Mezzanine Loans in Washington, DC
Find lenders offering mezzanine loans in the Washington, including Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 8 lenders.
Which Mezzanine lenders serve Washington?
8 lenders offering mezzanine loans in the Washington, DC area.
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.
What does the Washington commercial real estate market look like?
Washington, D.C. has one of the most resilient CRE markets in the country, underpinned by federal government tenancy, a massive ecosystem of law firms, trade associations, and government contractors, and a growing tech and life sciences sector. The East End and Capitol Riverfront/Navy Yard submarkets have been the primary focus of new office and mixed-use development, while the K Street/Connecticut Avenue corridor remains the traditional lobbying and law firm office core. The NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) and Union Market districts have transformed from industrial to vibrant mixed-use neighborhoods. Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and Adams Morgan command premium retail rents driven by high foot traffic and affluent demographics.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Federal government agencies (GSA-leased office space) and defense/intelligence contractor headquarters
- ●K Street law firms, lobbying organizations, and trade association offices
- ●George Washington University, Georgetown University, and associated medical centers
- ●Amazon HQ2 in neighboring Arlington, Virginia, and its spillover economic effects
Market Insight
D.C.'s Height of Buildings Act limits most structures to 130 feet, constraining vertical development and supporting long-term property values in the core, while also pushing development outward to emerging submarkets like the Wharf, Capitol Riverfront, and Buzzard Point.
How do mezzanine loans work in Washington, District of Columbia?
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 Washington metro area, borrowers can access 8 lenders offering Mezzanine financing, including Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, 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
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