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…

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 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…

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…

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

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…