Insights | July 2, 2025
Navigating the Capital Stack: Understanding Debt and Equity Financing in Commercial Real Estate
The success of any commercial real estate (CRE) project hinges on securing the right financing. One of the most critical concepts in this process is the "capital stack," which defines the hierarchy of financial claims on a property.
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Press Release | June 24, 2025
HALL Structured Finance Originates $53.5 Million Loan for a New Marriott Tribute Hotel in Truckee, California
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that the company has closed on a first lien construction loan totaling $53.5 million to develop the MTN Scout Hotel, a full-service Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Truckee, California.
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Insights | June 18, 2025
The Future of Hospitality and Multifamily Development: What Lenders and Developers Need to Know
This article explores evolving trends in the hospitality and multifamily real estate sectors—like hybrid models and sustainable design—and highlights how HALL Structured Finance supports developers with flexible, forward-looking financing solutions.
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News | June 12, 2025
HALL Structured Finance Originates $36.21 Million Loan for Construction of Humble Ranch Outside Houston, TX
Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today the closing of a $36.21 million first lien construction loan to finance the development of Humble Ranch, a 160-unit, cottage-style build-to-rent community in Atascocita, Texas, located five miles from the city of Humble.
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Insights | June 11, 2025
Hospitality Recovery Trends: Key Markets for Hotel Development
The hospitality industry has made a strong comeback, with increased travel demand across leisure, business, and extended-stay markets.
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Insights | June 5, 2025
The Rise of Sunbelt Markets: Where Developers Should be Looking
The Sunbelt region, spanning the Southeast and Southwest, has become a major hub for commercial real estate investment.
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Press Release | May 15, 2025
HALL Structured Finance Originates a $41.13 Million Loan for the Construction of Dellshire Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that the company has closed on a first lien construction loan totaling $41.13 million to develop Dellshire Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
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Insights | April 14, 2025
Multifamily Demand in the Southeast: Market Trends to Watch
The Southeast region of the U.S. continues to experience strong demand for multifamily housing, driven by population migration, employment growth, and affordability.
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Insights | April 8, 2025
Why Texas Remains a Hotspot for Commercial Real Estate Investment
Texas continues to be one of the most attractive markets for commercial real estate investment, driven by strong population growth, business-friendly policies, and economic diversification.
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News | March 17, 2025
Meet Bryan Smith – Director of Capital Markets at HALL Structured Finance
HALL Structured Finance is excited to announce Bryan Smith’s promotion to Director of Capital Markets.
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Insights | December 18, 2024
What Makes HALL Structured Finance Unique?
Craig HALL explains how HALL’s experience as both a developer and lender gives HSF an unique ability to understand and support borrowers for successful projects.
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Insights | December 12, 2024
What Makes HALL Structured Finance Successful?
Vice President Rebecca Reitz highlights the success of their closing and compliance processes and their evolution in the industry.
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Insights | November 20, 2024
Who does HALL Structured Finance Work With?
Don Braun explains how HSF partners with a range of sponsors, from large institutional investors to entrepreneurial real estate developers, to bring complex projects to life.
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News | November 12, 2024
HALL Structured Finance Originates $58.92 Million Loan for Construction of the Rasha at Audubon Apartments in Magnolia, Texas
HSF announced today that the company has closed on a first lien construction loan totaling $58.92 million in connection with the development of a new apartment project in Magnolia, Texas, a rapidly growing suburb of Houston.
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Press Release | November 4, 2024
HALL Structured Finance Originates a $20 Million Loan for the Construction of Cathedral Heights Apartments in Washington, DC
HSF announced today today that the company has originated a first lien construction loan totaling $20 million to develop a new apartment project and the renovation of two historic homes, in the Cathedral Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Press Release | October 15, 2024
HALL Structured Finance Provides $44 Million Bridge Loan for the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Frisco, Texas
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that the company has provided $44 million under a first lien loan for the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Frisco, Texas.
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Insights | October 3, 2024
What Differentiates HSF from Other Lenders?
Jeannette McGlaun discusses what differentiates the team from other private lenders during the origination process, and how offering a wide range of flexible and creative deal terms make working with HSF more personalized and efficient.
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News | September 25, 2024
HSF Originates $21.95 Million Construction Loan for River Creek Lofts in South Lebanon, Ohio
HSF announced today that the company has originated a new first lien construction loan commitment totaling $21.95 million to develop a multifamily development, River Creek Lofts, in South Lebanon, Ohio.
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Insights | September 10, 2024
Who Is HALL Structured Finance?
At HALL Structured Finance (HSF), we do things differently. By offering a full-service, in-house loan team from start to finish, we are able to get more deals efficiently so you can bring your development project to life.
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News | April 25, 2024
HALL Structured Finance Partner Spotlight Series: Adam Plous
The HALL Structured Finance (HSF) team spoke with Adam Plous, chief operating officer at Contender Development, about his career journey to real estate development, his latest projects with HSF, and industry trends he is seeing in the market.
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News | April 12, 2024
How Private Lenders Stepped In Where Banks Fear to Tread
Partner Insights spoke with Don Braun, president of HALL Structured Finance, a direct private lender, to learn about how troubled times have brought opportunity to HALL and other private lenders.
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News | April 11, 2024
Meet Travis Bell – Loan Officer at HALL Structured Finance
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) recently welcomed Travis Bell to the team as loan officer. In his role at HSF, Travis will be responsible for originating loans for commercial real estate projects across the United States, with a strong focus on multifamily and hotel construction loans.
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News | March 20, 2024
HSF Originates a $35 Million Construction Loan in Ormond Beach, FL
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that the company has originated a $35.75 million construction loan to develop a Residence Inn by Marriott in Ormond Beach, Florida.
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News | January 29, 2024
HALL Structured Finance Originates a $39 Million Construction Loan For a Marriott Courtyard and Residence Inn in Sand City, CA
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) has originated a $39 million construction loan to develop a dual-branded Marriott Courtyard and Residence Inn in Sand City, California.
