Mezzanine Loans in Washington
Browse 8 lenders offering mezzanine loans in Washington. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
Who are the Mezzanine lenders in Washington?
8 lenders offering mezzanine loans to borrowers in Washington.
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.
How do mezzanine loans work in Washington?
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 Washington, 8 lenders currently offer Mezzanine financing with loan amounts from $1M to $100M and rates typically ranging from 6.75% - 11.97%.
What does the Washington market look like?
Washington state's economy is powered by technology giants Amazon and Microsoft, along with Boeing's aerospace operations and the Port of Seattle's international trade. The Seattle metro has experienced transformative commercial growth driven by tech sector expansion.
Washington has no state income tax, but commercial property tax rates and the state's Business and Occupation (B&O) gross receipts tax on commercial rent income must be factored into CRE investment underwriting. Seattle's mandatory affordable housing linkage fees and the city's MHA (Mandatory Housing Affordability) requirements add costs to commercial development but also unlock additional development capacity through upzones. The state's GMA (Growth Management Act) concentrates commercial development within urban growth areas, creating supply constraints that support property values in designated centers while limiting suburban sprawl.
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
What are the pros and cons?
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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