KKR has committed $350 million from its Asset-Based Finance strategy to launch Akrapoint Commercial Capital. The mid-ticket equipment finance company will provide solutions for small and middle-market businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, construction and transportation. Led by Chief Executive Officer Nate Smith and Board Chair Gary Shivers, the platform targets growing demand for vocational assets, speciality trailers and industrial equipment across the US.
Global investment firm Sixth Street has formed a co-operative agreement with Lloyds to fund the UK commercial real estate sector. The partnership will deploy Sixth Street's Asset Based Finance platform to provide property borrowers with scaled, flexible financing. The deal combines Sixth Street's London-based finance and global real estate teams to expand lending opportunities across the country while maintaining strict underwriting standards.
ESR-REIT has secured a S$200 million sustainability-linked unsecured revolving credit facility from Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited. The manager, ESR-REIT Management (S) Limited, announced that trustee Perpetual (Asia) Limited finalised the agreement. The money will support general corporate needs, including debt refinancing and asset upgrades across the group. The two-year agreement strengthens the trust's capital position while aligning its financial operations with clear corporate environmental goals.
Greystone has arranged $105.8 million in Freddie Mac refinancing for two multifamily residential communities in El Cajon, California. The loan package covers 476 apartment units across Colonnade at Fletcher Hills and Forest Park at Fletcher Hills. The deal was secured on behalf of borrower Bridge Investment Group, with debt financing efforts led by Spencer Dunlop alongside correspondent bank BMO.
Dubai Islamic Bank has introduced its Unlocking Sustainable Finance initiative, starting with an inaugural real estate forum in the UAE. The event gathered 80 industry leaders and concluded with major green property agreements alongside the launch of the bank's client advisory platform, Green Concierge.
Commercial real estate finance firm Greystone has named industry veteran Nicholas M. Gesue as Chief Operating Officer. Based in New York, Mr Gesue brings 25 years of platform-building experience to oversee the company's daily lending, servicing and asset management divisions. He joins following senior executive roles at NewPoint Real Estate Capital, ORIX Real Estate Capital and Lument Capital.