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News | January 22, 2024
Meet Jeannette McGlaun – Loan Officer at HALL Structured Finance
HALL Structured Finance recently announced the promotion of Jeannette McGlaun to the position of loan officer.
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News | January 18, 2024
HALL Structured Finance Originates a $30 Million Loan for Construction of Mint House in Washington, D.C.
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that it has originated a $30.25 million construction loan for the development of a Mint House, an executive apartment project in Washington, DC.
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News | December 19, 2023
HALL Structured Finance Promotes Jeanette McGlaun to Loan Officer
HALL Structured Finance recently announced the promotion of Jeannette McGlaun to the position of loan officer.
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News | November 29, 2023
HSF Originates $22M Construction Loan for The Breeze Apartments in Winter Haven, FL
HALL Structured Finance has originated a $22 million construction loan for the development of The Breeze, a six-story apartment building in Winter Haven, Florida.
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News | November 20, 2023
HSF Originates $67M Construction Loan in Las Vegas, NV
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that the company has originated a $67 million construction loan for the development of the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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News | October 23, 2023
HSF Provides a $24.6M Construction Loan for The Cooper in Lakewood, Colorado
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) has originated a $24.6 million construction loan for the development of The Cooper, an apartment building in Lakewood, Colorado, located 10 miles from downtown Denver.
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News | October 18, 2023
How C-PACE Can Help Solve the Capital Crunch Problem for Developers
With high interest rates and a constrained debt market, C-PACE can help round out the capital stack on ground-up construction projects.
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News | October 2, 2023
HSF Provides $52M Construction Loan for The Perry Hotel Naples
Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that the company has originated a $52 million loan for the development of The Perry Hotel in Naples, Florida. The project’s developer is FOD Capital, based in Key West, Florida.
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News | September 1, 2023
HSF Provides $52M Construction Loan for Somm Hotel & Spa
HALL Structured Finance has provided a $52 million construction loan for the development of The Somm Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection, a luxury hotel in Woodinville, Washington.
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News | July 6, 2023
HSF Provides $20M Loan for Element by Westin
HALL Structured Finance has provided a $20 million, first lien, construction loan commitment to finance the development of an Element by Westin in North Charleston, South Carolina.
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News | June 22, 2023
HSF Provides $19.1M Loan for Residence Inn Hotel
HALL Structured Finance has provided a $19.1 million bridge loan for the development of the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Mesa East, a 127-suite hotel project in East Mesa, Arizona.
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News | June 9, 2023
HSF Originates $16.6M Loan for Hyatt Place Hotel
HALL Structured Finance has originated a $16.6 million first lien construction loan in connection with the development of a Hyatt Place hotel in Jackson, Tennessee.
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News | June 7, 2023
How Developers Can Navigate the Liquidity Crunch
HALL Structured Finance loan originators Bryce Yamauchi, Brian Mitchell and Allyson Van Blarcum discuss the current climate in the capital markets and how borrowers can overcome obstacles to secure funding.
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News | April 27, 2023
Dallas’ Pegasus Park development lands new funding
A Dallas life sciences campus is getting a financial boost from a local lender, HALL Structured Finance said it is providing new financing for the project.
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News | March 2, 2023
Hall Structured Finance Lends $53M on New Jersey Multifamily Development
Hall Structured Finance (HSF) supplied the floating-rate loan for Sanz Managements’s 135-unit The Braddock apartment project in North Bergen, N.J.
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News | March 1, 2023
Broker Spotlight: Ryan Bosch, Arriba Capital
The HALL Structured Finance (HSF) team spoke with Ryan Bosch, principal at Arriba Capital, on his journey to a career in finance, partnering with HSF and his insight on future trends in the market.
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News | February 21, 2023
Addressing Refinance Challenges Faced by Borrowers
“Although the market is expecting a pullback by conventional lenders such as banks and the CMBS market, a good portion of the void can be filled by debt funds and private lenders like Hall Structured Finance, which have dry powder.”
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News | January 4, 2023
Borrowing for Hotels in 2023 Will Be Possible but Pricey
Donald Braun, president of Dallas-based lender Hall Structured Finance, said his firm continues to be "anxious and open to do a lot of new originations in 2023."
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News | December 1, 2022
Institutional Lending versus Private Funding: What is the Best Fit for your Project?
Recently, we have seen growing demand for private financing as traditional lending institutions have pulled back due to regulatory and capital constraints. What does this mean for developers? A greater need for private funding.
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News | November 9, 2022
Meet the Team
Meet our Loan Officer Bryce Yamauchi. Bryce joined HALL Structured Finance (HSF) in 2021 and focuses on loan originations for HSF. Bryce is a graduate from the University of Hawaii and holds a bachelors degree in mathematics.
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News | November 8, 2022
Growth Holdings Receives $85M Construction Loan for Otonomus Las Vegas Apartments
Las Vegas-based Growth Holdings has received a $85 million first lien construction loan for the development of Otonomus Las Vegas, a residential and short-term rental property.
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News | November 2, 2022
Downtown dual-branded hotel project receives $37M construction loan
Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance said in a news release that it originated the first lien construction loan for the Home2 Suites by Hilton and Tru by Hilton being developed by Houston-based PA Hospitality.
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News | November 2, 2022
HALL Structured Finance Provides $37M for Houston Hilton Hotels
HSF has financed $37.4 million for the development of Home2 Suites by Hilton and Tru by Hilton in Downtown Houston, Commercial Observer has learned.
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News | September 20, 2022
CRE Finance Outlook: Change Also Means Chance
HALL Structured Finance reports that flexible, value-add private lenders still see deal flows in a largely ebbing economic landscape.
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News | September 1, 2022
Financing deals abound
HSF has originated $54 million in loans for two separate construction projects.
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News | August 31, 2022
K&K to build Hampton Inn in Texas
A new 106-room Hampton Inn & Suites in Shenandoah, Texas, will have more than 1,000 square feet of meeting space, a fitness center, lobby workstation, laundry room, a dining area with a full bar and an outdoor pool.
