Mezzanine Loans in Colorado
Browse 8 lenders offering mezzanine loans in Colorado. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
Who are the Mezzanine lenders in Colorado?
8 lenders offering mezzanine loans to borrowers in Colorado.
Acore Capital
New York, NY
Commercial real estate finance company providing bridge, mezzanine, and preferred equity. $20B+ in originations. Institutional-quality deals.
CBRE Capital Markets
Dallas, TX
Global CRE services and capital markets. Arranges debt and equity for all commercial property types.
Goldman Sachs
New York, NY
Major CMBS conduit originator. Large-scale commercial mortgage financing and mezzanine debt.
Greystone
New York, NY
Full-service commercial real estate lending platform. Agency, bridge, mezzanine, and permanent financing. Top Freddie Mac and FHA lender.
JLL Capital Markets
Chicago, IL
Global commercial real estate services firm. Debt placement, equity advisory, and investment sales across all property types.
LoanCore Capital
Hartford, CT
Transitional commercial real estate lender. Bridge and mezzanine debt for value-add and repositioning strategies.
Morgan Stanley
New York, NY
Top CMBS originator. Large commercial real estate lending and securitization.
Walker & Dunlop
Bethesda, MD
Major commercial real estate finance company. Multifamily specialist. Agency, bridge, and mezzanine lending.
How do mezzanine loans work in Colorado?
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 Colorado, 8 lenders currently offer Mezzanine financing with loan amounts from $1M to $100M and rates typically ranging from 6.75% - 11.97%.
What does the Colorado market look like?
Colorado's educated workforce and quality of life have attracted a diverse economic base, with Denver emerging as a major tech and financial services hub. The state's population growth has been among the strongest in the Mountain West region.
Colorado assesses commercial property at 29% of actual value compared to about 7% for residential, creating a notable tax differential that affects CRE investment returns. The state's legal cannabis industry has generated unique demand for industrial and retail properties, though federal illegality complicates financing as many traditional lenders avoid cannabis-related real estate. Denver's Urban Renewal Authority and numerous Tax Increment Financing districts offer CRE developers significant incentives in designated redevelopment areas.
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
What are the pros and cons?
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
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