Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Real Estate Lending Solutions
Knighthead Funding is a commercial real estate finance company dedicated to delivering tailored lending solutions with speed and precision. Our team combines over 225 years of collective experience in real estate and finance to structure loans that address complex transaction challenges. We specialize in acquisition, construction, refinance, and bridge loans up to $100 million, leveraging our expertise to provide smart capital for transitional properties, time-sensitive deals, and non-traditional scenarios. Our responsive underwriting process prioritizes practical solutions, ensuring borrowers receive funding efficiently while maintaining rigorous risk management standards. With a national footprint spanning 30 states and 10 property types, we serve diverse real estate sectors including multifamily, hospitality, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Our track record of originating over $3.5 billion in loans since 2013 reflects our commitment to innovation and client-centric service.Backed by institutional resources and a deep understanding of market dynamics, we empower clients to achieve their investment goals through customized financing strategies. Our teams extensive relationships with developers, brokers, and investors enable us to craft creative deal structures that align with evolving market demands. Transparency, flexibility, and execution certainty form the foundation of our approach, ensuring clients receive reliable capital solutions tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Acquisition Loans
Construction Financing
Bridge Loans
Refinance Solutions
Note Acquisitions
Portfolio Financing
Mixed-Use Development Loans
Hospitality Property Loans
Industrial Real Estate Loans
Condominium Construction Loans
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer over 225 years of combined real estate lending experience.
- Our responsive underwriting process funds loans as quickly as 2 weeks.
- We provide smart capital for complex transactions nationwide.
- Our team has originated $3.5B+ in commercial real estate loans.
- We structure custom solutions for transitional and time-sensitive deals.
Services
Acquisition Loans
Our acquisition loans provide capital for commercial property purchases, supporting diverse asset classes including multifamily, office, and industrial properties. We structure flexible terms up to $100 million with loan-to-value ratios reaching 75%, accommodating both stabilized and transitional assets. Borrowers benefit from our rapid underwriting process and expertise in complex deal structures.
Construction Financing
We offer construction loans for ground-up developments and major renovations, with funding up to $100 million. Our financing covers 68% of project costs on average, supporting high-rise condominiums, mixed-use developments, and hospitality properties. We work closely with developers to align disbursements with project milestones and market demands.
Bridge Loans
Our bridge loan program addresses temporary financing needs with terms ranging from 3 to 5 years. These loans support property transitions, capital improvements, and discounted note payoffs, featuring flexible prepayment options and interest rates starting at SOFR+250 basis points.
Note Acquisitions
We acquire performing and non-performing commercial real estate notes, providing liquidity for lenders and investors. Our team evaluates discounted note opportunities across all property types, offering customized solutions for portfolio management and asset recovery scenarios.
Portfolio Financing
We structure portfolio financing for multiple properties, including NNN leased retail portfolios and corporate-owned residential assets. Our solutions support consolidated capital needs with tailored amortization schedules, serving institutional investors and private equity clients seeking efficient financing structures.
People
Jonathan Daniel
Principal
Over 20 years of real estate finance experience, founded Silo Financial Corp. in 2001, originated $3B+ in commercial mortgages, and testified before the House Financial Services Committee in 2010.
Henry Boeckmann
Vice President
15+ years in real estate investment and lending, managed $220MM in properties at True North, and originated $400MM in loans at TD Bank with expertise in diverse property types.
Laura Torrado
General Counsel
25+ years of legal and compliance leadership, former Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns, specializing in distressed debt transactions and corporate governance for real estate finance operations.
Alexandra Wiggins
Vice President
12 years of real estate finance experience, provided $500MM+ in bridge and construction loans at Fortress Investment Group, with expertise in office, industrial, and hospitality sectors.
Peter Illuzzi
Vice President
10+ years in loan origination and credit analysis, managed $500MM+ in financing transactions at Centennial Bank, with specialized knowledge in acquisition and construction financing nationwide.
Questions
What types of commercial real estate loans do you offer?
We provide acquisition, construction, refinance, bridge, and note acquisition loans for multifamily, hospitality, industrial, mixed-use, and other property types.
What loan amounts are available through Knighthead Funding?
We offer loans up to $100 million, with larger amounts considered on a case-by-case basis for qualified borrowers.
How quickly can you fund a commercial real estate loan?
Our streamlined underwriting process enables funding as quickly as 2 weeks for qualified transactions.
Do you finance transitional or non-traditional real estate projects?
Yes, we specialize in value-add, time-sensitive, and non-cashflowing properties requiring customized capital solutions.
In which states do you provide commercial financing?
We operate nationwide across 30 U.S. states, subject to licensing restrictions in certain jurisdictions.
What sets Knighthead Funding apart from other lenders?
Our combination of institutional resources, responsive underwriting, and $3.5B+ loan origination experience enables tailored financing for complex transactions.