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News | August 31, 2022
Hampton Inn and Suites announced for Shenandoah in 2023
A new Hampton Inn and Suites is coming to 18200 I-45 S., Shenandoah, in 2023.
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News | August 30, 2022
Hotel Going Up Near The Woodlands Town Center
HSF arranged a first lien construction loan totaling $15.3 million to finance the development of a Hampton Inn & Suites in nearby Shenandoah.
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News | August 24, 2022
HALL Structured Finance Originates $38.7M Loan for the Construction of the ROOST Apartment Hotel in Charleston
Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that the company has originated a new first lien construction loan totaling $38.7 million to finance the development of the ROOST Apartment Hotel located in Charleston, South Carolina.
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News | August 24, 2022
Company originates $38.7M for Roost project
Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance has originated a new first lien construction loan totaling $38.7 million to finance the development of the Roost Apartment Hotel in Charleston.
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News | August 8, 2022
Marriott gets investment green light for Tempe development
A dual-branded Marriott International group hotel is headed to Arizona, USA, after the site’s developer secured the financing to begin construction.
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News | August 3, 2022
What Rising Interest Rates Mean for New Commercial Development
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) Senior Vice President of Capital Markets Mike Canning discusses the relationship between rising interest rates and hotel and multifamily new construction. While rising interest rates present many challenges and setbacks in the market, they are just one of the factors that influence new commercial development.
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News | July 29, 2022
Who’s buying, selling and financing?
Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance (HSF), a direct private commercial real estate lender, has originated a $43.1-million first lien construction loan to finance the development of an eight-story, 184-room Holiday Inn Express in Nashville.
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News | July 27, 2022
Hall Structured Finance Lends $43M on Nashville Holiday Inn Express
$43.1 million first-lien construction loan to finance the development of an eight-story, 184-room Holiday Inn Express in Nashville, Tenn.
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News | July 27, 2022
Hall Structured Finance Provides $43.1M Construction Loan for New Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Nashville
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) has provided a $43.1 million construction loan for a new eight-story hotel project in Midtown Nashville.
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News | July 27, 2022
Notes: Demo of old-school VU-area buildings looms
Demolition looms of the three-building Louise Douglas Apartments on Elliston Place within the Rock Block, as the development company prepping to reinvent the site with a Holiday Inn Express has landed a construction loan.
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News | July 25, 2022
Briefs: US Construction Sliding; Hilton's Jacobs on the Pipeline
A joint venture between Morristown, New Jersey-based Hampshire Companies and Frisco, Colorado-based The Pinnacle Companies has secured a debt package worth US$45.5 million from HALL Structured Finance, Dallas, Texas, to refinance a Marriott-branded hotel in northern New Jersey.
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News | July 25, 2022
Hall Structured Finance Provides $45.5 Loan for Refinancing of Hotel in Montclair, New Jersey
Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance has provided a $45.5 million bridge loan for the refinancing of MC Hotel, a 159-room boutique lodging property located in the Northern New Jersey community of Montclair.
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News | July 22, 2022
Who’s buying, selling and financing?
Hotels are changing hands and being financed across the country, including NewcrestImage adding a Dallas extended-stay property.
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News | July 21, 2022
US Hotel Active Lenders: Westin Construction in Georgia Gets $75 million
This roundup features the latest financing of U.S. hotel industry deals and projects.
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News | July 20, 2022
Hall Structured Finance Refis New Jersey Hotel With $46M Loan
Hall Structured Finance (HSF) supplied the first mortgage bridge loan on the JV’s MC Hotel in Montclair, N.J, which operates under the flag of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection.
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News | July 20, 2022
Dual-flagged Marriott property to open in Tempe, Ariz.
Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance has closed a new $24.5 million first lien construction loan to finance the development of a dual-flagged Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Tempe, Ariz.
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News | July 19, 2022
EKN Development Receives $24.5M Construction Loan for Dual-Branded Hotel Development in Tempe
California-based EKN Development has received a $24.5 million construction loan for the development of a dual-flagged Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Tempe.
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News | July 12, 2022
Why HSF: What Sets Our Loan Program Apart?
HALL Structured Finance President Don Braun shares the advantages that come with being a direct private lender in our “Why HSF” video series.
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News | July 12, 2022
Meet the Team
Meet our Manager of Capital Markets Bryan Smith. Bryan joined HALL Structured Finance (HSF) in 2019 and focuses on capital markets activities for HSF as well as HALL Group’s real estate holdings. Prior to joining HSF, Bryan held various roles at Foremark Real Estate and ShopCore Properties, an affiliate of Blackstone. Bryan is a graduate from Texas Christian University and holds a Finance BBA with a Real Estate concentration from the Neeley School of Business.
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News | June 29, 2022
Loan for $40.5 million will start two Woodland hotels
A new wave of hotel proposals in a post-pandemic world is about to wash up in Woodland next. Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance has provided a $40.5 million loan to kick off construction of two hotels in that city, a 95-room Home2 Suites by Hilton and a 109-room Courtyard by Marriott.
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News | June 27, 2022
Who’s buying, selling and financing?
Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance (HSF) has closed a new first lien construction loan totaling $40.5 million to finance the development of a 95-room Home2 Suites by Hilton and an adjacent 109-room Courtyard by Marriott in Woodland, CA. The two hotels are being developed and managed by Sacramento-based American Hospitality Services.
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News | June 17, 2022
Meet the Team
Meet our Financial Analyst Kelsey Clay. Kelsey joined HALL Structured Finance (HSF) in 2021. Her primary responsibility is providing support through underwriting and structuring loan originations for construction, acquisition and bridge loans, with an emphasis on the hospitality and multifamily sectors.
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News | June 15, 2022
Why HSF: How HSF Helps Borrowers Overcome Market Challenges
HALL Structured Finance Vice President of Originations Brian Mitchell shares how HSF overcomes the current market challenges in our “Why HSF” video series.
