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Mezzanine Loans in Mississippi

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

MS 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 Mississippi

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 Mississippi, 8 lenders currently offer Mezzanine financing with loan amounts from $1M to $100M and rates typically ranging from 10% - 18%.

Mississippi Market Overview

Mississippi offers among the lowest costs of doing business in the nation, attracting manufacturing operations and automotive assembly plants. The Gulf Coast region supports shipbuilding, energy, and gaming-related commercial activity.

Mississippi's fee-in-lieu-of-taxes (FILOT) agreements and the state's Advantage Jobs program offer significant property tax and payroll rebate incentives for qualifying commercial and industrial projects. The state has no franchise tax on the first $100,000 of capital, and property tax assessments for commercial properties are set at 15% of true value, keeping effective tax rates relatively low. Gulf Coast casinos and hospitality properties must navigate specialized gaming commission requirements, and hurricane risk along the coast requires thorough insurance and structural resilience planning.

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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