Finance

A 'gap mortgage' in New York is most commonly used when:

AA borrower's credit score falls in the 'gap' between prime and subprime
BThere is a financing gap between what a construction lender will provide and what is needed, often filled by a mezzanine or equity partner✓ Correct
CA buyer needs financing for the period between contract signing and closing
DA lender fills the gap between the purchase price and appraised value

Explanation

A gap mortgage or gap financing in New York commercial real estate addresses the financing gap in a capital stack — the difference between the senior construction or permanent mortgage and the total cost of the project. This gap may be filled by mezzanine financing, preferred equity, or subordinate debt. The 'gap' is also sometimes used to describe bridge financing between a construction loan and a permanent mortgage.

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