Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Financing Solutions
Fident Capital is a specialized capital advisory firm dedicated to supporting real estate entrepreneurs through strategic debt and equity financing solutions. With over 15 years of industry experience, our team leverages deep market knowledge, institutional analysis, and a robust network of capital partners to structure optimal financing arrangements. We focus on understanding each project's unique requirements to develop customized capital stacks that align with sponsors' visions while mitigating risk. Our expertise spans construction financing, bridge loans, mezzanine debt, and permanent financing across all major asset classes. By maintaining institutional rigor in risk assessment and execution, we enable clients to secure funding efficiently while preserving their core business focus.Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in commercial real estate finance, including roles at major institutions like Wells Fargo and Greystar Development Group. We maintain active memberships in professional organizations such as the Urban Land Institute and Entrepreneurs Organization, reinforcing our commitment to industry excellence. Our track record includes successful placements exceeding $1 billion in aggregate value, demonstrating our ability to deliver results for complex real estate ventures.
Services
Debt Placement
Equity Structuring
Bridge Loans
Construction Financing
Mezzanine Debt
Permanent Loans
Capital Advisory
Risk Mitigation
Loan Securing
Investor Relations
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized real estate capital markets expertise
- Our team has secured over $1 billion in financing for commercial projects
- We implement customized capital stack structuring for each unique project
- We maintain direct relationships with major institutional capital providers
- Our leadership includes former executives from top-tier financial institutions
Services
Debt Placement
Fident Capital specializes in connecting real estate developers with appropriate debt financing solutions. Our team identifies optimal lenders and negotiates terms for construction loans, bridge financing, and permanent mortgages. We manage the entire process from capital markets presentation to closing documentation, ensuring alignment between project requirements and lender expectations while maintaining expedited execution timelines.
Equity Structuring
We develop customized equity solutions for commercial real estate projects through our network of institutional investors. Our expertise includes joint venture equity, preferred equity placements, and mezzanine financing structures. The team analyzes project risk profiles to create capital stacks that balance investor returns with developer control, while maintaining flexibility for future market conditions.
Bridge Financing
Our bridge loan solutions provide interim financing for real estate projects during transitional phases. We specialize in arranging flexible capital for property acquisitions, construction periods, and asset repositioning efforts. Our team structures deals that accommodate unique project timelines while maintaining exit strategy considerations for both borrowers and lenders.
Construction Financing
We secure construction financing for speculative developments, redevelopments, and major renovations. Our process includes risk assessment, cash flow modeling, and lender presentation tailored to each project's specific requirements. We work with institutional lenders and private capital sources to secure funding that matches construction timelines and milestone-based disbursement needs.
Capital Advisory
Our advisory services focus on optimizing capital structures for complex real estate transactions. We provide market analysis, risk assessment, and financing strategy development to help clients make informed capital decisions. The team's institutional experience enables comprehensive evaluation of financing alternatives across the capital stack.
People
Kevin Choquette
Founder
Founded Fident Capital in 2005 with over $800 million in financing experience. Holds MBA from University of Colorado and California Real Estate Broker license. Active ULI member and MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program participant.
Matt Sirianni
Vice President
Manages underwriting and capital markets execution since 2017. Former Wells Fargo Senior Financial Analyst with $200M NMTC transaction experience. Holds USD finance degree and ULI membership.
Emily Laetz
Director of Business Development
Brings decade of real estate development experience from Greystar and consulting roles. Holds Columbia University MRED and California Broker license. Focuses on Western US market expansion.
Jane Liu
Vice President
Specializes in complex transaction underwriting with $250M+ experience. Former Global Pacific Capital Director of Capital Markets. Holds University of San Francisco MSc in Financial Analysis.
Will Flaa
Director of Operations
30-year real estate finance veteran with $1B+ loan origination experience. Former Chief Lending Officer at Red Oak Capital. Holds University of North Texas degree in Real Estate and Finance.
Questions
What types of real estate financing do you specialize in?
We specialize in construction loans, bridge financing, mezzanine debt, permanent loans, and equity structuring for commercial real estate projects.
Which geographic markets do you serve?
We primarily serve the Western United States, working with developers and investors across major metropolitan areas.
How does Fident Capital differ from traditional lenders?
We act as capital advisors, focusing on customized financing solutions rather than offering standardized loan products directly.
What asset classes do you work with?
We handle all major commercial real estate asset classes including hospitality, office, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties.
What experience does your team bring to real estate financing?
Our team collectively holds over 100 years of real estate finance experience, including institutional roles at Wells Fargo and Greystar.
