Valencia is actively seeking to connect well-qualified real estate investors, developers, and operators with our extensive network of capital sources. Our relationships are actively originating senior bridge loans, construction loans, and preferred equity facilities, catering to a diverse range of deal profiles and asset classes in strong primary, secondary, and tertiary markets across the United States.

These capital partners are typically focused on pursuing opportunities with significant value creation and are particularly interested in partnering with experienced sponsors who have demonstrated strong track records in their areas of specialization.

Through Valencia’s deep industry relationships, our in-depth understanding of capital underwriting requirements, and our proprietary underwriting system, we ensure opportunities are evaluated swiftly and efficiently. Our agile team is committed to understanding your unique needs and challenges, connecting you with the right capital sources, and negotiating the most competitive terms to help drive your success.

Capital Structures OfferedSenior Bridge Debt; Senior Construction Debt, Preferred Equity (for Value-add deals and Construction)
GeographyPrimary and Strong Secondary and Tertiary markets Nationwide. Can’t work with MSAs of <75,000 in population.
Property TypesTraditional Multifamily, BTR, Condominiums, Industrial, and Hospitality, and Grocery Anchored Retail.
Construction ProfileLight Value-Add, Heavy Value-Add, and Ground-Up Construction
SponsorshipComparable deal experience required
RecourseFull-Recourse, Limited Recourse, and non-recourse options are available (subject to leverage level and deal profile)
Check SizeSenior Bridge: $7MM to $75MM

Senior Construction: $10MM to $75MM

Preferred Equity: $3MM to $20MM

Loan to Cost / Loan to Value (As-Is)Senior Bridge: 70-80% LTC

Senior Construction: 65 – 80%LTC (Selectively Groups will get to 85% in strong secondary markets and strong underwriting metrics).

Traditional Preferred Equity: 75-85% LTC

Participating Pref Equity: can size up to 65-80% of the equity requirements assuming bank or agency financing.

Max Loan to Value (Stabilized)Senior Bridge: 60-70% LTV

Senior Construction: 55 – 70% LTV

Preferred Equity: 65-75% LTV

Debt Yield RequirementsSenior Bridge: 9.0%-10.0% +subject to asset class and markets

Senior Construction: Typically 10%+ subject to asset class and markets

Preferred Equity: 7.5% – 9.0% subject to asset ass class and markets

Sponsorship Equity ContributionSponsor must have skin in the game. Ability to write a 10-20% (of total cost) check (flexibility on a deal-by-deal basis)
Interest Rate / ReturnsSenior Bridge (<$15MM): SOFR + 400-600

Senior Bridge (>$15MM): SOFR + 325 – 525

Senior Construction: SOFR + 600 – 750

Preferred Equity: SOFR + 850-1250 (all in, split between current payment and PIK/accrual). Full Accrual options available.

Fees1-2 points in, 0-1 points out
TermSenior Bridge: 12-36 Months

Senior Construction: 24-36 Months

Preferred Equity: 18-36 Months

Closing Time FrameSenior Bridge: Typically 30-60 days for signing of the term sheet (3-4 week closing timelines can be accommodated with certain deal profiles).

Preferred Equity: 45-60 Days (from signing TS)

Approval Process
  1. Initial Soft Quote: Within a week of presenting the deal, the sponsor receives a soft quote, verifying the firm’s interest.
  2. Term Sheet: Within 1-2 weeks, a term sheet is issued, subject to deal complexity and sponsor feedback.