Capital Stack Mezzanine Gap Loan For Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Bottom line:
when senior leverage is capped and equity is short, we place mezzanine capital to close the gap and keep your timeline intact. We package the deal, target real lenders, and negotiate a structure that clears credit and intercreditor.
Best For
- Acquisition or refinance shortfall
- Construction cost overruns
- Lease-up or bridge to agency
Asset Types
- Multifamily and BTR
- Industrial and logistics
- Select retail, office repositioning, hospitality by case
Typical Terms
- Check sizes USD 3m to 40m
- LTC/LTV up to total 80 to 88
- Price 10 to 14 plus fees, 12 to 36 months
What We Do
We run a lender process for mezzanine or preferred-like debt behind the senior. Materials are cleaned, comps are set, sources and uses are precise, and the intercreditor path is mapped with the senior agent. We secure meetings, drive term sheets, and close out covenant and consent items.
Structures
- Mezz note with current or PIK mix
- HoldCo or PropCo placement
- Junior mortgage where permitted
Key Points
- Senior consent and intercreditor
- Cash sweep and DSCR triggers
- Budget, GMP, and draw controls
Underwriting Focus
- Business plan and lease-up math
- Exit to agency, life, or sale
- Skin in the game and guarantees
Process
- Intake.
Senior term sheet, sources and uses, budget, pro forma, timeline.
- Materials.
Model, deck, rent roll and pipeline, contractor docs.
- Outreach.
Shortlist lenders by asset, check size, and risk.
- Terming.
Price, covenants, reserves, and intercreditor.
- Closing.
Consents, legal, and funding mechanics.
What You Receive
- Lender list and outreach record
- Term sheet comparison and redlines
- IC memo and intercreditor checklist
- Weekly status until funding
Need A Mezz Gap Filled
Send the senior term sheet, model, budget, and timeline. We will confirm a lender route and fees.
Request A Term Sheet
Corporate services only. No commitment to lend. All work is subject to KYC, AML, sanctions, lender approvals, and senior consent.