Real estate

Secure the right financing for real estate assets

Real estate financing requires a structure that fits the asset, the ownership structure and the investment strategy.

At Ernest Partners, we help real estate owners, investors and developers structure and secure the financing of their projects. This covers acquisitions, developments, refinancings and portfolio transactions across all asset classes.

Our role is to structure a credible financing request, run a competitive lender process and negotiate the best possible terms.

When should you look at debt structuring?

When should you look at debt structuring?

Real estate financing becomes especially relevant when a real estate asset or portfolio requires external debt financing.

Typical situations include:

  • acquisition of a real estate asset
  • development of a real estate project
  • refinancing of an existing property or portfolio
  • refinancing ahead of a strategic transaction
  • investment funds or holding structures seeking to optimise leverage
  • complex ownership or holding structures that need to be presented clearly
  • the client needs access to the right lenders for the asset type or ticket size

Who is this relevant for

Our real estate financing expertise is relevant for a broad range of clients, including:

  • real estate investors and family offices
  • property developers
  • real estate funds and holding structures
  • corporates with significant real estate assets on their balance sheet

It applies across asset classes, including residential, office, retail, logistics and mixed-use.

Collaborating with Ernest Partners is generally meaningful for financing needs starting from around €3 million, where independent advisory adds clear value in lender access, structuring and negotiation.

How Ernest Partners can help

Ernest Partners analyses the asset, the ownership structure and the client’s financing objectives.

We determine the appropriate financing structure, including leverage level, maturity, repayment profile and security package. We prepare a clear and comprehensive financing presentation for lenders.

We approach a targeted selection of banks, debt funds, family offices and other real estate lenders from our active network. We manage the process, compare indicative offers and support the client in selecting the right financing partner.

We assist in negotiating term sheets and financing documentation until closing.

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Our approach

We work in three main phases: analysis, pitching and closing.

Culture

We review the asset, the business plan, the financial projections and the existing financing structure.

We assess the most appropriate financing structure based on the asset profile, cash flow generation and the client’s objectives. Where needed, we build or refine the financial model to support the financing request.

Based on this analysis, we also prepare the financing materials and presentation, including the asset, business plan, financial projections, financing need, key risks and the actions taken to mitigate them.

What you gain

A structured real estate financing process gives the client access to the right lenders and improves the quality of the financing outcome.

The main results are:

a financing structure adapted to the asset and investment strategy
access to a broader panel of lenders
access to specialised real estate debt providers
better financing conditions through a structured and competitive process
reduced execution risk
a smoother process from pitching to closing
greater confidence in the financing terms negotiated on the client’s behalf
Why Ernest Partners?

Why Ernest
Partners?

Ernest Partners works side by side with clients throughout the process, from initial analysis to the final outcome.

Our team combines financial expertise with hands-on experience. We help clients understand their financial position, identify where improvements are possible and take the right steps towards the appropriate financing solution.

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Relevant cases

All cases

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Would you like to structure or refinance the debt financing of a real estate asset or portfolio?
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