Stockdale Capital Partners Launched Flexible Lending Division
The Los Angeles-based firm is targeting loans for distressed properties across office, life sciences, and hotel sectors.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Commercial
Live Poll
Is now a good time for individual investors to pursue assets in distressed property markets?
In September 2026, Los Angeles-based Stockdale Capital Partners launched a new business unit to provide flexible debt financing for distressed commercial real estate. The firm, which manages $3 billion in assets, aims to fill a gap left by larger financial institutions.
Why it matters
The move responds to a market environment where elevated interest rates have made traditional bank financing difficult for certain property owners. By focusing on special situation investments, the firm provides capital to sectors currently struggling to secure conventional loans.
Stockdale Capital Partners is targeting loans ranging from $15 million to $75 million for office, life sciences, and hotel properties. This strategy aims to deploy $300 million in total capital within the next 12 months.
The players
Stockdale Capital Partners
A Los Angeles-based investment firm that manages $3 billion in assets across office, life sciences, and hotel sectors.
Alec Maki
The newly appointed senior vice president tasked with leading the firm's lending division strategy.
The details
The firm utilizes a contrarian investment strategy to target assets that lack sufficient lending options from traditional large-scale banks. This new division focuses on senior bridge loans, mezzanine financing, and note purchases specifically tailored for properties experiencing financial distress during the current period of elevated interest rates.
Timeline
Summer 2026: Alec Maki was hired to lead the new lending division.
September 2026: The new business unit was officially launched.
Next 12 months: The firm aims to deploy $300 million in capital.
The Home Front
This development highlights the ongoing contraction in traditional bank lending for commercial properties following the Federal Reserve's interest rate adjustments. The focus on distressed assets reflects a broader trend of private firms stepping in where large institutional lenders have retreated.
While this news focuses on commercial real estate, homeowners should note how broader interest rate trends impact the availability of capital for large-scale developments in their neighborhood. Consult a licensed mortgage professional or financial advisor before making decisions regarding property investment.
The takeaway
The entry of specialized lenders into the market may increase available capital for distressed commercial projects. Owners of multi-family or office assets should track interest rate fluctuations as a primary indicator of their own future refinancing options.
Further reading
For broader market trends, read more in our Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bisnow.
Live Poll
Is now a good time for individual investors to pursue assets in distressed property markets?
