The Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio expresses the mortgage amount as a percentage of the property's value. An 80% LTV means borrowing 80% of the property's value with a 20% down payment. In multifamily financing, typical LTV ranges are 75-95%, with lower LTV resulting in better rates and terms.
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