Why apartment firms see value in rent now, pay later programs
Why this matters
Multifamily has been the most actively underwritten sector through the rate cycle, with cap rate compression resuming in Sun Belt and gateway markets as 2024-2025 deliveries roll off and refinance demand on 2021-vintage bridge loans clears. Transaction velocity is up modestly, concentrated in stabilized Class A and grocery-adjacent garden assets. Allocators continue to favor residential for its income durability and its insulation from secular demand questions that still hang over commercial sectors.
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- Disclosed multifamily deal value tracked in November 2026: $2.7B across 28 reported transactions. All Multifamily coverage →
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The loans can help qualify residents and cut delinquency, but they come with risks, according to multifamily professionals.
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