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title: "CRE Underwriting Glossary - Commercial Real Estate Terms"
description: "Plain-English definitions of CRE underwriting and deal analysis terms. Cap rate, IRR, T-12, loss to lease, DSCR, DCF, and 30+ more terms for acquisitions professionals."
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last-updated: "2026-08-21"
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# CRE Underwriting Glossary - Commercial Real Estate Terms

> Plain-English definitions of CRE underwriting and deal analysis terms. Cap rate, IRR, T-12, loss to lease, DSCR, DCF, and 30+ more terms for acquisitions professionals.

# CRE & M&A Glossary

Plain-language definitions for the terms that matter in commercial real estate underwriting, deal management, and acquisitions.

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