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 across the United States. With over $3.6 billion in capital provided through 221 loans, our team leverages decades of combined experience to structure innovative financing for acquisitions, construction, and refinancing. Our responsive underwriting process prioritizes speed and certainty, ensuring borrowers receive efficient funding for complex transactions. We specialize in bridge loans, mezzanine financing, and alternative debt solutions for transitional properties. Our national presence spans 30 states, serving diverse property types from multifamily housing to hospitality assets.By combining institutional resources with personalized service, we address unique financing challenges faced by developers, investors, and property owners. Our track record includes high-profile projects like the Ritz Carlton Reserve refinancing and large-scale condominium developments. We maintain rigorous compliance standards while offering flexible terms, including non-recourse structures and customized repayment options. Our leadership team brings deep expertise from top-tier financial institutions and private equity firms. Through Knighthead Annuity & Life Assurance Company, we also provide specialized insurance-backed financing solutions.
Services
Bridge Loans
Construction Financing
Acquisition Loans
Mezzanine Financing
Refinancing Solutions
Note Acquisitions
Partner Buyouts
Distressed Asset Financing
Time-Sensitive Closings
Value-Add Transactions
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer loans up to $100 million with flexible terms for complex real estate transactions
- Our team has originated over $3.6 billion in commercial real estate debt
- We provide funding as quickly as 2 weeks through streamlined underwriting
- We specialize in non-recourse financing structures with bad-boy carve outs
- Our nationwide platform operates in 30 states with 10+ property type expertise
Services
Bridge Loans
Our bridge loans provide interim financing for commercial real estate transactions. These loans help investors acquire or renovate properties before securing permanent financing. We structure terms up to 5 years with flexible repayment options.
Construction Financing
We offer construction loans for ground-up development projects. Our financing covers land acquisition, site preparation, and building construction. We underwrite projects based on completed value with loan-to-cost ratios up to 68%.
Acquisition Loans
Our acquisition loans finance commercial property purchases. We provide first mortgage financing up to 65% of stabilized value for office, industrial, and multifamily assets. Loan amounts range from $1 million to $100 million.
Mezzanine Financing
We provide mezzanine financing as secondary capital for real estate transactions. These loans offer additional leverage beyond senior debt with flexible equity participation structures for transitional assets.
Refinancing Solutions
Our refinancing options help borrowers optimize capital structure for stabilized properties. We offer loan-to-value ratios up to 69% with terms matching property cash flow characteristics.
People
Jonathan Daniel
Principal
With over 20 years in real estate finance, Jonathan Daniel oversees debt origination at Knighthead Funding. He previously founded Silo Financial Corp and has originated $3B+ in commercial mortgages.
Henry Boeckmann
Vice President
Henry Boeckmann brings 15+ years of real estate experience to loan origination. Formerly with True North Management and TD Bank, he has managed $620M+ in real estate investments and loans.
Laura Torrado
General Counsel
Laura Torrado manages legal and compliance operations with 25+ years in distressed debt and bankruptcy law. She previously served as Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns in the High Yield Department.
Alexandra Wiggins
Vice President
Alexandra Wiggins has 15+ years structuring real estate debt solutions. Prior to Knighthead, she held leadership roles at Fortress Investment Group and J.P. Morgan in commercial loan origination.
Michael Friedberg
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Friedberg oversees financial operations with CPA certification and 15+ years in asset management. He previously worked at Ernst & Young and Marcum LLP providing audit services for investment funds.
Questions
What types of commercial real estate loans do you offer?
We provide bridge loans, construction financing, acquisition loans, mezzanine financing, and note acquisitions for commercial properties nationwide.
What loan amounts can you provide?
We offer financing from $1 million up to $100 million with case-by-case consideration for larger transactions.
How quickly can you close a loan?
Our streamlined underwriting process enables closings as quickly as 2 weeks for qualified borrowers.
What property types do you finance?
We work with multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, and special purpose properties.
Do you offer non-recourse financing options?
Yes, we typically provide non-recourse loans subject to standard bad-boy carve-out provisions.
In which states do you operate?
Our lending platform operates in 30 states nationwide with experienced local teams in key markets.