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News | June 6, 2022
Jonathan Falik's Mark on the Hospitality Industry
The HALL Structured Finance (HSF) team spoke with CEO of JF Capital Advisors Jonathan Falik to learn more about his impressive career path and where he sees the hospitality industry going in the future. With extensive experience as an agent, advisor, principal, owner, borrower, guarantor, franchisee, lender and asset manager, Jonathan continues to leave a big mark on the industry and offers valuable insider expertise.
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News | May 6, 2022
Where Will the Dust Settle for CRE Construction?
HALL Structured Finance examines how the construction sector is adapting to supply chain adversity and other operational challenges.
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News | April 20, 2022
Mark DeMaria: A Developer Redefining Urban Living
The HALL Structured Finance (HSF) team spoke with award-winning developer and construction executive Mark DeMaria, the CEO of DevMar Development, a company focused on creating enduring, luxury residential developments in premier locations. Mark’s history in construction and willingness to go against the grain led to his passion for delivering cutting-edge developments. HSF sat down with Mark to learn more about his career and what he is working on next.
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News | April 6, 2022
Primed for growth, Don Braun discusses what's next for Hall Structured Finance
Beyond its core competency of real estate, the firm has seen different iterations through the decades with investments into wine (of course), oil and gas, software, technology and venture and private equity.
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News | March 17, 2022
Hall Structured Finance Provides $29.4M Refinancing for Serena Hotel in Aventura, Florida
Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance (HSF) has provided a $29.4 million loan for the refinancing of Serena Hotel, a Tapestry Collection Hotel by Hilton in Aventura.
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News | February 9, 2022
Las Vegas Hampton/Hilton Property Secures Refinancing
A $44.8-million bridge loan further cements the relationship of the recently opened Hampton Inn and Home2Suites by Hilton, dually flagged at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The refinancing, via Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance, is a follow-up to the first lien construction loan HSF extended to hotel developer DG Design + Development (also based in Las Vegas).
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News | February 4, 2022
DG Design + Development Receives $44.8M in Refinancing for Dual-Flagged Hotel in Las Vegas
DG Design + Development, a Las Vegas-based hotel developer, has obtained a $44.8 million bridge loan to refinance the recently opened, dual-flagged Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites by Hilton – Las Vegas Convention Center. Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance provided the bridge loan for the borrower.
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News | January 10, 2022
HALL Structured Finance Sees Room for Optimism in 2022
“We’re now lending up to 80 percent loan to cost on multifamily and hotel construction loans” said Brad Ferguson, Vice President of HALL Structured Finance (HSF). He notes the company has a pipeline of about $600 million in deals going into 2022, focused predominantly on multifamily/hotel construction lending and hotel bridge lending.
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News | January 5, 2022
Hotel Development Environment Improves, but Hurdles Remain
Allyson Van Blarcum, vice president at Hall Structured Finance, said her company has actually moved in the other direction with loan-to-cost ratios, from an average of 75% to 80%. She said the rational behind that is her company expects "a lot of pent-up capital" to hit the financing space and wants to carve out its niche before that happens.
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News | November 11, 2021
Meet the Team
Meet our Loan Officer Brian Mitchell. Brian has five years of commercial real estate experience at HALL Structured Finance (HSF). He began his career as an intern for HSF during his summer, while obtaining a master’s degree. As Loan Officer Brian’s primary focus is originating new loans with an emphasis in underwriting and financial analysis.
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News | November 8, 2021
Hotel Construction Lending Starts Comeback After Pandemic-Induced Freeze
When the coronavirus pandemic reached the U.S., Hall Structured Finance paused its lending for new hotel development. The company started its lending for hotel construction projects in mid to late 2020 once it determined its portfolio was healthy and could add on new projects, Vice President Brad Ferguson said.
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News | October 26, 2021
Edison Equity Receives $23M Construction Loan for 55 Resort Apartments in Greeley, Colorado
Dallas-based Edison Equity Management has received $23 million in construction financing for the development of 55 Resort Apartments, an age-restricted multifamily property located in Greeley.
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News | October 6, 2021
What to Know About Flex Financing
Borrowers dealing with unpredictability in real estate financing have more options than just traditional lenders. In fact, working with a private lender can have more benefits than just financing a deal and getting a project launched. That’s according to Donald Braun, President of the HALL Group and Managing Director of HALL Structured Finance (HSF), HSF is a private lender with a focus on providing multifamily and hotel construction loans and hotel bridge loans. GlobeSt.com reached out to Braun to discuss the advantages private lenders have over banks and other lending institutions and what the resulting adaptability means for developers.
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News | September 15, 2021
Plans in the Works to Convert Benson to a Curio by Hilton
“The Benson Hotel is an iconic hotel, and we are excited for the opportunity to add to a historical experience that guests have been visiting for over 100 years,” said Mike Jaynes, president of HSF. “We are thrilled to be a part of the continued history and reactivation of this celebrated and top-ranking hotel in Portland and believe it will flourish with the addition of the Hilton Curio Collection loyalty program.”
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News | September 14, 2021
Hall Structured Finance Lends $51M on Portland’s Historic Benson Hotel
Dallas-based private lender Hall Structured Finance (HSF) has provided $51.1 million in first lien bridge debt to Coast Hospitality to refinance and fund renovations on the historic Benson Hotel in Downtown Portland, Ore., according to information from HSF.
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News | September 14, 2021
Lenders Rush Toward Construction Loans on Troubled Asset Classes, While They Still Can
Colorado Springs, Colo., emerged this summer as one of the nation’s hottest hotel markets. Just in time, it seems, the first Marriott International-branded, extended-stay hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs is expected to open next spring, helped by a $55.6 million construction loan that was provided by Dallas-based, private hotel construction lender HALL Structured Finance (HSF).
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News | August 25, 2021
HALL Provides $55.6M Construction Loan on Colorado Springs Marriott Hotel
A quartet joint venture of real estate investors and developers have nabbed $55.6 million in construction debt from HALL Structured Finance (HSF) to build a dual-flagged Marriott International, SpringHill Suites and extended-stay Element by Westin hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs, according to information from the lender.
