REAL ESTATE UNDERWRITING

LTV

Also called: loan-to-value · loan to value ratio

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PLAIN-ENGLISH DEFINITION

Loan amount divided by property value.

What it means in practice.

LTV is a core leverage metric used in real-estate finance. Appraised value, purchase price and lender policy can affect the actual underwriting denominator.

Why it matters.

Exchange investors replacing debt should model achievable leverage rather than assuming a loan amount.

Additional notes.

LTV is a core leverage metric used in real-estate finance. Appraised value, purchase price and lender policy can affect the actual underwriting denominator.

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