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Mezzanine Loans in Sacramento, CA

Find lenders offering mezzanine loans in the Sacramento, including Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 8 lenders.

Lenders
8
Typical Rate
6.75% - 11.97%
Down Payment
Often 10-25% sponsor equity
Term
5-10 years
Closing Time
30-60 days

What does the Sacramento commercial real estate market look like?

Sacramento's CRE market is anchored by California state government, which occupies millions of square feet of office space in and around the Capitol Mall corridor, and by major healthcare systems including UC Davis Medical Center and Sutter Health. The Natomas submarket north of downtown has become a preferred location for corporate office campuses, while the Roseville-Rocklin corridor along I-80 is the primary suburban retail and office growth area. The downtown core has seen notable investment in mixed-use projects, particularly around the Golden 1 Center arena in the Downtown Commons (DOCO) district. The emergence of Sacramento as an affordable alternative to Bay Area markets has attracted tech companies and remote workers, pushing multifamily and office demand upward.

Key Economic Drivers

  • California state government operations and extensive contractor ecosystem
  • UC Davis Medical Center and Sutter Health hospital systems
  • Intel Folsom campus and growing tech sector presence
  • Golden 1 Center arena and Downtown Commons mixed-use development

Market Insight

Sacramento's median commercial lease rates run approximately 40-50% below San Francisco's, and the region has attracted Bay Area companies seeking lower occupancy costs while maintaining proximity to Northern California's talent base via the Capitol Corridor Amtrak route.

How do mezzanine loans work in Sacramento, California?

Mezzanine loans are subordinate real estate loans secured by a pledge of the borrower's ownership interests rather than a mortgage lien on the property itself. Borrowers use them when the senior lender's proceeds stop short and they want to reduce the common equity check. In the Sacramento metro area, borrowers can access 8 lenders offering Mezzanine financing, including Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $1M to $100M with rates from 6.75% - 11.97%.

Who should consider mezzanine loans?

  • Large acquisitions with a capital gap
  • Recapitalizations
  • Senior-loan executions that stop short on proceeds
  • Experienced sponsors managing intercreditor terms

What are the key requirements?

  • Usually at least a $1M capital need
  • Strong sponsor track record and exit plan
  • Senior lender consent plus an intercreditor agreement
  • Debt service and leverage that still work for the full stack

Advantages

  • Can reduce the common equity check
  • Usually no direct property lien
  • Often structured interest-only
  • Can add proceeds above a senior mortgage

Considerations

  • Usually the priciest layer in the stack
  • Senior lender approval is typically required
  • Intercreditor terms can limit remedies
  • Often not a fit for small-balance deals

Mezzanine Loans in Sacramento FAQ

How many Mezzanine lenders serve Sacramento, CA?
There are 8 lenders offering mezzanine loans in the Sacramento metro area. Loan amounts typically range from 1000K to 100M with rates from 6.75% - 11.97%.
What are Mezzanine loan rates in Sacramento?
Mezzanine loan rates in Sacramento typically range from 6.75% - 11.97%, though exact rates depend on factors like your credit score, the property's cash flow, and loan-to-value ratio. Down payments usually run Often 10-25% sponsor equity, and closing can take 30-60 days. Compare multiple Sacramento-area lenders to find the best terms for your deal.
What is a mezzanine loan in real estate?
It is subordinate capital that sits between the senior mortgage and the sponsor's common equity. Instead of taking a mortgage lien, the mezz lender usually takes a pledge of the ownership interests in the property-owning entity.
How is mezzanine debt different from preferred equity?
Mezzanine debt is a loan with a maturity date and UCC foreclosure rights against the pledged ownership interests. Preferred equity is an ownership investment with negotiated control rights and no UCC foreclosure remedy.
Do senior lenders have to approve mezzanine debt?
Usually yes. The senior lender commonly requires an intercreditor agreement that sets cure rights, notice rules, and what happens if the mezz lender tries to enforce its remedies.
How small can a mezzanine loan be?
Published market tables still show mezzanine programs starting around $1 million. Smaller deals usually end up with more equity, a bridge loan, or a different senior structure instead.

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