Merrill Lynch Real Estate Finance Group

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Merrill Lynch Capital is a financial services leader specializing in structured financing solutions to middle market companies. This dynamic, growth-oriented commercial finance business has attained a market leadership position in its four lines of business: Corporate, Equipment, Healthcare and Real Estate.

The Real Estate Finance Group provides non-recourse, floating rate financing to middle market real estate companies for the acquisition of commercial properties targeted for value creation through renovations, redevelopment and ground-up construction. The Merrill team provides financing to all levels of the capital structure, including first mortgages, B notes, mezzanine debt and equity. Eligible property types include industrial, multi-family, retail, office, hotels, condominiums, manufactured housing communities and self-storage facilities.  The ideal target transaction has these characteristics: borrower with a strong track record, MSA population in excess of 500,000 and under-writable business plans demonstrating value creation at the property within a three-year timeframe.

Carlyle Group partners with the Merrill Lynch Capital Real Estate Finance Group to identify and recruit exceptional talent for their enterprise. Working closely together, our expertise and teamwork helps Merrill Lynch to ensure that they have the talented staff required to be a highly competitive and successful provider of financial solutions.

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