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Mezzanine Loans in Massachusetts

Browse 8 lenders offering mezzanine loans in Massachusetts. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.

MA Lenders
8
Typical Rate
10% - 18%
Down Payment
Reduces equity to 5-15% total
Term
1-7 years
Closing Time
30-60 days

About Mezzanine Loans in Massachusetts

Mezzanine financing sits between senior debt and equity in the capital stack. It allows borrowers to increase leverage beyond what a first mortgage provides, reducing the equity needed for a deal. Secured by a pledge of the borrower's ownership interest rather than a lien on the property. In Massachusetts, 8 lenders currently offer Mezzanine financing with loan amounts from $1M to $100M and rates typically ranging from 10% - 18%.

Massachusetts Market Overview

Massachusetts is the nation's leading life sciences cluster, anchored by world-class research universities and a dense concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the Greater Boston area. The knowledge economy drives premium demand for lab and office space.

The Greater Boston lab and life sciences real estate market commands some of the highest rents in the country, with specialized GMP and BSL-rated space requiring significant tenant improvement investment. Massachusetts Chapter 40B affordable housing requirements can affect mixed-use CRE developments, and the state's strong tenant protection laws influence commercial lease negotiations. Boston's 121A program offers significant property tax abatements for qualifying commercial developments in designated areas, which has been instrumental in catalyzing major projects in the Seaport District and other emerging neighborhoods.

Who Should Consider Mezzanine Loans?

  • Reducing equity requirement
  • Large acquisitions
  • Development projects
  • Recapitalizations

Key Requirements

  • Strong sponsor track record
  • Viable business plan
  • Senior lender approval for subordinate debt
  • Adequate debt service coverage for total debt

Pros and Cons

Advantages

  • Reduce equity needed
  • No lien on property (pledge of ownership)
  • Flexible structures
  • Can be interest-only

Considerations

  • High interest rates
  • Subordinate position = higher risk
  • Requires senior lender approval
  • Complex documentation

Mezzanine Loans FAQ

How does mezzanine differ from a second mortgage?
A second mortgage is secured by a lien on the property. Mezzanine debt is secured by a pledge of the borrower's ownership interest in the entity that owns the property. This distinction matters for foreclosure — mezzanine lenders can take over the entity via UCC foreclosure, which is faster than mortgage foreclosure.

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