Built on Discipline. Driven by Results.
We are a direct commercial mortgage lender with a singular focus: closing complex transactions with speed, certainty, and institutional precision.
Founded on a Gap in the Market
First Crescent Capital was founded by a team of commercial real estate finance veterans who recognized a persistent gap in the market: sophisticated borrowers with complex, time-sensitive transactions were being underserved by banks constrained by committee approvals and rigid credit boxes.
We built First Crescent to be different — a direct lender with the balance sheet, the expertise, and the decisiveness to move when others cannot. Since our founding, we have deployed $180M in commercial mortgage capital across every major asset class and market cycle.
Our team brings together decades of experience from leading investment banks, private equity firms, and commercial real estate platforms. That institutional pedigree, combined with a direct-lending model, means our clients get certainty of execution without the friction of a traditional lending process.
Company at a Glance
Capital That Closes.
Our mission is to provide institutional-quality commercial mortgage capital with the speed and certainty that sophisticated real estate investors demand.
Certainty of Execution
We underwrite to close. Our term sheets are commitments, not starting points for renegotiation.
Institutional Discipline
Every transaction is underwritten with the rigor of an institutional investor — thorough, transparent, and defensible.
Speed Without Compromise
We move faster than banks without sacrificing credit quality. Most transactions close in 30–45 days.
Long-Term Relationships
We measure success by repeat business. Over 70% of our volume comes from returning borrowers and referral partners.
A Proven History of Performance
Across market cycles, asset classes, and geographies, our track record speaks for itself.
Selected Transactions
$42M bridge loan on a 312-unit value-add apartment community in Phoenix, AZ. Closed in 28 days.
$67M permanent loan on a 1.2M SF distribution center in the Inland Empire, CA. 10-year fixed rate.
$31M construction-to-perm on a Class A suburban office campus in Nashville, TN.
$18M bridge loan on a grocery-anchored shopping center in Charlotte, NC. Closed in 21 days.
Ready to discuss your next transaction?
Our team is available to review your deal and provide a preliminary term sheet within 48 hours.