Commercial Real Estate Equity Gap & Mezzanine Funding

Commercial Real Estate Equity Gap & Mezzanine Funding

This service is for buyers and sponsors who already have a live Commercial Real Estate transaction and a shortfall in the capital stack. You have a signed or near-final purchase and sale agreement, a senior lender quote, and real equity committed, but the bank will not stretch far enough and you need preferred equity or mezzanine to close.

You are not shopping for ideas. You want a clear, paid mandate that reviews your deal, fixes the structure, and puts it in front of capital providers who can actually write tickets in your range. All terms are on this page so you can decide and proceed without negotiation or back-and-forth.

Commercial Real Estate equity gap and mezzanine funding for assets from USD 10m to 75m. Engagement fees from USD 25,000, plus a success fee on new equity or mezzanine capital funded under the mandate. Bank transfer only. No free reviews, no success-only work.

Who This Service Is For

Clients We Accept

  • Commercial Real Estate buyers and sponsors with asset values from roughly USD 10m to 75m.
  • Signed PSA or equivalent contract, or at least a negotiated and realistic term sheet with the seller.
  • Senior lender quote or term sheet already in hand, not just a conversation or generic email.
  • Earnest money hard, third party reports in process, and real equity committed by the sponsor.
  • Clear plan for business plan, lease-up, capex, or repositioning where relevant.

Clients We Decline

  • Requests for 100 percent financing or “no money down” acquisitions.
  • Early stage wish lists without PSA, lender quote, or due diligence underway.
  • Deals where sponsor has contributed no capital and expects others to fund everything.
  • Enquiries that refuse to pay an engagement fee or want to negotiate it down.
  • Situations involving unclear source of funds, sanctions issues, or inconsistent information.

What You Get When You Pay The Engagement Fee

Once the engagement fee clears, the work starts. The focus is on turning your live transaction into a clean, lender-ready file that makes it easy for capital providers to understand the asset, the sponsor, and the proposed structure.

  • Review of PSA, senior lender quote, rent roll, operating statements, and sponsor profile.
  • Capital stack map showing current position of equity, senior debt, mezzanine, and preferred equity.
  • Defined target structure for the equity gap or mezzanine layer with ranges for cost of capital and terms.
  • Lender and investor pack that includes a concise transaction memo and financial summary.
  • Targeted approaches to relevant capital providers that match your geography, asset type, and ticket size.
  • Support through indication and term sheet stages, so documents stay aligned with the agreed structure.

The mandate is best efforts. If the deal is not workable at all, the value is in that answer being delivered early, not after months of wasted time.

Pricing, Terms, And Deal Profile

Fees are fixed and linked to deal size. There is no negotiation on these numbers. If the pricing does not fit your economics, do not engage.

  • Eligible asset value: roughly USD 10m to 75m per property or portfolio.
  • Typical equity or mezzanine gap: around 10 to 30 percent of total capital stack.
  • Engagement fee: from USD 25,000 for assets between USD 10m and 30m; USD 35,000 to 45,000 for larger transactions.
  • Success fee: 2 to 3 percent on new equity or mezzanine funding arranged under this mandate.
  • Payment method: bank transfer only, with invoice and wiring instructions sent after you confirm by email.
  • Refunds: once underwriting and structuring work begins, fees are not refundable.

Financely operates as a capital arrangement platform through regulated partners. It is not a bank and does not deploy its own balance sheet. All funding decisions rest with the lenders and investors who review your file.

How The Mandate Works Step By Step

  • Step 1 – Confirm and pay: you confirm that your deal fits the profile above and pay the engagement fee by bank transfer.
  • Step 2 – Upload data: you share the PSA, senior lender quote, rent roll, trailing financials, sponsor information, and basic business plan through a secure channel.
  • Step 3 – Underwrite and structure: the transaction is reviewed, the capital stack is cleaned up, and a straightforward target structure is agreed with you.
  • Step 4 – Market to capital providers: the file is shared with a focused list of mezzanine lenders, preferred equity providers, and investors who match the deal.
  • Step 5 – Indications and term sheets: you receive feedback and indications from interested parties and move to negotiated term sheets with chosen counterparties.

Start Your Commercial Real Estate Gap Funding Mandate

If you have a live Commercial Real Estate transaction with a clear equity or mezzanine shortfall, you can start the mandate on the basis set out above. The engagement fee is paid upfront. All work is focused on turning your current deal into a capital stack that can close.

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Commercial Real Estate Gap Funding: FAQ

Can I speak to someone before paying the engagement fee
The page is designed so you have the key information upfront. If you are unsure about moving forward after reading this page, do not engage. Time is reserved for clients who have decided to proceed on the terms stated here and are ready to pay the engagement fee for a live deal.
Do you guarantee that the deal will be funded
No. There is no guarantee of funding. The mandate is best efforts. The work focuses on improving the structure, presenting a clear case to serious capital providers, and getting real feedback. Final decisions on appetite, pricing, and terms rest with the lenders and investors who review the transaction.
Can the engagement fee be reduced or made contingent on closing
No. The engagement fee covers underwriting, structuring, preparing the materials, and running a targeted process. If a contingent or success-only model is your priority, this service is not the right fit. The fee is fixed and non-negotiable.
What if my asset value or gap is outside the ranges on this page
The ranges are set to match realistic capital appetite and ticket sizes. If your deal is much smaller or much larger than the ranges given, the economics or the capital pool may not match well. In that case, do not engage through this standard mandate. A bespoke arrangement would require different terms.
Do you work with brokers or only with direct sponsors and buyers
Priority is given to direct sponsors and buyers who can sign the mandate and make decisions. If you are an intermediary, the mandate must still be signed by the sponsor and all fees are paid from their side. Extra commission layers are not added on top of the pricing set out on this page.

Disclaimer: This page describes a paid mandate service for Commercial Real Estate equity gap and mezzanine funding. It is not an offer of securities or a commitment to provide financing. Any funding outcome is subject to credit approval, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, legal documentation, perfected security where applicable, and capacity of third party lenders and investors. Financely operates as an arranger through regulated partners and does not act as a bank, broker dealer or fund manager.

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Submit Your Deal & Receive a Proposal Within 1-3 Working Days

Submit your deal using our secure intake form, and receive a quote within 1-3 business days. Existing clients can connect with their relationship manager through our secure web portal.


All submissions are promptly reviewed, and all communications are conducted through the intake form or the client portal for a seamless and secure process.

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Thank you for considering working with us. A nominal fee of US$500 is required upon completion of each form. This fee covers the time and effort we invest in reviewing your submission and crafting a thorough proposal. We receive numerous inquiries and prioritize those that carry this fee, ensuring serious applicants receive prompt attention.

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