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

Gulfport Commercial Real Estate Market

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.

Mezzanine Loans in Gulfport, 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 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 10% - 18%.

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

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

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