Mezzanine loans from $500,000 to $20 million, often closed alongside a Bravo bridge loan, give skilled nursing and assisted living operators more proceeds and one team from term sheet to closing
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bravo Property Trust, the direct lending affiliate of national HUD lender Bravo Capital, provides mezzanine loans of $500,000 to $20 million, with terms of up to 36 months, to owners and operators of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, multifamily properties and build-to-rent communities nationwide. A mezzanine loan is secured by a pledge of the ownership interests in the property-owning entity rather than by a mortgage, and it fills the gap between the senior loan and the sponsor’s equity, so owners can buy, recapitalize or reposition properties with less cash in the deal.
Healthcare is a core focus. Skilled nursing and assisted living operators often need extra capital to acquire a facility, fund improvements or carry the business plan until the property is ready for permanent financing. Bravo’s mezzanine loans sit behind the senior loan to cover that gap, and Bravo’s experience with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) healthcare financing helps operators plan the path to long-term debt.
Bravo’s mezzanine loans range from $500,000 to $20 million, with terms of up to 36 months, interest only. Each loan is secured by a pledge of the ownership interests in the property-owning entity. Bravo often underwrites the mezzanine loan together with its own bridge financing, giving borrowers one team, one set of diligence and one closing.
“Owners today need lenders who can move quickly and size the whole capital stack, not just the first mortgage,” said Aaron Krawitz, Founder and CEO of Bravo Capital and Bravo Property Trust.
Bravo’s mezzanine financing is in active demand across the sectors the firm knows best. Senior care operators use it for extra capital behind the first loan while a facility’s operations improve. Sponsors also use it to close acquisitions when senior proceeds fall short, to fund value-add plans while a property stabilizes, and to carry build-to-rent communities through lease-up. Because Bravo underwrites both the senior and mezzanine pieces in-house, it can quote and close both pieces on one timeline.
Program highlights
- Property types: skilled nursing, assisted living, multifamily and build-to-rent
- Loan amount: $500,000 to $20 million
- Term: up to 36 months, interest only
- Security: pledge of the ownership interests in the property-owning entity
- Pairing: can close together with a Bravo Property Trust bridge loan, as part of a path to permanent or HUD financing
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bravo Property Trust mezzanine loan?
A loan of $500,000 to $20 million, secured by a pledge of the ownership interests in the property-owning entity, that sits between the senior loan and the sponsor’s equity.
Which properties qualify?
Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, multifamily properties and build-to-rent communities nationwide.
What are the loan terms?
Terms of up to 36 months, interest only.
Can the mezzanine loan close with a bridge loan?
Yes. Bravo often underwrites the mezzanine loan together with its own bridge loan, with one team, one set of diligence and one closing.
How does it lead to permanent financing?
Bravo Property Trust is an affiliate of Bravo Capital, a HUD lender, so borrowers can plan the path from bridge and mezzanine financing to permanent or HUD financing with the same group.
About Bravo Property Trust
Bravo Property Trust is a direct lender providing bridge, construction and mezzanine financing for skilled nursing, assisted living, multifamily and build-to-rent properties nationwide. Bravo Property Trust is an affiliate of Bravo Capital, a HUD lender, and together they have financed over $2.5 billion, including HUD, bridge, mezzanine and construction loans. Both firms are headquartered at 780 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. For more information, visit bravopropertytrust.com and bravocapital.com.
Media contact:
Jill Oestreicher
Bravo Capital
jill@bravocapital.com
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