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Lenders have tightened underwriting, reduced LTVs, and required higher debt service coverage ratios making it harder to get loans.
This article from BiggerPockets discusses the commercial real estate market outlook for 2026. While primarily focused on commercial properties like multifamily (5+ units), it provides insights into market dynamics relevant to all real estate investors, including those considering long-term investments in STR. Hosts should understand the factors influencing property values, particularly how interest rates and cap rates impact valuations.
Lenders have tightened underwriting, reduced LTVs, and required higher debt service coverage ratios making it harder to get loans.