Real Estate Financing
Winderweedle provides comprehensive real estate finance services to clients in Orlando and throughout Florida. Our experienced attorneys assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing a wide range of financing transactions, including acquisition, development, construction, and refinancing loans.
We represent a diverse clientele, such as institutional lenders, real estate developers, investors, and private equity funds, offering practical and strategic counsel to navigate complex transactions. We advise on projects involving various property types, including commercial, residential, mixed-use developments, and hospitality projects, and we provide tailored solutions to align with our client’s specific goals.
Our Real Estate Finance Services Include:
- Acquisition and Disposition Financing: Assisting clients in securing and negotiating financing for the purchase or sale of commercial and residential properties, with an emphasis on smooth and efficient transactions.
- Construction and Development Loans: Guiding clients through the financing process for new construction projects, including structuring loans that accommodate the unique timelines and risks associated with construction and development.
- Permanent and Bridge Financing: Providing counsel on long-term permanent financing solutions as well as short-term bridge loans that facilitate property stabilization or transitional needs.
- Mezzanine and Preferred Equity Financing: Structuring complex financing arrangements that involve subordinate debt or equity positions to fill gaps in the capital stack, thereby enhancing project viability.
- Loan Syndications and Participations: Coordinating multi-lender arrangements to distribute loan exposure, enabling clients to undertake larger projects with shared financial responsibility.
- Refinancing and Loan Modifications: Assisting with renegotiating existing loan terms to better align with current market conditions or project developments, helping clients preserve and improve financial stability.
- Workouts and Restructuring: Advising on strategies to address and resolve distressed assets, including loan workouts, debt restructuring, and, when necessary, foreclosure and enforcement proceedings to protect client interests.
Property Types We Focus On:
- Commercial Properties: Office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments.
- Residential Developments: Multi-family housing complexes, condominiums, and affordable housing projects.
- Hospitality and Leisure: Hotels, resorts, and other hospitality-related real estate ventures.
- Specialized Projects: Healthcare facilities, assisted living communities, and educational institutions.
By leveraging our deep understanding of the Florida real estate market and finance law, we deliver efficient, solutions-oriented counsel to support our clients' business objectives.