Beyond Spreadsheets: Why Modern Real Estate Developers Are Moving to Purpose-Built Underwriting Software

Discover why leading developers are abandoning Excel for specialized underwriting platforms and how this shift is transforming deal analysis, collaboration, and decision-making in real estate development.

What Is Debt Yield in Real Estate and Why Do Lenders Care?

Debt yield is a real estate risk metric that measures a property's net operating income (NOI) relative to the loan amount. Lenders typically target debt yield between 8% and 12% depending on property type and risk. Learn how lenders use it to size loans and evaluate downside risk.

What Is Return on Cost in Real Estate Development?

Return on cost (ROC) is a key metric used in real estate development to measure a project's stabilized yield relative to its total development cost. Learn why developers typically target 7-10% return on cost and seek 150-250 basis point spreads over market cap rates.