Written & reviewed by Stephen A. Sobin, President of Select Commercial Funding LLC
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk Commercial Mortgages in 2026
As a Norfolk commercial mortgage broker with 30+ years of experience, Select Commercial finances office, retail, industrial and mixed-use property from $1,500,000, with rates as low as 6.34% and up to 75% LTV. See current rates on every loan type we offer.
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Norfolk Commercial Mortgage Rates
| Loan Type | Rate* | Max LTV |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Real Estate | 6.74% | Up to 75% |
| Single-Tenant Net Lease | 6.34% | Up to 75% |
| Owner-Occupied / SBA | 6.54% | Up to 90% |
| Apartment / Multifamily | 5.76% | Up to 80% |
- Norfolk commercial mortgage rates as low as 6.34%
- Up to 75% LTV commercial, 90% owner-occupied
- Terms and amortizations up to 30 years
- Purchase and refinance, including cash-out
- No upfront application or processing fees
- 48-hour written pre-approvals, no cost or obligation
Rates last updated August 9, 2026. Rates and maximum LTV shown represent our best-case pricing scenarios. Actual rates, LTV, and loan terms are subject to underwriting approval and may vary.
Norfolk Commercial Mortgage Benefits
- Norfolk commercial mortgage rates as low as 6.34% on qualifying net-lease property
- A commercial mortgage broker with 30+ years of lending experience
- No upfront application or processing fees
- Up to 75% LTV on commercial property, 90% on owner-occupied with SBA
- Terms and amortizations up to 30 years, purchase and refinance including cash-out
- 48-hour written pre-approvals, no cost and no obligation
2026 Norfolk Commercial Real Estate Market Outlook
Norfolk commercial demand tracks the metro’s economy and employment base, the same drivers lenders weigh when underwriting a Norfolk commercial mortgage. Office, industrial, retail and mixed-use each move to their own cycle, but a healthy local economy underpins them all.
Norfolk Economy and Employment
The metro supports roughly 815,000 nonfarm jobs and has averaged close to 1,000 new positions per month over the past five years. Health care and social assistance have led recent job gains, while the region's large military and defense presence provides a stable employment anchor.
Norfolk Commercial Supply and Absorption
New commercial construction across office, industrial and retail in Norfolk remains below the long-run average, which helps hold vacancy in check for stabilized buildings. A constrained pipeline strengthens the cash-flow story lenders want to see on a Norfolk commercial mortgage, and well-located space continues to lease.
Norfolk Cap Rates and Investment Activity
Norfolk commercial cap rates have largely stabilized after a repricing cycle, and investment activity is picking up as the bid-ask gap narrows. Owner-users remain active with SBA financing up to 90% LTV, while investors focus on stabilized, cash-flowing assets and a growing wave of loan maturities is driving refinance demand.
Norfolk Commercial Mortgage Rates and Underwriting
Most Norfolk commercial mortgages price over the 5, 7 or 10 year Treasury rather than the Prime Rate. Those benchmarks remain elevated versus the last cycle, so 2026 Norfolk deals are sizing to debt-service coverage more than to a headline LTV. Buildings with strong occupancy and a debt-service-coverage ratio of at least 1.25x are clearing underwriting comfortably, and stronger tenants and longer leases earn the best pricing.
Norfolk Commercial Property Types
- Industrial: generally the strongest sector, with tight vacancy near transportation corridors.
- Retail: neighborhood and necessity retail is resilient; national credit net-lease tenants price best.
- Office: selective, with premium and medical office financeable and commodity space more conservative.
- Mixed-use and multifamily: the deepest lender pool, supported by steady rental demand.
Norfolk Commercial Real Estate Loans We Arrange
Whether you are purchasing or refinancing in Norfolk, we arrange financing across every major commercial property type:
Norfolk Apartment and Multifamily Loans
Apartment and multifamily lending is a core part of our business. We finance garden apartments, mid-rise and high-rise buildings, student and senior housing, and mixed-use property, with agency, bank, FHA and CMBS options up to 80% LTV. For 5+ unit buildings in Norfolk, see our Norfolk apartment loans.
Norfolk Office Building Loans
We lend on office property in Norfolk, both multi-tenant and single-tenant, for investors and owner-users. Investor office typically reaches 75% LTV and owner-occupied up to 90% with SBA, usually fixed for 5, 7 or 10 years on a 25-year amortization.
Norfolk Retail and Shopping Center Loans
We finance retail in Norfolk from strip centers to single-tenant NNN net-lease stores. National credit tenants earn the best terms; we are more conservative on local, short-lease retail.
Norfolk Industrial and Warehouse Loans
Industrial property, warehouse, distribution and flex space, remains a favored asset class in Norfolk, often owner-occupied. We look for good locations with access to population centers and transportation.
Norfolk Owner-Occupied and SBA Loans
Business owners buying their own Norfolk building can reach up to 90% LTV through SBA programs, a strong option for offices, medical practices, and special-purpose property.
Norfolk Special-Purpose and Bridge Loans
We also arrange self-storage, hotel, mobile home park and other special-purpose financing, plus short-term bridge loans for Norfolk properties in transition or lease-up. Our capital sources include national and regional banks, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and HUD, insurance companies, CMBS conduit lenders, credit unions and private lenders.
Recent Commercial Closings
A sample of commercial and apartment loans we have arranged for investors nationwide.
Other Property & Loan Types We Finance in Norfolk
As a full-service commercial mortgage broker, we arrange Norfolk financing across every major property and loan type:
We consider commercial loan requests of all sizes, beginning at $1,500,000.
How We Help Norfolk Commercial Mortgage Clients
Select Commercial is a leading Norfolk commercial mortgage broker. We arrange financing for owners and purchasers of commercial real estate throughout Norfolk and the surrounding Virginia area. While we lend across the continental United States, Norfolk is a market we actively originate in. With 30+ years of experience, we compare many sources of capital, national banks, regional and local banks, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA and HUD, insurance companies, CMBS conduit lenders, credit unions and private lenders, to fit each client. We charge no upfront application or processing fees and typically offer 24-to-48-hour written pre-approvals with no cost and no obligation. Our long-term fixed rates are competitive and we look to close within 45 days of application. For 5+ unit apartment buildings, see our Norfolk apartment loans.
What Our Clients Say
“As a real estate attorney, I trust that Select Commercial will deliver commercial mortgages in a timely manner. My clients are always handled professionally, and the rates and terms are excellent. I heartily recommend them.”
David S. · New York City“I needed an SBA loan and found Select Commercial. It was obvious Stephen knew everything about commercial loans. If you are starting a small business, definitely give them a call.”
Larry S. · Washington, DC“Select Commercial was very helpful with my commercial mortgage. I needed to increase cash flow due to maintenance on my property. Stephen went over several options and got me the funds while lowering my payments.”
Gary M. · Portland, OR“Select Commercial offered 100% financing for my medical practice when my bank would have required 20% down. They delivered something my bank could not, and handled everything professionally.”
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