Los Angeles Firm Launched Debt Unit for Distressed Assets
Stockdale Capital Partners plans to provide up to $75 million in loans to properties struggling to secure capital.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Commercial
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In September 2026, Los Angeles-based Stockdale Capital Partners launched a new business unit to provide flexible debt solutions for distressed commercial properties. The firm is specifically targeting mid-market loans for office spaces, hotels, and life sciences assets that are currently facing limited financing options.
Why it matters
Large traditional lenders are increasingly avoiding smaller special-situation loans, leaving a financing gap for property owners. Stockdale Capital Partners is filling this void as elevated interest rates continue to create challenges for commercial real estate owners nationwide.
Stockdale Capital Partners manages $3 billion in total assets and intends to deploy $300 million in capital over the next 12 months. The firm is targeting individual loan sizes between $15 million and $75 million for distressed real estate assets.
The players
Stockdale Capital Partners
A Los Angeles-based investment firm that manages $3 billion in assets and focuses on opportunistic commercial real estate strategies.
Alec Maki
The senior vice president hired to lead the new lending division and oversee the firm's transition into distressed asset financing.
The details
The firm intends to fill a lending gap left by major financial institutions that are prioritizing traditional flow business over specialized debt requests. By utilizing a contrarian investment strategy, Stockdale aims to provide senior bridge and mezzanine loans to properties requiring immediate capital infusions. This initiative represents a shift toward more flexible, property-specific debt products in an environment where interest rates remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Timeline
Summer 2026: Stockdale hired Alec Maki to lead the new lending division.
September 2026: The firm officially launched the new business unit.
Next 12 months: Stockdale targets the deployment of $300 million in new loans.
Money Landscape
This move reflects a broader trend among private firms filling the financing void left by traditional lenders during the current high-interest rate cycle. It marks a departure from the era of cheap, easily accessible debt that characterized the pre-pandemic commercial real estate market.
Property owners facing refinancing hurdles may find new, though potentially more expensive, credit options through private bridge lending strategies. Consult with a qualified financial or tax professional to assess whether high-interest private debt is a suitable solution for your specific property budget.
The takeaway
The rise of private debt units indicates that commercial real estate owners must now navigate a more complex lending landscape. Keep a close watch on your property's debt maturity dates and discuss your capital requirements with a qualified financial advisor well before your current loan terms expire.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bisnow.
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