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News | August 9, 2021
Finance firm behind Edge District apartment complex closes on $16.1M construction loan
The group behind a luxury mid-rise apartment complex planned for the Edge District has hit a financial milestone. Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that the company has closed a new lien construction loan totaling $16.1 million to finance the development of the apartment complex dubbed The Metro.
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News | August 3, 2021
Meet the Team
Meet our Closing Compliance Officer Renetta Gill. Renetta join HALL Structured Finance (HSF) in 2016 and now assists with closing and compliance. Renetta has been in the real estate industry for over 20 years. Prior to joining HSF, she worked at Cypress Equities in property management and construction development. She has professional experience in leasing, marketing, and property management and is a PTA healthy lifestyle chair for her son’s elementary school.
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News | July 15, 2021
Meet the Team
Meet our Vice President of Capital Markets Mike Canning. Mike joined HALL Structured Finance in 2015. He focuses primarily on capital markets activities for HALL Structured Finance (HSF) as well as HALL Group’s real estate holdings, along with various other activities within HALL Group. Prior to joining HALL Structured Finance, he held various analytical and project management roles at GE Real Estate. Mike holds a BA in Economics and Business from Virginia Military Institute.
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News | June 30, 2021
Meet the Team
Meet our President Mike Jaynes. Mike has over 30 years of commercial real estate experience and is directly responsible for loan originations and the asset management of HALL Structured Finance’s outstanding loans. He rejoined HALL Group in 2000 after working more than 7 years at GE Capital Real Estate as Vice President and Program Manager. At GE Capital Real Estate, Mike was responsible for the performance of equity and debt portfolios valued at more than $2 billion dollars, consisting of over 240 multifamily, office, retail and hotel assets located throughout the country. Mike is a graduate of the Ohio State University, with a BS in business administration and a concentration in real estate.
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News | June 7, 2021
Meet the Team
Meet our Vice President Allyson Van Blarcum. Allyson joined HALL Structured Finance (HSF) in 2021 and her primary responsibility is new loan originations with a focus on sourcing, structuring, underwriting, and closing ground up construction and bridge loans. Prior to joining HSF, Allyson held debt origination roles at both ACORE Capital and GE Capital Real Estate and since 2013, she has been involved in closing over $4.5B of debt transactions. Allyson holds a BBA degree with honors in Real Estate and Professional Selling from Baylor University. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Hope Cottage, the oldest nonprofit, non-faith-based adoption agency in Dallas.
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News | May 24, 2021
Private Capital Eyes Hospitality Construction Market
DALLAS — The hotel sector was hit especially hard by the pandemic. With social distancing requirements and travel restrictions relaxing, the hospitality industry can finally plan for new product, according to David Cain, VP of HALL Structured Finance (HSF). GlobeSt.com reached out to Cain to discuss what’s next for hospitality construction financing, including the asset types and locations most favored by lenders.
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News | May 20, 2021
Meet the Team
Meet our Vice President Brad Ferguson. Brad has over 10 years of combined experience in commercial real estate and portfolio management. As Vice President for HALL Structured Finance (HSF), Brad’s primary focus is new loan origination with an emphasis in underwriting, financial analysis and asset management. Prior to joining HSF, Brad held asset management roles with multiple companies overseeing commercial real estate portfolios ranging from $100 million to $2 billion. He holds an MBA from Texas State University and a BBA in real estate and marketing from Baylor University.
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News | May 17, 2021
The Real Estate Rebound
As vaccine distribution continues, we are able to begin the rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy’s slow road to recovery. HALL Structured Finance vice president Mike Canning discusses the evolution of the multifamily and hotel industries in the wake of COVID-19 while sharing his outlook for the rest of 2021.
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News | May 3, 2021
Meet the Team
Rebecca Reitz joined HALL Group in 1988 and was appointed to the position of compliance and closing officer for HALL Structured Finance in 2006. Rebecca is responsible for monitoring loan agreements and insuring the ongoing compliance of borrowers in such areas as financial reporting, insurance renewal, tax payments and escrows. Rebecca also acts as a closing coordinator in managing and insuring compliance with the closing checklist by borrowers for each loan closing. She has served on the Frisco YMCA Board from 2009 – 2013.
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News | March 18, 2021
Why Private Capital Provided Construction a “Contrarian” Safety Net
The pandemic-produced downturn shows once again that the capital road less traveled, that of private lending options, can lead to major CRE success.
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News | March 15, 2021
Why HALL Structured Finance Doubled Down on Multifamily
HALL Group, the parent company of HALL Structured Finance (HSF), was one of the largest multifamily owners in the U.S. in the 1980s. HALL Group has long-since segued into other types of real estate, while HSF has grown to become a premier lender, primarily in the hospitality sector.
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News | February 22, 2021
HALL Structured Finance Adds Hotel Bridge, Multifamily Construction Loans
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) was one of the top firms in commercial real estate for providing hotel construction loans throughout the U.S., but when COVID-19 threw a roadblock at the hotel industry, the company needed a pivot. The result was the addition of two new programs: a hotel bridge loan program and a construction loan program specializing in multifamily projects.
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News | January 20, 2021
HALL Structured Finance Provides $15.5M Construction Loan for Multifamily Project in Gregory, Texas
Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance has provided a $15.5 million construction loan for The Glades II, a 144-unit multifamily project in Gregory, located 10 miles outside of Corpus Christi.
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News | January 14, 2021
HSF Closes Loan on Apartment Build Near Corpus Christi
Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance (HSF) closed a new first-lien construction loan totaling $15.5 million to finance the development of a 144-unit apartment complex in Gregory, 10 miles outside Corpus Christi. The project developer is Tim Torno with Torno Properties, LLC and his LP partner Cleburne Oaks GP.
