In today’s evolving financial landscape, Daniel Siegel, President and Principal CRE at Peachtree Group, explains in this segment of Anatomy of a Deal, how the firm’s foresight and infrastructure have positioned it to thrive amid tightening bank lending. With $2.5 billion in projected transactions for the year, Peachtree Group continues to capture market share through disciplined middle-market lending and innovative capital tools like CPACE. Daniel explains how careful groundwork, sector experience and strong borrower relationships are helping the firm complete solid deals and continue growing its lending platform while delivering value to investors.
How Peachtree Group Anticipated the Lending Shift
Peachtree Group prepared early for tightening credit markets. “We staffed up and raised capital to prepare for it, and it turns out we were right,” said Daniel. As banks face regulatory pressure and balance sheet constraints, Peachtree Group’s lending platform has scaled rapidly.
“We’re on pace to do about $2.5 billion this year, up from $1.5 billion last year,” Daniel noted.
The firm focuses on middle-market commercial real estate loans, typically around $30 million, serving borrowers who need flexible capital partners with deep asset-level expertise.
What Sets Peachtree Group Apart in Today’s CRE Market, Executing High-Quality, Value-Driven Transactions
Unlike banks, Peachtree Group evaluates deals through a real estate-first lens. Daniel pointed to a recent note purchase in which the firm helped a sponsor finance the acquisition of a non-performing note secured by a nine-property 280-unit apartment portfolio in Oakland, Calif., showing how the team creates value through pricing discipline and a clear understanding of the underlying assets.
“We’re not just buying loans, we’re also evaluating real estate fundamentals and structuring transactions that make sense for both the sponsor and our investors,” he said.
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In hospitality, Peachtree’s specialized knowledge helps close deals others might avoid. The Westin Duluth financing highlights this edge: “We understand hotels and, just as important, we know how to manage them. We execute when others hesitate,” Daniel said.
How CPACE Is Expanding Borrower Options
Peachtree Group’s leadership in CPACE lending continues to unlock new capital strategies. In one high-profile recapitalization, the firm used CPACE as rescue capital, securing a first-position loan backed by $750 million in fresh equity.
“It turned a lot of heads and opened new opportunities for how CPACE can be applied,” Daniel shared.
This innovation reflects Peachtree Group’s ability to structure custom capital stacks that fit unique borrower needs.
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Investing in People and Future Growth
The firm continues to strengthen its platform with strategic hires. In fact, we have former borrowers who joined Peachtree Group’s origination team. Most recently, we did just this with Zac Chandler who joined the team in the newly created position of SVP, government lending. “It’s the ultimate compliment when a borrower becomes an employee,” Siegel said.
Discover how Peachtree Group structures creative, reliable financing solutions for commercial real estate. Visit peachtreegroup.com/credit to explore our lending solutions.
