment properties and properties in need of significant repairs

Mezzanine Loan

1 - 5 years

Properties that need additional financing beyond a first mortgage

Construction Loan

1 - 3 years

Properties that are being built or renovated

USDA 538 Loan

10 - 30 years

Owner-occupied properties in rural areas

Life Company Loan

5 - 25 years

Owner-occupied properties and investment properties

Fannie Mae Loan

5 - 25 years

Owner-occupied properties, investment properties, and properties in need of significant repairs

Freddie Mac Loan

5 - 25 years

Owner-occupied properties, investment properties, and properties in need of significant repairs

CMBS Loan

5 - 10 years

Investment properties

HUD Multifamily Loan

5 - 35 years

Multifamily properties with five or more units

Fix and Flip Loan

6 - 24 months

Properties that are being renovated and sold for a profit

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In this article:
  1. Key Commercial Mortgage Terminology
  2. Loan Amount
  3. Interest Rate
  4. Amortization
  5. Term
  6. Balloon Payment Amount
  7. Interest-Only Payment
  8. Monthly P&I Payment
  9. Amoritization Schedule
  10. Current Mortgage Rates
  11. How to Use the Loan Calculator
  12. Understanding the Commercial Mortgage Calculator
  13. Helpful Commercial Mortgage Terms and Definitions
  14. Amortization
  15. Balloon Payment
  16. Collateral
  17. Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
  18. Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)
  19. Maturity Date
  20. Prime Rate
  21. Principal and Interest (P&I)
  22. Refinance
  23. Commercial Loan Types
  24. Get Financing

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