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News | November 5, 2020
Take Cover with Our New Bridge Loan Program
In response to the challenges facing the hospitality industry from the COVID-19 pandemic, president of HALL Structured Finance (HSF) Mike Jaynes introduces HSF’s new bridge loan program directed towards hotel owners, operators and developers in need of recapitalizing their property during these challenging times.
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News | September 8, 2020
Leadership in a Time of Uncertainty
President of HALL Structured Finance (HSF) Mike Jaynes discusses how HSF has responded to the current pandemic that has impacted the hospitality industry, while delving into how the company has pivoted its business model to focus on the multifamily industry.
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News | March 5, 2020
HALL Structured Finance is on the 'hunt for larger opportunities'
Hall Structured Finance is looking to finance more than $600 million in projects by the end of 2020, the firm’s president, Mike Jaynes, said. The private real estate lender has increasingly closed on larger deals in the past couple of years. Its typical range now falls between $15 million and $150 million. Jaynes said that the firm is on the “hunt for larger opportunities.”
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News | February 12, 2020
HSF Funds Hotel Construction Near Disney World With $140M Loan
Doradus Partners has pinned down a $140M construction loan to build four new hotels near Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, according to HALL Structured Finance (HSF), which originated the debt.
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News | February 11, 2020
Dallas’ Hall Structured Finance heads to Disney World with four hotels
Dallas’ Hall Structured Finance is starting the New Year with a trip to Disney World. The lending arm of Hall Group is making a $140 million construction loan on four new hotels with almost 1,000 rooms at the entrance to the Florida resort.
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News | February 3, 2020
John Pascal: A Playbook for Growth in the Hospitality Industry
As Managing Director of Chicago-based Paramount Capital Advisors (PCA), John Pascal sources institutional capital, both debt and equity, for real estate investors and developers. Working in concert with Paramount Lodging Advisors (PLA), the sister company of PCA, John brings a wealth of expertise in the hospitality industry to serve his clients. As a result, John has facilitated a handful of hotel development transactions for HALL Structured Finance (HSF) over the years.
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News | December 5, 2019
Bob Gustin: Entrepreneurial Approach to Hospitality
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) entrepreneur and borrower Bob Gustin is the Managing Member of GPG Development LLC (GPG), a real estate development company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to Bob, being an entrepreneur is all about taking calculated risks, and Bob has taken many risks throughout his career, helping him create the pioneering company he leads today. HSF sat down with Bob to learn more about his entrepreneurial career and what he has working next.
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News | December 4, 2019
HALL Structured Finance Builds on a Record Year in Hospitality Lending
Headwinds from inside the Beltway can’t dampen the momentum for HALL Structured Finance (HSF), as they rack up another record year in 2019.
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News | November 19, 2019
Eastern Star hotel conversion gets $26.7 million construction loan
Conversion of the Eastern Star building into a Hyatt House hotel is drawing near, with the developer securing a construction loan for most of the cost. HALL Structured Finance announced it was providing Hume Development Inc. with a $26.7 million first-lien loan for the project, at 2719 K St. in midtown Sacramento.
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News | October 29, 2019
Ed Bushor: Creating “Ohana” with Hospitality
Ohana is a Hawaiian term meaning family, and in a much wider sense, it often refers to friends, acquaintances and entire communities. HALL Structured Finance borrower Ed "Z" Bushor, CEO of Tower Development, Inc., develops real estate throughout the Hawaiian Islands with the goal of creating a sense of “ohana” between his projects and the local community. We sat down with Ed to learn more about his impressive portfolio of properties and his mission of responsible development.
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News | October 14, 2019
How to Establish a Competitive Advantage
Mike Canning, Vice President of HALL Structured Finance (HSF), has been in the construction lending industry for 12 years. As social media has evolved during the course of his career, so has the influence and impact of face-to-face networking. An expert in the hospitality industry, Mike discusses how HSF remains competitive within this changing networking landscape.
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News | September 24, 2019
Late Cycle Insight for Borrowers
DALLAS — To use a well-worn metaphor, we’re in the latter innings of a nine-inning economic game. But what exactly does that mean for developers looking to bring their next big thing out of the ground? As Mike Jaynes, president of HALL Structured Finance (HSF), tells GlobeSt.com, there are indeed cautionary notes at this stage in the upswing, not the least of which are the ever-rising costs of material and labor– which he pins at approximately 15 percent year-over-year.
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News | September 23, 2019
As Pressure Grows To Make Buildings More Efficient, Owners Turn To Pace
Energy-efficiency regulations are heating up across the U.S., and commercial real estate developers and property owners are being called on to upgrade their buildings or face hefty fines. Green upgrades are not cheap, and as pressure mounts, building owners are searching for solutions to help them make changes without breaking the bank.
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News | September 10, 2019
HALL Structured Finance Closes $86.5M Loan to Finance the Construction of a Westin Hotel in Tempe, Arizona
Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that the company has closed a new first lien loan totaling $86.5 million to finance the construction of a full-service Westin Hotel, located in Tempe, Arizona
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News | September 3, 2019
PACE Financing: Paving the Way for a Greener Future
As a country, we have become more and more energy-conscious over the past several years. Reagan Dixon, resident PACE financing expert for HALL Structured Finance, discusses what this means for the construction lending industry going forward.
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News | August 22, 2019
How 1 Company Is Helping Unique Hotels Find Financing In A Down Lending Market
It's a tough time for hospitality developers. Financing for hotel properties dropped 25% during the first nine months of 2018, more than it did for any other type of property. Banks, in particular, are pulling back their exposure to hospitality lending, leaving aspiring hoteliers searching for alternatives.
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News | August 9, 2019
HSF Team's #NationalBookLoversDay Reads
Looking for a good read for #NationalBookLoversDay? Here are 5 books members of our HALL Structured Finance team recommend:
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News | August 6, 2019
Navigating the Ins and Outs of Construction Lending
Construction loans can be tricky, especially if it’s a hotel you’re dreaming of. Mike Jaynes with HALL Structured Finance provides some tips on how to get to closing.
