Conventional Lending Program

Long-term commercial real estate loans without traditional-bank rigidity.

BLC provides long-term permanent financing for investment and business owner-occupied commercial properties, including borrowers who may fall short of traditional bank or SBA underwriting because of FICO, DSCR, deposit relationship requirements, or other conventional lending constraints.

$2M–$20MConventional loan program range
5 YrFive-year loan term
25 YrsAmortization available
70%Maximum loan-to-value
$350M+Managed assets and more
$1B+Closed loans since inception
DirectPrivate non-bank lender
No FeeNo application fee

Permanent capital. Practical underwriting.

A long-term financing path for qualified commercial real estate borrowers.

The Conventional Lending Program is built for borrowers who need permanent capital for commercial real estate, but do not fit neatly inside a traditional bank box.

BLC evaluates the property, the borrower profile, the operating picture, and the repayment capacity with a practical direct-lender lens — especially when the request involves investment property, owner-occupied real estate, refinance, or cash-out refinance.

Common conventional loan scenarios

When borrowers need permanent debt without traditional-bank friction.

BLC conventional loans are structured for commercial real estate borrowers who need a long-term financing solution and a lender that can look beyond one rigid underwriting metric — without requiring deposit relationships that restrict the borrower’s working capital.

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Owner-occupied CRE

Finance business-use real estate with a long-term structure designed around the property, borrower, and business occupancy profile.

02

Investment property financing

Support investors seeking permanent debt for stabilized or financeable commercial properties across eligible asset classes.

03

Refinance or cash-out refinance

Restructure existing debt, access equity, or improve the capital stack while staying in a long-term commercial mortgage structure.

04

Bank or SBA shortfall

Create another path for borrowers who fall short of traditional bank or SBA expectations because of FICO, DSCR, or other underwriting factors.

05

No deposit requirement

As a private non-bank lender, BLC does not require borrowers to maintain deposit balances that can tie up working capital and change the true cost of capital.

06

Stabilized hold strategy

Give borrowers a defined five-year term with amortization available up to 25 years for longer-term ownership plans.

Program terms

A clear conventional lending snapshot for commercial real estate borrowers.

Review the core structure before we discuss fit. If the property, borrower profile, repayment capacity, and use of proceeds support the request, BLC can move quickly to clarify the path forward.

Final structure is subject to underwriting, collateral review, borrower qualifications, lender approval, and transaction-specific terms.
Loan Amount$2,000,000 to $20,000,000
Term5 years
AmortizationUp to 25 years
Maximum LTVUp to 70%
Rate OptionRates as low as 7.50%
Loan FeesAs low as 1%
Use of ProceedsPurchase, refinance, cash-out refinance
Eligible UseOwner-occupied, investor, and multifamily 5+ units
GuaranteesFull recourse preferred; non-recourse case by case
UnderwritingMinimum 625 FICO and 1.00:1 DSCR

Collateral coverage

Eligible commercial property types.

The conventional program supports a broad range of investment and owner-occupied commercial real estate, including multi-use, multifamily, and select special-use property types.

Multi-use assets

Business and investment properties

  • Warehouse
  • Office
  • Industrial
  • Medical office
  • Flex
  • Auto body
  • Office condo
  • Retail
  • Restaurant
  • Urgent care
  • Surgery center

Multifamily assets

Five units and above

  • Apartment buildings
  • Garden apartment complexes
  • Multi-unit buildings
  • Properties of 5 units or more

Special-use assets

Reviewed case by case

  • Self storage
  • Cold storage
  • Auto repair
  • Car dealership
  • Senior housing
  • Hospitality

Borrower outcomes

A direct-lender alternative when traditional banking does not solve the full transaction.

Conventional CRE borrowers often need more than a term sheet. They need a lender that can provide practical solutions not always available through traditional banking channels.

Bank alternative

Designed for borrowers who still merit review.

The program gives BLC room to evaluate borrowers who may miss traditional benchmarks but still have a viable commercial real estate financing request.

625+

Permanent structure

Five-year debt with room to structure.

A five-year term with amortization up to 25 years can be structured with an interest-only period before transitioning into principal-and-interest payments when the transaction needs flexibility.

25 Yrs

Case studies

Real borrower and transaction outcomes.

Use BLC case studies as the deeper proof layer for borrowers who want to understand how the team solves financing problems.

Execution process

A direct path from initial review to conventional loan structure.

01

Share the request

Provide the property type, location, requested loan amount, cost basis, purchase or refinance objective, occupancy, and current financing picture.

02

BLC reviews the fit

The team evaluates the collateral, borrower profile, FICO, DSCR, use of proceeds, and realistic conventional loan structure.

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Structure and move forward

Qualified borrowers receive clear next-step guidance for a long-term commercial mortgage that matches the transaction.

Discuss financing

Have a conventional loan scenario ready for review?

Send the property details, requested loan amount, cost basis, use of proceeds, occupancy, and timing. BLC can help determine whether the Conventional Lending Program is the right path.

Conventional lending FAQs

Key borrower questions.

What is BLC’s Conventional Lending Program?

It is a long-term permanent financing solution for investment and business owner-occupied commercial properties.

What loan terms are available?

The program includes a five-year term with amortization available up to 25 years, subject to underwriting and final approval.

Can the loan include an interest-only period?

Yes. For qualifying transactions, BLC can creatively structure an interest-only period before the loan transitions into principal-and-interest payments, especially when the property or borrower plan needs time for stabilization or cash-flow alignment.

What are the minimum underwriting benchmarks?

The published program requirements include a minimum 625 FICO score and a minimum 1.00:1 debt service coverage ratio.

What property types are eligible?

Eligible properties include multi-use commercial assets, multifamily buildings of five units or more, and select special-use assets reviewed case by case.

Can the loan be used for cash-out refinance?

Yes. Eligible uses of proceeds include purchase, refinance, and cash-out refinance of commercial real estate.

Does BLC require a deposit relationship?

No. As a private non-bank lender, BLC does not require borrowers to maintain deposit balances as a condition of the loan, which can help preserve working capital for the business or investment strategy.