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Mezzanine Loans in Gulfport, MS

Find lenders offering mezzanine loans in the Gulfport, including Biloxi, Ocean Springs, 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 Gulfport commercial real estate market look like?

Gulfport, together with neighboring Biloxi, anchors the Mississippi Gulf Coast's commercial real estate market, which is driven by casino gaming, military operations, and port activity. The Harrison County coastline has been substantially rebuilt since Hurricane Katrina, with modern commercial inventory along U.S. Highway 90 and the I-10 corridor replacing older stock. The Port of Gulfport is undergoing a $570 million restoration and expansion project that will significantly boost the region's industrial and logistics capacity. Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi and the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport provide stable federal employment and drive hospitality, retail, and multifamily demand across the coast.

Key Economic Drivers

  • Casino gaming industry along the Biloxi-Gulfport coast including MGM, Beau Rivage, and Hard Rock
  • Port of Gulfport $570 million expansion and modernization project
  • Keesler Air Force Base and Naval Construction Battalion Center military installations
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries Pascagoula shipyard and defense manufacturing supply chain

Market Insight

The Mississippi Gulf Coast's casino industry generates over $1.5 billion in annual gaming revenue, creating consistent demand for hospitality, retail, and entertainment-oriented CRE — with waterfront commercial properties along U.S. 90 benefiting from continuous reinvestment by gaming operators.

How do mezzanine loans work in Gulfport, Mississippi?

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 Gulfport metro area, borrowers can access 8 lenders offering Mezzanine financing, including Biloxi, Ocean Springs, 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 Gulfport FAQ

How many Mezzanine lenders serve Gulfport, MS?
There are 8 lenders offering mezzanine loans in the Gulfport metro area. Loan amounts typically range from 1000K to 100M with rates from 6.75% - 11.97%.
What are Mezzanine loan rates in Gulfport?
Mezzanine loan rates in Gulfport 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 Gulfport-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.

Where else can I find mezzanine loans in Mississippi?

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