Commercial Real Estate Financing in Dallas
GSP's Dallas office provides local access to one of the most active commercial real estate markets in the country. The DFW Metroplex's explosive population growth, wave of corporate relocations, and massive capital investment have made Dallas-Fort Worth a magnet for institutional and private real estate capital alike.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Commercial Real Estate Market
Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, driven by a sustained wave of corporate relocations from California, the Northeast, and other high-cost states. With no state income tax, a business-friendly regulatory environment, and a low cost of living, DFW continues to attract both employers and residents at a pace that outstrips nearly every other major metro. This growth engine fuels persistent demand across every commercial real estate asset class.
Multifamily development pipelines in Dallas-Fort Worth rank among the largest in the country, with garden-style, wrap, and mid-rise projects delivering across the Metroplex. Build-to-rent and single-family rental communities are expanding rapidly in suburban markets from Frisco and Plano to Fort Worth and Arlington. On the industrial side, DFW has emerged as a national distribution and logistics hub—anchored by DFW Airport, extensive rail networks, and a major interstate highway system—attracting mega-distribution centers and last-mile facilities at an extraordinary pace.
The office market is bifurcating: premium space in Uptown and Victory Park continues to attract tenants and capital, while suburban office faces pressure and repricing. Key submarkets that define the DFW investment landscape include Uptown, Deep Ellum, Victory Park, Las Colinas, Frisco, Plano, Fort Worth, Arlington, and Alliance/North Fort Worth. George Smith Partners' on-the-ground presence in Dallas gives our clients real-time market intelligence and direct access to the capital sources most active in these corridors.
Our Dallas Lender Relationships
Texas-Based Banks
Deep relationships with Texas community and regional banks that understand local markets, from DFW-headquartered institutions to statewide lenders providing construction, bridge, and permanent financing across the Metroplex.
Learn More →Debt Funds
National and Texas-focused debt funds actively deploying bridge and mezzanine capital across the DFW Metroplex's high-growth corridors, from Uptown multifamily to suburban industrial and build-to-rent developments.
Learn More →Agency Lending
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are extremely active in DFW's booming multifamily market, providing strong execution for garden-style, wrap, and mid-rise apartments across the Metroplex with competitive long-term fixed-rate financing.
Learn More →CMBS & Conduits
Active CMBS market for stabilized DFW assets across property types. GSP navigates conduit execution for permanent financing on office, industrial, and retail properties throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.
Learn More →Life Companies
Insurance company lenders attracted to Texas fundamentals, providing long-term fixed-rate permanent financing for institutional-quality multifamily, industrial, and office assets across the DFW market.
Learn More →Private Equity & Foreign Capital
DFW attracts significant institutional and foreign equity investment driven by the metro's growth fundamentals. GSP connects sponsors with JV equity partners for development and value-add opportunities across the Metroplex.
Learn More →What We Finance in Dallas
Multifamily
Garden-style, wrap, mid-rise, and high-rise apartments across the DFW Metroplex, including lease-up, value-add, and ground-up development.
Industrial & Logistics
Mega-distribution, last-mile, cold storage, and manufacturing in Alliance, South Dallas, and DFW Airport corridors.
Office
Class A and creative office in Uptown, Victory Park, and Las Colinas plus suburban campuses in Frisco and Plano.
Build-to-Rent / SFR
Single-family rental communities and horizontal apartments in DFW's rapidly expanding suburban markets.
Hospitality
Full-service, select-service, and convention hotels serving DFW's massive business travel and tourism market.
Retail
Power centers, grocery-anchored, and lifestyle retail across DFW's sprawling trade areas.
Dallas Office
Located in Deep Ellum on Pacific Avenue, our Dallas team serves borrowers across Texas and the broader Southwest including Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Oklahoma.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get commercial real estate financing in Dallas-Fort Worth?
George Smith Partners acts as your capital advisor, sourcing debt and equity from Texas-based banks, national debt funds, agency lenders, and institutional capital sources active in the DFW market. We analyze your property, identify the optimal capital structure, solicit competitive bids, and negotiate the best available terms on your behalf.
What types of commercial properties are most actively financed in Dallas?
Multifamily, industrial/logistics, and BTR/SFR are the most actively financed property types in Dallas-Fort Worth. Office, hospitality, and retail also attract significant capital in the right locations and submarkets, particularly in high-demand corridors like Uptown, Victory Park, and Las Colinas.
What are current CRE lending rates in Texas?
Commercial real estate lending rates in Texas vary by property type and leverage. Agency rates for stabilized multifamily remain among the most competitive, while transitional assets typically price at SOFR plus a spread that reflects business plan risk. Rates change frequently—contact our Dallas team for current market pricing tailored to your specific transaction.
Is Dallas a good market for commercial real estate investment?
Yes, Dallas-Fort Worth consistently ranks as a top US commercial real estate investment market. The metro benefits from sustained population growth, major corporate relocations, no state income tax, a business-friendly regulatory environment, and a low cost of living that continues to attract both employers and residents at an outsized pace.
Does George Smith Partners finance properties beyond Dallas in Texas?
Yes. Our Dallas team covers all of Texas including Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the broader Southwest. Combined with our national office network, George Smith Partners has the local relationships and nationwide reach to finance commercial real estate in every major market across the country.
Can I finance a build-to-rent community in the DFW area?
Yes, build-to-rent is one of the hottest sectors in Dallas-Fort Worth. We source construction, bridge, and permanent financing for BTR and SFR communities from banks, debt funds, and agency lenders active in the DFW market. Our team has deep experience structuring capital for horizontal apartments and single-family rental developments across the Metroplex.
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