Mezzanine Loans in New York
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Mezzanine Lenders in New York
8 lenders offering mezzanine loans to borrowers in New York.
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.
About Mezzanine Loans in New York
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 New York, 8 lenders currently offer Mezzanine financing with loan amounts from $1M to $100M and rates typically ranging from 10% - 18%.
New York Market Overview
New York City is the largest commercial real estate market in the Western Hemisphere, with Manhattan alone comprising more office space than most major metro areas combined. The state's economy spans global finance, technology, media, and world-class healthcare institutions.
New York City imposes a commercial rent tax on tenants in Manhattan south of 96th Street, an additional cost layer unique in the U.S. that CRE investors must factor into tenant affordability analysis. The state's judicial foreclosure process is among the slowest in the country, often exceeding 24 months, which significantly impacts CRE distressed debt recovery timelines. New York's 421-a and Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) offer substantial property tax reductions for qualifying developments, and the city's complex regulatory landscape including landmarks preservation and ULURP review requires experienced local counsel for any significant project.
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
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