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ATLANTA (Dec. 9, 2024) – Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) has reached a significant milestone in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) financing, surpassing the $1.0 billion mark—a distinction shared by only a select few companies in the industry. In 2024 alone, Peachtree completed 22 CPACE transactions across the U.S., surpassing its previous record for CPACE originations.

"In 2019, we launched CPACE, and today we've surpassed our first billion—a testament to the exceptional team and the strength of Peachtree’s vision,” said Jared Schlosser, Peachtree’s Executive Vice President of Hotel Lending and Head of CPACE. “Our strong foundation has not only fueled Peachtree’s success in CPACE financing but also solidified its position as a leader in the broader commercial real estate lending market.”

In the most recent loan origination rankings by the Mortgage Bankers Association, Peachtree was ranked as the seventh-largest commercial real estate investor-driven lender in the U.S.

The firm’s $1.0 billion in CPACE financing is rooted in hospitality, which remains its largest segment comprising approximately 45% of its total. However, Peachtree has successfully expanded into other sectors, particularly residential communities (including multifamily, student housing and senior living), which now represent 22% of the portfolio or $220 million. Additionally, the firm has executed numerous CPACE transactions across industrial, mixed-use and office sectors, showcasing its versatility.

“In this challenging lending market, CPACE financing has emerged as a crucial source of liquidity for all commercial real estate sectors. This financing option is becoming increasingly essential as owners grapple with looming debt maturities and limited refinancing opportunities,” Schlosser said.

Commercial real estate remains in a turbulent period with trillions of dollars in debt maturing and refinancing becoming increasingly difficult due to tighter lending standards from traditional lenders. These challenges are reshaping the industry and forcing property owners to seek alternative financing solutions.

“CPACE has been a game-changer, offering long-term fixed-rate financing that lowers the cost of capital while enabling property owners to pursue energy-efficient upgrades with reduced financial strain,” Schlosser said. “Peachtree is proud to lead the way in expanding access to this innovative solution, helping owners across all commercial real estate sectors.”

In just over a decade, CPACE has reached a cumulative $7.2 billion in U.S. commercial real estate financings, according to PACE Nation, confirming the growing market adoption and acceptance of this financing tool.

About Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group is a vertically integrated investment management firm specializing in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities in dislocated markets, anchored by commercial real estate. Today, the company manages billions in capital across acquisitions, development and lending, augmented by services designed to protect, support and grow its investments.For more information, visit www.peachtreegroup.com.

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En el entorno financiero actual, los patrocinadores buscan formas creativas de capitalizar las operaciones. Una de esas formas es Financiamiento de CPACE.

Jared Schlosser, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Peachtree Hotel y CPACE, conversó con Malcom Davies, presentador del podcast On the Edge, para hablar sobre cómo los patrocinadores pueden utilizar CPACE para todo, desde aprovechar las pilas de capital para el desarrollo hasta la recapitalización retroactiva de proyectos e incluso como fuente de capital de rescate.

Episodio 3 | Financiación creativa mediante préstamos de CPACE con Jared Schlosser de Peachtree Group

En este episodio, comprenda mejor:

• Evaluación de propiedades comerciales para energía limpia (CPACE): cómo aprovecharla
• Combinación de préstamos CPACE, construcción y puentes
• Estructural diferencias entre CPACE, Mezzanine y JVA
• Financiamiento retroactivo de la CPACE
• Restricciones y oportunidades de CPACE
• CPACE como capital de rescate

Para obtener más información sobre CPACE, visite nuestra Preguntas frecuentes sobre CPACE.

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ATLANTA (Jan. 24, 2024) – In December, Peachtree Group achieved a significant milestone by securing $150 million in Commercial PACE (CPACE) financing, approaching $750 million completed since its inception in 2019. For the year, Peachtree Group completed 23 commercial property assessed clean energy financing transactions across the U.S. for a total of approximately $250 million in directly originated and balance-sheet funded CPACE financing.

Commercial real estate faces a tough 2024 as trillions of dollars in debt comes due and refinancing gets harder, compounded by banks tightened lending standards.

“In this challenging lending market, Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing has emerged as a crucial source of liquidity. This financing option is becoming increasingly essential as owners grapple with looming debt maturities and limited refinancing opportunities,” said Jared Schlosser, Peachtree Group’s senior vice president, origination and head of PACE financing.

CPACE has grown relatively quickly and, in just over a decade, has hit a cumulative $5.2 billion in U.S. commercial real estate financings, according to PACENation, confirming the growing market adoption and acceptance of this innovative financing tool.

“CPACE has been a game-changer by offering a unique advantage over other forms of financing with its long-term, fixed-rate financing that lowers the project's cost of capital,” Schlosser said.

Peachtree Group is one of the most active hotel commercial real estate lenders in the U.S., ranking as the eighth-largest U.S. hotel lender by the Mortgage Bankers Association in their most recent rankings. Of the CPACE transactions completed this year, roughly 50% were in hospitality.

“CPACE financing aligns with the financial, environmental and guest experience goals of hotels, making it a popular choice for owners looking to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs and enhance their sustainability initiatives,” Schlosser said.

Notable CPACE transactions completed this year include:

Hospitality

·        The Thompson, Palm Springs, Calif.

·        El Caminante, Dana Point, Calif.

·        The Marriott Tribute Hotel, St. Augustine, Fla.

·        Palihotel, San Francisco, Calif.

·        DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown, Youngstown, Ohio

 Non-Hospitality

·        950 3^rd Street, Washington, DC(Multifamily)

·        Reserve at Vinedo, Paso Robles, Calif. (Multifamily)

·        Old City Hall, Tacoma, Wash. (Mixed-Use)

 “This innovative financing mechanism empowers property owners across all sectors to embark on energy-efficient upgrades, renewable energy installations, and water conservation initiatives, all while minimizing their financial burden,” Schlosser said.

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To learn more about CPACE Financing contact:

• Jared Schlosser, senior vice president originations and CPACE, jschlosser@peachtreegroup.com
• Allie Neary, associate vice president CPACE, aneary@peachtreegroup.com

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About Peachtree Group

Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets and other ventures. We’ve executed hundreds of investments since inception with a focus on real estate acquisition, development, and lending. Today, we manage billions in equity, augmented by services designed to protect, support, and grow our investments.

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