Underwriting Automation

The use of AI to assess and quantify the risks and returns of property investments.

Putting Underwriting Automation in Context

CRE firms use underwriting automation to evaluate potential acquisitions, processing market data and financials in minutes rather than days.


Frequently Asked Questions about Underwriting Automation in Commercial Real Estate

Underwriting automation refers to the use of AI to assess and quantify the risks and returns of property investments, streamlining what was once a manual, time-consuming process.

It enables firms to evaluate potential acquisitions quickly, processing market data and financials in minutes instead of days, which enhances decision-making and operational efficiency.

AI can analyze market trends, rent rolls, operating statements, sales comps, and demographic data to generate risk-adjusted investment insights and pro forma models.

It accelerates the underwriting cycle, allowing CRE professionals to screen more deals, respond faster to opportunities, and reduce manual input errors.

Check out the “AI Tools for Commercial Real Estate (Summer 2025 Edition)” listed in the Related Content for a current list of automation platforms and software.

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