📉 Why Cap Rates No Longer Tell the Full Story in 2026 Commercial Real Estate

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 13/01/2026

Why Cap Rates No Longer Tell the Full Story And what lenders are actually using to approve—or kill—deals like in 2025 For decades, cap rates were the go-to metric for valuing commercial real estate. They were simple, widely understood, and effective in a low-rate, stable credit environment. That world no longer exists.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker

📈🏢 GSE Cap Hike Could Be a Tailwind for Multifamily Investors in 2026

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 07/01/2026

GSE Cap Hike Could Be a Tailwind for Multifamily Investors Multifamily investors may be entering 2026 with a meaningful financing advantage. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has raised multifamily lending caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, increasing each agency’s limit from $73 billion to $88 billion.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker

💰 Common Lending Mistakes CRE Investors Make (and How to Avoid Costly Financing Errors) 🚫

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 22/12/2025

Common Lending Mistakes CRE Investors Make Commercial real estate financing is rarely simple—and small mistakes at the loan-structuring stage can cost investors hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of a deal. From choosing the wrong loan product to misunderstanding lender underwriting priorities, these errors often surface late in the process when options are limited.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker

💼 CRE Financing Explained: Everything You Need to Know 🏦

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 21/10/2025

CRE Financing Explained: How It Works and Why It Matters Commercial Real Estate (CRE) financing is the backbone of investment and business growth. Whether you’re purchasing an office, retail space, multifamily building, or warehouse, understanding how CRE loans work is key to structuring a profitable deal.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker