Multifamily Underwriting · 2026 Guidelines · Under 2 Minutes

Multifamily Underwriting in Under 2 Minutes

Lender-ready DSCR analysis, agency eligibility check, and risk memo — built for multifamily operators and brokers.

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Flagged a 38% expense-ratio anomaly that re-traded the deal $180K.

Multifamily Syndicator·84-unit Class C · Georgia

Multifamily underwriting in 2026 means more than running a cap rate. Agency programs have tightened DSCR floors, expense ratios are under scrutiny, and lenders want stress-tested cash flows before they issue a term sheet. AssetForge Underwriter builds all of it — NOI, DSCR at multiple loan amounts, 5–10 year pro forma, and an agency-eligibility verdict — directly from your rent roll and T12.

Upload any combination of OM, rent roll, operating statements, and property photos. The report flags lease concentration risk, vintage deferred maintenance, sub-market rent comparables, and whether the deal pencils under Fannie DUS or Freddie SBL standards.

Sample Report

See what a Multifamily report looks like

We publish one full reference report so you can read every section before you upload anything. The structure is identical for multifamily deals — the same 14 sections, the same depth, the same lender-ready output.

multifamily-sample-report.mdReference sample · 58-unit MHP
Executive Summary + Verdict
Income & Expense Analysis
DSCR at 5 Loan Amounts
Stress Test (2026 standards)
5–10 Year Pro Forma
Risk Matrix & Red Flags
SBA / Agency Eligibility
Deal Analysis Memo
15–30 pages · Lender-readyRead Full Sample →
Underwriting Benchmarks

Multifamily Metrics We Check Every Time

1.25×+
Target DSCR (agency)
Fannie/Freddie stabilized
1.30×+
Target DSCR (bank)
Portfolio lenders typically
75–80%
LTV ceiling
Agency stabilized
8–10%
Debt yield floor
Varies by market
Built For This Asset Class

What You Get in a Multifamily Report

Agency DSCR at 5 loan amounts

See whether the deal clears 1.25× at Fannie DUS, 1.20× at Freddie SBL, and 1.30× at common bank debt — all in one table.

Rent roll reality-check

AI parses your rent roll line-by-line, flags below-market units, and calculates achievable loss-to-lease if marked to market.

Expense ratio benchmarks

Compares your T12 to asset-class benchmarks (35–45% typical for stabilized C-class) and flags suspicious under-reporting.

Stress test to 2026 guidelines

+150bps rate, -5% rent, +10% expenses. Walks through each scenario so you see which is the killer.

Deep Dive

How AssetForge Underwrites Multifamily

Multifamily underwriting service for operators and lenders

Whether you are a syndicator working a 24-unit value-add, a private lender screening a Freddie SBL package, or a broker pre-qualifying buyers, AssetForge's multifamily underwriting service produces an institutional-grade deliverable — not a spreadsheet output. Every report includes a rent-roll reality check, a stress-tested 5–10 year pro forma, and a Deal Analysis Memo your lender can read end to end.

Multifamily DSCR analysis at five loan amounts

Our multifamily DSCR analysis runs the deal at 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, and 85% LTV simultaneously and shows you the breakpoint where the deal stops penciling. We benchmark against Fannie DUS (1.25×), Freddie SBL (1.20×), and bank-portfolio debt (1.30×). DSCR is computed on a stabilized basis with adjustments for loss-to-lease, expense ratio reasonableness, and lender-required reserves.

Multifamily agency eligibility — Fannie & Freddie pre-screen

Agency programs have firm guardrails on occupancy history, expense ratio, and minimum unit count. Our multifamily eligibility module checks each one and returns a Pass / Conditional / Fail verdict per program. If the deal fails agency, the report routes it to bank, debt fund, or bridge — and shows the rate spread you should expect.

FAQ

Multifamily Underwriting Questions

Does AssetForge handle small multifamily (2–4 units)?

Yes — both small residential multifamily (2–4 units, Fannie/Freddie conforming) and larger agency-eligible properties (5+ units) are supported. The report auto-adjusts to the applicable loan program.

What documents do I need to upload?

At minimum: a T12 and a current rent roll. For best results, also include the offering memorandum, the last 2 years of operating statements, and property photos. AssetForge works with whatever you have.

Can I share the report with my lender?

Yes — every Full Underwriting report generates a shareable lender presentation deck and a Deal Analysis Memo formatted for submission. Your lender sees a clean, institutional deliverable.

How accurate is the AI valuation?

Valuation triangulates income approach (NOI ÷ market cap), sales comp approach, and cost approach. All figures are explicitly flagged as AI-generated estimates requiring independent verification — this is a screening tool, not an appraisal.

Analyze Your Multifamily Deal
In Under 2 Minutes

Start with a free Go/No-Go screen. Upgrade only if the deal looks real.

AI-generated informational analysis only — not financial, legal, lending, or appraisal advice. Not a substitute for a licensed MAI-certified appraisal or professional due diligence. All figures, projections, and market estimates must be independently verified by qualified professionals before any capital decision is made.