Mezzanine Loans in Columbus, OH
Find lenders offering mezzanine loans in the Columbus, including Dublin, Westerville, Grove City, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 8 lenders.
Which Mezzanine lenders serve Columbus?
8 lenders offering mezzanine loans in the Columbus, OH area.
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.
What does the Columbus commercial real estate market look like?
Columbus is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the Midwest, consistently adding population and employment at rates exceeding Ohio's other large cities, driven by a diversified economy anchored by Ohio State University, state government, and a booming logistics sector. The Short North Arts District and German Village neighborhoods adjacent to downtown command premium rents for retail and mixed-use properties, while the Rickenbacker Inland Port area in the south metro has become one of the top distribution and logistics hubs in the eastern United States. Intel's $20 billion semiconductor fabrication complex in nearby New Albany is the single largest private-sector investment in Ohio history, expected to transform the northeast suburban submarket. The Arena District and Franklinton neighborhoods represent active redevelopment zones where former industrial land is being converted to office, residential, and entertainment uses.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Intel's $20 billion semiconductor fab complex in New Albany catalyzing industrial and workforce housing demand
- ●Ohio State University, the state's largest employer, driving research commercialization and campus-area CRE absorption
- ●Rickenbacker Inland Port and logistics hub attracting Amazon, FedEx, and e-commerce fulfillment demand
- ●Nationwide Insurance, Cardinal Health, and L Brands headquarters sustaining downtown and suburban office markets
Market Insight
Columbus's Rickenbacker Inland Port has been designated a Foreign Trade Zone and offers direct rail connections via Norfolk Southern and CSX, making it one of the most efficient intermodal logistics locations in the eastern U.S. and driving industrial vacancy rates well below the national average.
How do mezzanine loans work in Columbus, Ohio?
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 Columbus metro area, borrowers can access 8 lenders offering Mezzanine financing, including Dublin, Westerville, Grove City, 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
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