Watch for a robust bridge lending market this year, as many lenders increase their 2026 origination volumes. Borrowers will see plenty of available bridge capital going forward, especially in the lease-up space for newly built assets. Capital and sponsors alike seem to think transaction velocity particularly acquisitions may see a resurgence in…
The bridge lending market floodgates will open in 2026
2026 Top Commercial Real Estate Finance Firms
Commercial Property Executive unveils its 2026 ranking of the top real estate finance firms. The combined activity of these 20 leading firms reflects a more encouraging capital market environment than the lingering headwinds would suggest. Between Oct. 1, 2024, and Sept. 30, 2025, our leading firms collectively wrote or arranged more…
Avatar Financial Provides Bridge Loan for Two Oregon RV Parks
Avatar Financial Group LLC has funded a $ 4.37 million bridge loan secured by two income-producing RV parks located in Coos Bay and Boardman, Oregon. Structured with a two-year term and a combined net loan-to-value ratio of 44%, the financing was used to refinance existing debt and provide the sponsor with cash-out proceeds to renovate…
WMRE 2026 Market Outlook: Why Private Credit Fears Don’t Apply to CRE Debt
Private credit markets have come under increased scrutiny lately, with rising concerns around defaults, leverage, and valuation practices. High-profile failures such as Tricolor and First Brands intensified fears of systemic risk, prompting some analysts and policymakers to question whether the growing private credit market could experience stress comparable to the…
TR Hazelrigg of Avatar Financial Group Provides $11.125M Loan for Retail Gas Stations
The transaction involves three BP-branded gas stations located at 470 Dundee Avenue, 860 West Army Trail Road, and 1100 West Stearns Road in the Chicago metro area. The asset type is retail, and the loan amount for the financing is $11,125,000. Full Article
Avatar Financial Group Appoints Matt Williams as Director of Capital Markets
Seattle-based Avatar Financial Group has appointed Matt Williams as Director of Capital Markets. In this capacity, he will lead outreach and relationship-building across family offices, wealth advisors, and high-net-worth individuals, connecting them to Avatar’s diversified real estate credit strategies. Williams joins the firm following a decorated 20-year career in the…
Avatar Financial Group Appoints Jim Tarte as Chief Financial Officer
Commercial real estate lender Avatar Financial Group has added to its ranks with the recent hiring of Jim Tarte, that firm announced this week. The CPA and industry veteran makes the move from the SaaS platform… Read Full Article
$12.6MM Bridge Loan Secured for 220,000 SQFT Industrial Property Acquisition in Eugene, Ore.
Avatar Financial Group LLC has funded a $12.58-million bridge loan secured by an industrial property in Eugene, OR. The loan carries a 10.99% initial interest rate, a 65% loan-to-value ratio, and a 24-month term. Located on 10.5 acres… Read Full Article
Avatar Financial Group LLC Provides $11.24M Financing for Corpus Christi Redevelopment of Latitude Apartments
Avatar Financial Group LLC (“Avatar”), a leading Seattle-based national bridge lender specializing in commercial real estate, has closed an $11.24-million bridge loan secured by the Latitude Apartments in Corpus Christi, Texas. Read Article
Avatar Financial Group LLC Provides $7.3M Bridge Loan for Two Houston Apartment Properties
Avatar Financial Group LLC has provided $7.34 million to refinance a pair of garden-style communities in Houston, Texas. The bridge loan carries a two-year term and an LTV of 70%. The 78-unit Donovan Village is located at 601 West… Read Full Article
