BRIDGE LOANS · Delaware (DE) Underwriting Matrix

Delaware Real Estate Bridge Loans (1–4 Unit, 5–25+ Unit Multifamily & Commercial) — 2026 Rates, LTV Caps & State Rules

Delaware Bridge Loans provide business-purpose real estate investors with Up to 80% LTV Acquisition / 75% Bridge Cash-Out across loan amounts from $100,000 – $15,000,000+ at 8.75% – 10.99% Interest-Only (12, 24 & 36 Months (With Extension Options), 640+ FICO min FICO, 10 – 15 Business Days close). In Delaware (DE), lenders underwrite to a Judicial (Scire Facias Sur Mortgage) statutory framework (170–230 days-day average timeline), a 0.57% average property tax rate (~$173/mo at the $365,000 state median), and $460/$100K hazard insurance (~$140/mo).

Max Leverage / LTC

Up to 80% LTV Acquisition / 75% Bridge Cash-Out

Min FICO: 640+ FICO

2026 Rate Band

8.75% – 10.99% Interest-Only

12, 24 & 36 Months (With Extension Options)

DE Security Instrument

Judicial (Scire Facias Sur Mortgage)

170–230 days days avg timeline

DE Avg Tax & Ins

0.57% Tax

$460/$100K Hazard Ins

How Bridge Loans Work in Delaware (DE)

Real estate bridge loans provide transitional interest-only financing to acquire vacant or under-market properties, complete value-add lease-up on 5–25+ unit apartments, execute 1031 exchanges, or unlock equity prior to refinancing into a long-term 30-year fixed DSCR loan.

1. Delaware Median Benchmark

Median 1–4 unit price of $365,000 (75% LTV = $273,750) with Form 1007 rent of $2,650/mo and multifamily rent of $1,540/door.

2. Escrow & Title Underwriting

Delaware operates under a Judicial (Scire Facias Sur Mortgage) regime (170–230 days days). Lenders require ALTA lender's title endorsement, LLC Good Standing, and 6 months PITIA liquidity reserves.

3. Fast-Track Closing (10 – 15 Business Days)

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

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