Peachtree Group has completed over $2.0 billion in private credit transactions through September 2025 across 77 deals, marking a record year for the firm. The company is on pace to approach $2.5 billion for the full year, reflecting the growing role of private credit in commercial real estate as traditional lenders remain cautious amid tighter liquidity and market volatility.
“Our ability to consistently execute at a high level is a direct function of the ecosystem we’ve built over the last 18 years,” said Greg Friedman, Peachtree’s managing principal and CEO. “Our vertically integrated credit platform that spans origination, underwriting, servicing and asset management enables us to be proactive where many are reactive, delivering certainty and stronger outcomes for our borrowers and investors.”
With banks tightening credit standards, private credit lenders like Peachtree are providing flexible financing for acquisitions, construction, refinancings and recapitalizations.
“We are seeing strong demand from institutional-quality borrowers looking for certainty of execution in a disrupted lending market,” said Michael Harper, Peachtree’s president, hotel lending. “This year’s growth underscores our ability to deliver creative capital solutions across asset classes, including hotels, multifamily, industrial, office and land.”
Peachtree has originated about $1.1 billion in hotel loans this year while selectively pursuing opportunities in multifamily, office and industrial sectors. Notable deals include $176.5 million in CPACE financing for the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, $68.2 million for the AC Hotel in Seattle, $59.0 million for the AC/Element Riverwalk in San Antonio, $52.0 million for The Block at Elliot development in Mesa and $42.0 million for the Atlanta Financial Center acquisition.
Private credit activity is expected to stay strong, supported by upcoming debt maturities and tighter bank lending.
“With nearly $3 trillion in U.S. commercial real estate debt maturing by 2028, private credit lenders are positioned to step into a market hungry for capital,” said Jared Schlosser, head of originations and CPACE at Peachtree. “Our ability to provide flexible capital at scale, even in complex situations, positions us as a trusted partner for borrowers navigating today’s market.”
In 2024, Peachtree deployed $1.6 billion in credit transactions—a 54% increase from the prior year—establishing it as one of the largest investor-driven commercial real estate lenders in the U.S., according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The firm offers permanent, bridge, mezzanine, CPACE, preferred equity and triple net lease financing.
“As we continue to scale our lending platform, we remain focused on serving borrowers with creativity, certainty and speed, which have long defined Peachtree’s approach to private credit,” added Schlosser.
