DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regent Properties, a vertically integrated real estate investment management and development firm, today announced the launch of a credit platform which aims to offer an innovative capital solution building upon the firm’s already deep expertise across the commercial real estate sector.
The new $500 million platform is anchored by a commitment from a Texas-based, ultra-high net worth family office along with several other limited partners and will target high-quality sponsors, borrowers, and assets primarily located in major Sun Belt markets. Patrick Devitt and Alan de Castro (both Executive Vice Presidents on Regent’s Investment Team) will lead the strategy, including origination, underwriting, due diligence, and execution. Mr. Devitt, based in Los Angeles, oversees originations across Regent’s Western Region (comprised of West Coast & Mountain West markets). Mr. de Castro, based in Dallas, oversees originations across Regent’s Eastern Region (including Texas markets).
“This move into credit is a natural extension of Regent’s commercial real estate investment and development strategies,” said Eric Fleiss, CEO of Regent Properties. “We understand these assets and our target markets intimately and have already established what we believe is a robust pipeline of opportunities given our existing and extensive network and reputation in the industry. We expect our first several credit transactions to close over the next several quarters.”
Regent’s new credit platform will execute on senior secured debt, mezzanine debt, and preferred equity investments primarily secured by residential, office, and retail properties. Transaction profiles will include a combination of acquisition financing, refinancing, and structured rescue capital. In select cases, the firm will also finance construction, renovation and leasing efforts providing sponsors with an opportunity to unlock avenues for growth.
“As the real estate capital markets continue to evolve, the need for flexible and accessible financing solutions has never been greater. Regent intends to provide liquidity to CRE sectors that are significantly underserved,” said Sam Kraus, CIO at Regent Properties. “For our investors, we believe this new platform provides a compelling return profile in a protected position in the capital stack – and the ability to invest alongside an established real estate manager.”
About Regent Properties
Founded in 1989, Regent Properties, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisor and is a real estate investment management and development firm based in Los Angeles, California and Dallas, Texas. The company is a vertically integrated operator and fund manager with current investments concentrated in six Sun Belt markets. Regent Properties manages a variety of investment vehicles, including comingled funds and separate accounts, on behalf of a sophisticated institutional investor base. Regent's assets under management are approximately $2.3 billion as of 6/30/2023. For more information, visit www.regentproperties.com.