FLEXIBLE CAPITAL FOR PRIVATE LENDERS
Lender Finance Program
As a private real estate lender, staying “open for business” for your best borrowers is critical.
But, raising capital can be time-consuming, uncertain, and distracting from your core focus—originating quality loans.
Sage Credit provides a scalable solution to expand your balance sheet and unlock capital from your existing portfolio.
OPPORTUNITY
Unlock the full potential of your portfolio
Unlock liquidity from your portfolio of performing residential business-purpose and construction loans through a disciplined, asset-based structure.
Advance rate: Up to 70% of eligible loan balances
Structure: We acquire loans in your portfolio; you retain a subordinate participation and the borrower relationship
Capital duration: Our investments are match-term with the underlying loans
This structure enables private lenders to recycle capital, maintain origination velocity, and scale their lending platforms with our support.
BENEFITS
Why work with us?
Scale your platform: Expand your balance sheet and remain consistently active with your borrowers — without the need to raise incremental equity
Grow earnings with your portfolio: Continue to generate origination fees while earning spread across a larger base of loans
Enhance investor outcomes: Improve capital efficiency and support stronger, more consistent returns for your investors
Flexible capital: Utilize the program as needed based on your pipeline and growth objectives — no pressure to over-commit
A firm that understands your business: Work with a team experienced in private lending and focused on delivering practical, low-friction execution
Transparent and reliable cash flows: Your share of proceeds is paid directly through escrow at loan payoff, providing clarity and timely access to funds
EXAMPLE
How does it work in practice?
The following is a hypothetical illustration. Actual terms vary by portfolio.
Assume you hold a $1 million portfolio of performing residential loans. We purchase the loan portfolio at par. You then purchase a 30% subordinate participation in the portfolio and continue servicing the underlying loans, providing you with $700,000 in net proceeds.
These proceeds can be redeployed into new originations, your lending platform is now effectively supporting $1.7 million in active loans — generating origination fees and servicing income on the new volume while your existing portfolio continues to earn.
What does your retained position earn?
Because the senior position is serviced first, the return on your retained interest is amplified relative to the overall portfolio yield. Here is how that math works on a hypothetical $1 million portfolio.
Total annual income on the portfolio — $120,000
Less: income allocated to the senior position — $63,000
Remaining income on your retained $300,000 — $57,000
Implied yield on retained position — ~19%
Actual results will vary based on your portfolio's loan terms and the cost of our capital. We work through the specific economics with each originator individually.
WORKING WITH US
Eligibility & portfolio criteria
Ownership & lien position: Originator must hold clear title to all loans in the portfolio, with Sage’s position representing a senior interest in performing loans
Asset type: Residential real estate, including single-family and small multifamily properties
Loan type: Business-purpose loans only (no owner-occupied or consumer loans)
Geography: Nationwide, with preference for experienced lenders operating within their core markets
Portfolio size: Up to $5.0 million per financing
Advance rate: Up to 70% of eligible loan balances
Construction exposure: Future funding obligations limited to ≤50% of the total loan commitment at closing
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Talk to our team
We are happy to answer any questions and talk about the options available for providing you with the capital needed to issue new loans.