Commercial Real Estate Consulting for First-Time Sponsors

Commercial Real Estate Capital Advisory

Commercial Real Estate Consulting For First-Time Developers And Independent Sponsors

First-time developers and independent sponsors rarely fail because the deal has no merit. They fail because the file is not lender-ready when timing gets tight. If your project has real economics but your structure is loose, the market will punish that fast.

Financely provides transaction-led commercial real estate consulting focused on funding execution, not theory. We help you shape a clean capital stack, prepare the underwriting package, and move your file through lender decisioning. You can see our broader real estate scope on our Commercial Real Estate Financing page.

This is a closing-focused service for sponsors who want a concrete path to debt and equity. You submit the deal, we issue indicative structure terms, then we execute under mandate.

If you want to review our process first, visit How It Works.

Who This Service Fits

First-Time Developers

Sponsors with site control or purchase agreement, early design progress, and a credible route to permits, build, and exit.

Independent Sponsors

Deal principals assembling transactions without an in-house balance sheet, seeking lender confidence through structure quality.

Acquisition Or Repositioning Plays

Buyers targeting value-add or light redevelopment who need a disciplined debt and equity plan before hard deadlines.

Ground-Up Projects With Real Inputs

Teams that can show sponsor equity, realistic cost assumptions, and a coherent construction-to-stabilization timeline.

What We Deliver In Commercial Real Estate Consulting Mandates

Capital Stack Design

Senior debt, stretch senior, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and sponsor equity layering with clear repayment order.

Lender-Ready Underwriting File

Investment narrative, sources and uses, coverage metrics, sponsor profile, and transaction risk map in one coherent package.

Debt Structuring Support

Covenant logic, reserve design, draw conditions, and milestone controls aligned to project reality.

Equity Partner Positioning

Presentation strategy for private capital partners when sponsor liquidity, guarantees, or track record need reinforcement.

Term Sheet Comparison

Side-by-side analysis of pricing, fees, controls, guarantees, and downside protections before you commit.

Execution Through Closing

Coordination support from indicative terms to credit committee clarifications and final documentation steps.

Capital Stack Scenarios We Commonly Structure

Scenario Common Challenge Structured Response
Acquisition With Light Repositioning Equity check too large for sponsor cash Senior debt plus preferred equity or co-invest partner with defined waterfall
Ground-Up Development Lender concerns on completion and lease-up risk Milestone-based draw logic, contingency reserve, and tighter reporting covenants
Bridge-To-Stabilization Short runway and refinancing pressure Bridge structure with clear stabilization triggers and refinance plan
Independent Sponsor Buy-Side Limited principal track record narrative Institutional-grade file with sponsor support plan and third-party validation

Engagement Process

Step Action Output
1. Deal Submission Submit your project file with timeline, capital ask, and available documents. Initial fit screen
2. Indicative Structure We issue written assumptions on capital stack path, fee terms, and key conditions. Indicative terms
3. Mandate Activation Executed engagement letter and retainer payment start the underwriting workstream. Active mandate
4. Underwriting Build We finalize the lender package and distribution strategy by profile fit. Lender-ready file
5. Distribution And Negotiation We support lender interactions, clarifications, and term sheet comparison. Term sheets or written declines

Mandate Pricing

Mandate Tier Best For Upfront Retainer Success Fee
Entry Transaction Mandate Smaller first deals with focused lender outreach USD 27,500 From 2.50%
Core Sponsor Mandate Full underwriting and structured distribution for institutional terms USD 59,500 From 1.75%
Programmatic Sponsor Mandate Repeat deal flow and portfolio-level lender strategy USD 95,000 From 1.25%
If you need a broader view of our capabilities before submission, review What We Do. If your project is live and time-sensitive, submit directly.

Required Documents For Fast Progress

Transaction Documents

Purchase agreement or site control evidence, timeline, and uses of funds.

Sponsor Information

Ownership structure, guarantor profile, and relevant execution history.

Financial Package

Sources and uses, preliminary pro forma, and current liquidity profile.

Project Support Materials

Design status, budget assumptions, market comps, and third-party studies where available.

Commercial policy: we operate on a best-efforts basis and do not guarantee lender approval. Files with unclear ownership, unrealistic assumptions, or non-cooperative counterparties are declined.

Submit Your Commercial Real Estate Deal

If you are a first-time developer or independent sponsor with a live transaction, submit your file now. We will screen fit and issue structured next steps.

FAQ

Can first-time developers get funded without a long track record?

Yes, when the deal is documented correctly and the capital stack is realistic for the risk profile.

Do you provide direct loans?

No. Financely structures and distributes transactions through financing partners and lending channels.

Do you work with independent sponsors?

Yes. This service is designed for independent sponsors who need institutional-grade packaging and lender access.

Do you guarantee approvals?

No. Engagements are best-efforts and outcomes depend on file quality, structure fit, and lender appetite.

What is the first step?

Submit the project through the deal portal. If the file fits, we issue indicative terms and a mandate path.

Can you help if my equity check is short?

Yes. We can structure preferred equity or co-invest options when the project fundamentals support it.

Compliance notice: This page is for commercial information only and is not legal, tax, or investment advice. Financely does not provide guaranteed approvals. All mandates are subject to underwriting, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, legal documentation, and lender acceptance.