Peachtree Group Named Top U.S. Investor-Driven CRE Lender

ATLANTA (March 31, 2026) – Peachtree Group ranked as the tenth-largest investor-driven commercial real estate lender in the U.S. in the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (“MBA”) 2025 loan origination rankings. In 2025, Peachtree deployed over $3.0 billion in commercial real estate credit investments, representing an 88% year-over-year increase. 

“Our growth in private credit is being driven by continued dislocation in the market, particularly across transitional commercial real estate,” said Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO of Peachtree. “With less capital available for these assets, we are stepping in as a direct lender to deliver flexible solutions for acquisitions, development and refinancings. As banks remain constrained and a significant volume of debt continues to mature, the need for private capital is only increasing, driving strong demand for our platform.”

The MBA also ranked Peachtree as the sixth-largest U.S. hotel lender, marking its fifth consecutive year in the top ten. The firm also earned rankings across the office, multifamily, retail and industrial sectors.

Peachtree originated over $510 million in credit transactions in the first quarter of 2026 and is positioned to exceed its 2025 production totals. Notable originations include:

·   $103.0 million bridge loan – Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel, Miami, Fla.

·   $81.0 million bridge loan – industrial distribution center, Spanish Fort, Utah

·   $52.4 million C-PACE financing – Great Point Studios, Douglasville, Ga.

·   $18.0 million bridge loan and C-PACE financing – Byways Hotel Portfolio, Alpine and Fort Davis, Texas

As a direct lender, Peachtree provides a full range of financing solutions, including permanent loans, bridge loans, mezzanine financing, C-PACE, Triple Net Lease and preferred equity, along with programs backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) and other federally guaranteed lending programs, as well as Small Business Administration (“SBA”) 7(a) lending, enabling it to support sponsors across asset types and capital needs.

“We will continue scaling our lending platform by expanding our capabilities to meet a broader range of borrower needs and perform through cycles,” Friedman added. “With capital constraints still shaping the market and refinancing needs accelerating, we see a significant opportunity to grow alongside our borrowers while delivering durable value for our investors.”

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