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Background

Guardrail Finance is both a financial intermediary for multifamily and commercial real estate loans and a Sponsor of real estate equity syndications.

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How We Can Help You Navigate a Maturing Loan or Financing Need

Over the next few years, the U.S. commercial real estate market will face one of the largest waves of loan maturities in history. Analysts estimate that more than $2.5 trillion in commercial real estate debt will come due by 2027, with a significant portion concentrated in the multifamily and office sectors.

For owners, sponsors, and investors, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. The challenge is navigating tighter lending standards, fluctuating interest rates, and the need to refinance or recapitalize at a time when lenders are more selective than ever.

The opportunity is partnering with capital providers who understand middle market real estate and can deliver flexible, creative financing solutions that match your unique goals.

The Maturity Wall

As these trillions in maturities roll forward, borrowers will be forced to make critical decisions:

• Refinance into permanent loans to lock in stability.
• Secure bridge financing to buy time for lease-up, repositioning, or asset improvements.
• Arrange quick-close financing to meet time-sensitive deadlines, acquisitions, or transitional circumstances.

The lending environment today is not the same as it was when many of these loans were originated. That means what worked in 2015 to 2021 may not work now, and waiting until the last minute only limits your options.

How Guardrail Finance Adds Value

At Guardrail Finance, we are solely focused on middle market real estate loans that are secured by stabilized, core-plus, or value-add commercial real estate properties. We’ve built strong relationships with lenders across the capital stack and can help owners find the right solution for their situation, including:

• Permanent Loans - Long-term, fixed-rate financing for stabilized properties.
• Bridge Loans - Flexible, short-term financing for transitional assets in need of repositioning, lease-up, or value-add execution.
• Quick-Close Financing - Rapid execution for time-sensitive acquisitions or maturities where speed is critical.

Our role is not just arranging debt, but also about aligning financing with your business plan, cash flow needs, and long-term objectives.

What You Can Do Now

If you have a loan coming due in the next 3–18 months, the time to explore options is now. The earlier you start, the more choices you’ll have, and the better we can structure a financing package that supports your strategy.

You have two easy ways to connect with us:

1. Reach out to me directly at robert@guardrailfinance.com to discuss your upcoming financing needs.
2. Input your deal information in the link here, and we’ll schedule a call to walk through your goals, timelines, and available options.

From there, we can explore whether a permanent, bridge, or quick-close solution best fits your needs and create a financing strategy tailored to you.

Final Thought

With the right planning, owners and sponsors can weather the uncertainty from the wave of loan maturities, and they can position themselves to emerge more resilient.

If you’d like to explore how Guardrail Finance can help you refinance, recapitalize, or close quickly on your next deal, let’s start the conversation.

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Let’s work together.

Best Regards,

Robert Newstead
Guardrail Finance
​Capital advisory for the middle-market | Syndications

Navigating the Market with Guardrail Finance

At Guardrail Finance, we specialize in arranging financing on behalf of clients and in syndicating real estate investments on behalf of investors to help you capitalize on opportunities in multifamily, affordable housing, medical office, and industrial properties.

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