Distressed Commercial Mortgage Financing in 2026

US Commercial Real Estate Debt Solutions

Distressed Commercial Mortgage Financing

If your loan is near maturity, cash flow is under pressure, or your lender is tightening terms, you need execution, not theory. Financely structures and places distressed commercial mortgage solutions for active transactions across the United States, with a process built for speed, lender fit, and documentation discipline.

We run a transaction-led process from underwriting memo to term sheet negotiation and closing coordination. No vague advisory loops. No generic templates.

Review how our process works and our scope on what we do.

Who This Service Is For

Maturity Default Risk

Sponsors facing near-term maturity with refinance friction, valuation reset pressure, or tighter lender proceeds.

Covenant Stress

Borrowers managing DSCR, occupancy, or reserve covenant issues that threaten cash sweep, technical default, or amendment cost escalation.

Capital Stack Gaps

Projects that need rescue mezzanine, preferred equity, or bridge capital to complete recapitalization and avoid forced value destruction.

Distressed Note Situations

Owners and buyers working through discounted payoff opportunities, note purchase pathways, or structured deed-in-lieu alternatives.

What We Arrange

Distressed debt situations are rarely solved with one product. We build the right mix based on cash flow, collateral, timeline, and legal constraints.

Solution Track When It Fits Commercial Objective
Bridge Refinance Maturity wall with limited extension flexibility from incumbent lender. Stabilize timeline, clear payoff, protect control of the asset.
Rescue Mezzanine Senior lender proceeds are not enough to close recapitalization. Fill stack shortfall while preserving path to long-term refinance.
Preferred Equity Need gap capital with governance and return waterfall controls. Avoid distressed sale and preserve sponsor upside after cure.
Discounted Payoff Structuring Lender is open to negotiated resolution below full exposure. Resolve debt burden and reset basis for future refinancing.
Note Purchase Advisory Opportunity to acquire debt position and control workout path. Create strategic control at debt level and improve recovery options.
Extension + Paydown Strategy Loan can be extended with partial principal cure and conditions. Buy time, protect valuation, and execute a cleaner refinance later.

Asset Types We Commonly See

  • Office assets with rollover and leasing pressure
  • Retail centers with tenant concentration risk
  • Hospitality assets in recovery or repositioning phases
  • Industrial assets with refinancing timing mismatch
  • Multifamily assets with rate shock and reserve stress
  • Mixed-use properties with incomplete stabilization

Important: distressed does not mean unfinanceable. It means the deal needs a tighter structure, stronger reporting package, and realistic closing sequence.

Why Distressed Mortgage Deals Fail

Late Start

Teams wait too long and enter market with an expired clock, which weakens negotiating leverage.

Weak Data Room

Missing rent rolls, trailing operating statements, litigation disclosures, and capex schedules delay credit decisions.

Stack Mismatch

Trying to solve a multi-layer problem with a single debt ask causes repeated declines.

Unclear Workout Path

No documented cure or stabilization plan means no confidence in repayment timeline.

Financely Closing Procedure

Phase What We Do What You Receive
1. Intake Review debt profile, maturity schedule, collateral facts, and legal status. Initial bankability view and execution path selection.
2. Underwriting Pack Build lender-ready case with cash flow analysis and downside framing. Structured financing memorandum and document checklist.
3. Capital Stack Design Map senior, mezzanine, preferred equity, or resolution alternatives. Clear sources and uses plan with closing sequence.
4. Distribution Target relevant lenders and capital providers based on mandate fit. Term sheet dialogue and feedback loop management.
5. Close Coordination Track legal, diligence, and condition precedent progress. Execution support through funding or written decline outcome.

Required File Package

  • Current loan documents, amendments, notices, and payoff details
  • Most recent operating statements, rent roll, and property-level cash flow
  • Asset business plan, capex and leasing strategy, and timeline
  • Sponsor profile, liquidity disclosure, and guarantor information
  • Any existing lender correspondence tied to default, extension, or workout

Execution standard: Financely does not guarantee financing outcomes. Engagement is provided on a best-efforts basis and is subject to underwriting, compliance, legal review, and final lender approval.

Why Sponsors Use Financely

Sponsors come to us when the situation is time-sensitive and the margin for error is thin. We combine structured underwriting, direct lender positioning, and disciplined process control so your file is handled as a live execution mandate. If you are actively negotiating a maturity extension or refinance bridge, timing matters. Start before the deadline compresses your options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you help before a formal default occurs?

Yes. Early intervention usually improves outcomes because lenders still see optionality and cooperation.

Do you only work with large institutional sponsors?

No. We support qualified sponsors with financeable assets and clear transaction pathways.

Can you arrange both debt and gap capital?

Yes. Many distressed files need both. We structure the stack based on risk and closeability.

How fast can a distressed refinance close?

Timing depends on file quality, legal complexity, and lender response speed. Complete files move faster.

Do you provide legal advice?

No. We coordinate with your counsel and counterparties, but legal advice must come from licensed attorneys.

What is the engagement format?

Mandates are structured as paid execution engagements with terms and scope documented before launch.

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, investment, or securities advice. Financely is a transaction-led capital advisory platform and not a deposit-taking institution. Financing outcomes depend on underwriting quality, collateral profile, compliance checks, legal documentation, market conditions, and third-party approvals. Any securities-related placement activity is handled only within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.