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News | July 12, 2019
Commercial Observer: HSF Lends $43M for Boston-Area Hotel Development Project
The deal will fund Lixi Group‘s work on a new Springhill Suites Hotel in Revere, Mass., an oceanfront town about five miles northwest of Boston. A short drive or train ride from Boston Logan International Airport, the four-story lodging should be a good fit for budget-conscious business travelers, according to Brad Ferguson, an HSF executive who worked on the deal.
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News | July 12, 2019
Connect Boston: HSF Provides $43M Construction Loan for Springhill Suites
Hall Structured Finance provided a $43.3 million construction loan for a Springhill Suites hotel in Revere. The new 168-room hotel will be adjacent to the Wonderland train station on Revere Beach. Amenities at the four-story property will include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, an oceanfront restaurant, business center and a Starbucks location.
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News | July 10, 2019
HSF Closes $43.3M Loan to Finance the Construction of Springhill Suites in Boston
“We had a great experience working with HALL Structured Finance. Their flexible, tailored approach to financing our hotel development made this loan closure seamless, and we are looking forward to delivering this Springhill Suites to the Boston market,” said Lisi Gu, spokesman for the new hotel development.
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News | May 28, 2019
Construction financing: What hotel lenders have to say
Hotel lenders at Meet the Money 2019 explain what they’re looking for when developers come to them seeking construction financing.
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News | April 30, 2019
HSF’s Matt Mitchell Talks Late-Cycle Construction Lending
In today’s cutthroat race for yield, Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance (HSF) is quick off the mark.
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News | April 17, 2019
HALL Structured Finance Forecasts Future of Hotel Construction Lending
A robust 2019 construction pipeline doesn’t negate the fact that lending is getting more restrained in these latter days of the upturn. We took the opportunity to speak with Mike Jaynes to gain insight into his 2019 outlook for construction financing.
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News | March 19, 2019
HSF Named #1 Non-Bank Hotel Construction Lender Nationwide
Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance (HSF) announced today that the company was listed as the top non-bank hotel construction lender in the U.S. in 2018, according to research firm Real Capital Analytics.
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News | January 16, 2019
There’s Still Room to Run in the Lending Sector
It’s true that the more things change the more they stay the same. Despite some mild fears of a correction and the end-of-year interest-rate puzzle, HALL’s Matt Mitchell is cautiously optimistic.
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News | November 5, 2018
Hall Structured Finance Lends $42M on Las Vegas Convention Center Hotel Project
DG Development Corporation has landed a $41.7 million construction loan for its dual-branded Hilton hotel development immediately adjacent to Las Vegas Convention Center, Commercial Observer can first report.
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News | September 14, 2018
HALL Structured Finance Secures $53M Construction Loan for Hotel Expansion in Scottsdale, Arizona
HALL Structured Finance has closed a $53 million construction loan to finance the expansion, redevelopment, flagging and rebranding of CopperWynd Resort.
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News | September 7, 2018
5 Ways To Secure Hotel Construction Financing
For private lender HALL Structured Finance, the third-largest hotel construction lender in 2017, borrowers who can prove that they have an organized, solid project plan and track record of success in the hospitality market will attract more lenders and have their loans executed sooner.
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News | August 6, 2018
Diversification Means "All In" On The Rising Economy
HALL Structured Finance talks to Globe St. about being “all in” on growing and diversifying its loan portfolio in 2018.
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News | June 28, 2018
Hampton Inn in Watsonville, Calif. , secures $23M construction loan
The new 112-room hotel is anticipated to open in summer 2019, while the nearby 48-unit townhome project is expected to be completed by October 2018. The sponsorship is comprised of local Watsonville businessman Sonny Tut and his two sons.
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News | June 15, 2018
As Spreads Compress And Costs Rise, Hotel Lenders Opt For More Flexibility
As spreads compress and costs ride, hotel lenders are opting for more flexibility. Find out how HALL Structured Finance remains competitive in the growing hotel finance market.
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News | May 3, 2018
Q&A: Checking The Pulse Of The Q2 Hotel Financing Market
Bisnow sat down with HALL Structured Finance President Mike Jaynes to discuss his outlook on the remainder of the 2018 hospitality market.
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News | April 12, 2018
HSF to finance development of Georgia's first Even Hotel
HALL Structured Finance closed a new first lien loan totaling $14.6 million to finance the construction of Georgia’s first Even Hotel in Alpharetta.
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News | March 23, 2018
Why Diversification is a Smart Strategy
From geographical to asset type, diversifying is really about balancing risk for both lenders and investors, HALL Structured Finance’s Mike Jaynes tells GlobeSt.com.
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News | March 23, 2018
Traditional Construction Capital Continues to Shrink
HALL Structured Finance has opened a Reg. A debenture offering in an effort to raise $50 million in investments to meet the growing demand for construction financing.
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News | March 20, 2018
HSF Provides $35.5M Construction Loan for Apartment Community in Tampa Bay Area
Hall Structured Finance (HSF) has provided a $35.5 million construction loan for the development of The Vantage, a 211-unit apartment community in St. Petersburg.
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News | February 14, 2018
Hall Structured Finance closes $17.6M loan for new California Aloft
Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance closed a new first-lien construction loan totaling $17.6 million to finance the construction of an Aloft hotel in Glendale, Calif.
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News | January 4, 2018
Newgard nabs financing for Gale Fort Lauderdale hotel
Harvey Hernandez’s Newgard Development Group just secured a $19.15 million construction loan for phase two of its Gale Fort Lauderdale project. Dallas, Texas-based Hall Structured Finance is the lender and Aztec Group arranged the financing, according to a press release.
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News | December 20, 2017
HSF Closes $55M Construction Loan for New CA Hyatt
HALL Structured Finance has closed on a $54.8 million loan to finance the construction of a new Hyatt property in Palm Springs, Calif. The Rael Development Corp.-owned 150-key Hyatt Andaz Hotel is anticipated to open by the end of January 2019.
