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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.

Lenders
8
Typical Rate
10% - 18%
Down Payment
Reduces equity to 5-15% total
Term
1-7 years
Closing Time
30-60 days

Columbus Commercial Real Estate Market

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.

Mezzanine Loans in Columbus, Ohio

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 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 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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