EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 5 MIN
SS279: Debt Basics Every Apartment Investor Must Know
from Global Investors: Investing in U.S. Real Estate · host Charles Carillo
What if the wrong loan could quietly destroy your apartment deal—even if your underwriting looks perfect? Commercial real estate financing plays by a completely different set of rules than residential mortgages. In this episode of Strategy Saturday (SS 279), host Charles Carillo breaks down the critical commercial debt fundamentals every multifamily investor must master to protect their portfolio and personal wealth. KEY CONCEPTS IN THIS EPISODE: • Commercial Lending Underwriting (Why 5+ units are different than 1-4 units) • Valuation Metrics: LTV (Loan-to-Value), DSCR (Debt Coverage Service Ratio), and LTC (Loan-to-Cost) • Risk Management: Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Debt (Protecting personal wealth) • Loan Schedules: Amortization period vs. Loan Term (Avoiding the balloon payment trap) • Prepayment Penalties: Step-Down (3-2-1 / 5-4-3-2-1), Defeasance, and Yield Maintenance • Commercial Loan Types: Agency, Bank, Bridge, and Permanent Financing Links Referenced in Episode: SS134: What is Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) - https://youtu.be/W6eB7NjThiY 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-investors-investing-in-u-s-real-estate/id1478632257 📺 Watch More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0f-I8DCAcPjYqiw_H4yL2vtcbJIHl-Qn 👉 Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners: ◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com ◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/ ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/
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Discover how commercial debt rules differ from residential mortgages. Avoid balloon payments and prepayment traps that threaten your apartment deals.
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