International Drive Finance-Side Intelligence
International Drive ("I-Drive") is Central Florida's primary tourism corridor — 130,000+ hotel rooms, the Orange County Convention Center (the 2nd-largest convention center in the U.S.), I-Drive 360 (with The Wheel), Universal Studios proximity, ICON Park, and a $75 billion tourism economy. International Drive commercial real estate financing spans CMBS conduit, Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac agency multifamily, SBA 504 / 7(a), bridge / debt fund, and construction lending. Michael R. Linton provides direct access to direct lender relationships across every financing program relevant to International Drive CRE acquisitions and refinances spanning hotel, retail, restaurant, entertainment, mixed-use.
International Drive commercial real estate financing spans every major CRE lender program: CMBS conduit (for stabilized institutional-quality assets), agency multifamily (Fannie Mae DUS and Freddie Mac Optigo for multifamily), SBA 504 and 7(a) (for owner-occupied), bridge / debt fund (for transitional value-add), and construction lending (for ground-up and major renovation). Direct lender access matters: a CMBS quote for the same International Drive asset can vary 25–100+ bps across major conduit shops, and the same is true for agency, bridge, and construction. Get loan quotes across our an active lender network.
Michael R. Linton (FL Broker #BK703722) brings 39 years of Florida CRE transactions, direct lender relationships, and an accredited-investor network to every International Drive finance engagement. The combination produces consistently better outcomes than national platforms or single-channel broker shops.
Asset Classes Active in International Drive
International Drive attracts distinct buyer and tenant pools by asset class. Each card below opens our Florida-wide guide for that asset class — cap rate ranges, buyer demand profile, financing programs, and underwriting framework — applicable to International Drive finance-side transactions.
Financing International Drive? a network of Lenders.
Acquisition, refinance, construction, bridge — we source quotes across our an active lender network. Most clients save 25-100+ bps vs going to a single lender.
Frequently Asked Questions — International Drive Finance
What financing programs work for International Drive commercial real estate?
Most major CRE financing programs work for International Drive: CMBS conduit (for stabilized institutional-quality assets), agency multifamily (Fannie / Freddie for multifamily 5+ units), SBA 504 and 7(a) (for owner-occupied), bridge / debt fund (for transitional value-add), and construction lending (for ground-up). Program selection depends on the asset profile, capital structure, and borrower objectives.
Can I get a CMBS loan in International Drive?
Yes — CMBS conduit lenders actively quote International Drive stabilized institutional-quality assets. Typical CMBS terms: 5- or 10-year fixed rate, 30-year amortization (with 5- or 10-year balloon), 65–75% LTV, 1.20–1.30x DSCR floor, 8–9% debt yield minimum, non-recourse with bad-boy carve-outs. Specific quotes vary by lender, asset, and capital markets timing.
How long does CRE financing take to close in International Drive?
Bridge / debt fund: 30–60 days. SBA 504 / 7(a): 60–90 days. Agency multifamily: 60–90 days. CMBS: 60–90 days. Bank: 45–90 days. Construction: 90–120 days. Specific timing varies by lender, asset complexity, and third-party report turnaround.
What rates can I get on a International Drive commercial mortgage?
Current commercial mortgage rates depend on lender program, loan-to-value, debt yield, term, recourse structure, and capital markets conditions at quote. We source quotes across our an active lender network for every International Drive financing request — clients typically see 25–100+ bps spread across competitive quotes.
