Mezzanine and Equity Financing For Real Estate Deals:
Historically, foreign entities have been willing to invest in the U.S. real estate market either as the senior lender to the project or as an equity player. Recently, foreign investors have shown a greater willingness to also provide the mezzanine financing for U.S. real estate projects. This article discusses the business and legal differences and risks associated with this type of financing as compared with equity financing.
