GoDocs Unveils Key Lending Trends: Declining DSCR Loan Rates and Increased Loan Values Signal Market Shifts

New Data Highlights Opportunities and Challenges for Commercial Lenders

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDocs, the leader in commercial loan document automation, today announced new insights into the evolving commercial lending landscape, in the report "GoDocs Market Insights: Navigating Shifts in Private Commercial Lending". The report reveals significant shifts in interest rates and loan values for long-term DSCR loans and short-term commercial real estate (CRE) loans. These trends, gleaned from insights pulled from the GoDocs platform, reflect increasing lender confidence, evolving market dynamics, and the critical role of automation in streamlining commercial loan documentation.

Key Findings from the Report:

• DSCR Loan Rates Declining: Long-term Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loan interest rates fell from 8.73% in January 2024 to 7.76% in February 2025, marking a more favorable borrowing environment for commercial real estate investors.
• Loan Values on the Rise: The average DSCR loan value increased from $329,294 in January 2024 to $354,931 in February 2025, signaling growing confidence in commercial property investments.
• Short-Term CRE Loan Activity: Short-term CRE loan rates declined slightly from 11.45% to 10.98% over the same period, while loan values saw significant fluctuations, peaking at $745,793 in December 2024 before stabilizing at $687,335 in early 2025.
• Economic Implications: With an estimated $957 billion in commercial mortgages maturing in 2025, the demand for refinancing solutions is set to increase, reinforcing the need for efficient loan processing.

"These findings highlight a pivotal moment for commercial lenders as our economic landscape becomes more unpredictable," said James, Martin, vice president operations, at GoDocs. "As interest rates fluctuate and loan values grow, lenders need agile, technology-driven solutions to ensure fast, compliant loan closings. GoDocs provides the automation and expertise necessary to navigate these shifting market conditions with confidence."

How GoDocs Supports Lenders in a Changing Market GoDocs equips commercial lenders with advanced technology to streamline documentation, ensuring seamless loan processing and regulatory compliance. The platform offers:

• Automated Document Generation for DSCR and short-term CRE loans, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
• Regulatory Compliance solutions to meet evolving federal and state lending requirements.
• Customizable Lending Solutions that adapt to various financing scenarios, including construction loans and refinancing.
• Seamless Integration with existing Loan Origination Systems (LOS), enhancing efficiency and lender control.

As the market adapts to new economic conditions, GoDocs continues to empower lenders with innovative tools that enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risk.

Read the full report here: "GoDocs Market Insights: Navigating Shifts in Private Commercial Lending"

About GoDocs

With more than 25 years of experience, GoDocs is trusted by lenders to improve the commercial loan document generation process. GoDocs has processed more than $200 billion in loan value and serves commercial lender customers, including banks, credit unions, and private lenders. By automating the generation of commercial loan closing documents, GoDocs provides lenders with a faster, more reliable solution that delivers consistent, accurate, and fully compliant documents. With continuous regulatory updates, GoDocs ensures smooth closings, even during periods of high demand, allowing lenders to focus on growth without worrying about delays, errors, or compliance risks.

GoDocs puts lenders in control of the lending process, eliminating the stress of generating quality, consistent commercial closing documents. The result is a seamless experience that enhances efficiency, reduces risk, and ensures compliance, enabling lenders to move forward with confidence and take control of the commercial loan closing process.

Learn more at www.godocs.com.

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