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News | December 20, 2017
Rael Development Nabs $55M Construction Loan for Palm Springs Hyatt
HALL Structured Finance (HSF) has signed off on a $55 million construction loan for a hotel to be built in Palm Springs, Calif., according to an announcement by the lender today.
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News | December 7, 2017
Hall Structured Finance closes on loan for South Carolina Cambria Suites
Private lender Hall Structured Finance closed a new first lien loan totaling $17.3 million to fund the construction of a Charleston, S.C. Cambria Suites.
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News | November 16, 2017
Hyatt Place Hotel to occupy Southwestern Bell building after redo
The development group, including Anthony Patel and Nick Patel of Pride Management, has obtained a $22.8 million loan for the long-vacant building from Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance, the companies announced. Renovation of the 16-story high-rise is targeted for completion by March 2019.
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News | October 30, 2017
Think Beyond the Traditional to Secure Hotel Financing
While banks are more stringent with lending for hotel construction projects, this doesn’t signal a complete halt in development. Private and alternative lending sources, entering secondary and tertiary markets, and eyeing modular off-site building are paving the way for continued hotel development where speed-to-market without sacrificing quality and a quicker ROI are the worthwhile rewards.
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News | October 23, 2017
Hall Structured Finance closes $17M construction loan for Arizona Marriott
Hall Structured Finance closed a new first-lien construction loan totaling $17.3 million to finance the development of a 127-room Residence Inn by Marriott in Mesa, Ariz. Suky and Jas Khangura, co-owners of Khangura Hotels, are the project developers.
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News | October 9, 2017
Initial Deals: HSF, MCR, HREC See Activity
Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance (HSF) has closed a new, $26-million, first-lien loan to finance the construction of the Park James Hotel in Menlo Park, CA.
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News | September 1, 2017
Hospitality Construction Lending Isn't Down. It's Adapting
HALL Structured Finance, the Dallas-based lending branch of HALL Group, has taken full advantage of the mini-vacuum of institutional lender hesitancy.
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News | August 25, 2017
Developer Craig Hall's structured finance arm to book $1B by next year
Developer Craig Hall's structured finance arm closed on two loans totaling $42 million in California, putting Hall Structured Finance on track to have $1 billion on its balance sheets by the end of next year.
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News | August 16, 2017
HSF Closes $42M Con Loan to Build Two Cambria Suites
Hall Structured Finance (HSF) has closed two new first lien loans totaling $42 million to finance the construction of two Cambria Suites in California—one in Sonoma County and one in Napa Valley.
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News | May 31, 2017
Lending climate differs for new builds, existing assets
Senior loan updates, straight from the source. SVP of HALL Structured Finance Matt Mitchell spoke with Sean McCracken at HotelNewsNow to shed some light on the state of hotel construction lending across the nation.
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News | May 23, 2017
Demand for financing high as borrowing costs increase
Speakers at the recent Meet the Money conference said availability is tightening for new-construction lending, but that hasn’t been enough to curb developers’ appetites.
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News | April 6, 2017
Dual-Hyatt hotel project in East Moline closes on financing
Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance, a private lender to the real estate industry, announced Wednesday that it has closed a $23.2 million first lien construction loan to finance development of the 233-room, nine-story Hyatt House and Hyatt Place hotel.
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News | February 27, 2017
Hall Structured Finance lending $300 million for new projects
Hall Structured Finance plans to make more than $300 million in construction loans this year for projects including hotels and apartments.
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News | February 14, 2017
Five-story Ogletown Road hotel to break ground next month
A local developer will break ground next month on a five-story Marriott SpringHill Suites hotel on Ogletown Road, officials announced Tuesday.
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News | February 8, 2017
Dallas developer Craig Hall's lending arm extends $37M to luxury project in Florida
Dallas developer Craig Hall's structured finance division — Hall Structured Finance — has made a $37.7 million loan to finance the construction of a luxury apartment community near Orlando in Florida.
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News | September 30, 2016
How One Company is Pulling Hospitality CRE Back on it's Feet
For every commercial real estate venture that receives easy funding, there are dozens that struggle to hunt down the capital they need.
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News | September 26, 2016
5 things borrowers should know, featuring Matt Mitchell, VP of HSF
The hotel industry, and the lending environment in particular, is in a state of transition as many wonder when the cycle will end. But lenders speaking at the recent Hotel News Now Lender Roundtable said that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Here are some of their takeaways on the state of the industry.
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News | September 21, 2016
Lender Insights: Roundtable edition
Hotel News Now recently gathered a roundtable of hotel industry lenders, including HSF's Matt Mitchell, to share their opinions on the state of hotel financing and the industry in general.
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News | August 22, 2016
Three Questions With Mike Jaynes, president of HALL Structured Finance
Dallas developer Craig Hall knows a thing or two about financing developments and construction projects. And, with that experience, Hall formed a lending division of Hall Group about two decades ago that has been putting equity into developers’ hands.
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News | August 3, 2016
Condo project near beach secures $36M construction loan
The developer of the Gale Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach obtained a $35.6 million construction loan four months after starting work on the site.
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News | August 2, 2016
Contrarian Investor HALL Structured Finance Sets Sights on Houston
The Houston market is incredibly diverse and resilient, characterized by a robust local economy, aspects of which are immune to energy shocks. The team at HALL Structured Finance (HSF) is bullish on Houston’s long-term prospects, confident the city will continue to expand its role as one of the preeminent centers of global commerce.
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News | July 22, 2016
HALL Structured Finance Provides $10.9M Construction Loan for Milwaukee Hotel
TownePlace Suites by Marriott will be a four-story, 112-room hotel in Oak Creek, 13 miles south of Milwaukee.
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News | November 6, 2015
HALL Structured Finance’s $100M Quarter
Hall Structured Finance has closed on more than $100M in loans in the past quarter and expects to end the year with almost $200M in loans.
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News | July 28, 2015
I-Drive hotel secures $18M in construction financing
The planned eight-story, 175-room Hyatt House Hotel on International Drive has the financing needed to begin construction.
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