Systems and methods are provided to automatically generate a return target for a potential real estate deal based on supplemental deal information. According to one embodiment, a collateral type associated with a potential real estate deal is determined. For example, a deal originator may provide this information to deal controller via a communication network. Supplemental deal information associated with the deal is received, and a return target for the deal is then automatically generated based on the collateral type and the supplemental deal information. The return target may represent, for example, a loan spread required for approval of the deal.