Peachtree Group (‘Peachtree’) originated a $150 million bridge loan to refinance a four-hotel portfolio totaling 997 keys in Flamingo Crossings Town Center, adjacent to Walt Disney World Resort, in Winter Garden, Fla. The financing represents the largest senior bridge loan in the firm’s history and reflects Peachtree’s continued growth as a leading provider of commercial real estate credit solutions.
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Peachtree Group originated a $150 million bridge loan to refinance a four-hotel portfolio (pictured) in Winter Garden, Fla.
The financing replaces existing debt on the portfolio, which is owned by repeat borrower, Doradus Partners. JLL arranged the transaction, which Peachtree closed in fewer than 45 days.
The portfolio consists of a 223-key Residence Inn by Marriott, a 273-key Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites, a 272-key Home2 Suites by Hilton and a 229-key Homewood Suites by Hilton. Developed in 2020 and 2021, the hotels are among the newest in their competitive set and currently maintain a weighted average occupancy of nearly 89%.
“This transaction reflects exactly where we believe the market is today,” said Jared Schlosser, head of originations and CPACE at Peachtree. “High-quality assets with experienced sponsorship continue to attract significant lender interest, but execution remains the differentiator. We were able to move quickly, provide certainty and deliver a financing solution that met the borrower’s objectives.”
Each property holds the Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel designation, providing guests with access to Disney vacation planning services, transportation to the parks and exclusive marketing opportunities. The hotels benefit from one of the strongest and most durable leisure demand generators in the country.
“From both a real estate and operating perspective, this portfolio checked every box,” Schlosser added. “These are high-quality, institutional assets with strong cash flow, modern construction and two of the industry’s strongest global reservation systems through Marriott and Hilton. That combination gave us confidence in the long-term performance of the portfolio.”
The hotels are located within Flamingo Crossings Town Center, a rapidly growing, mixed-use district featuring hotels, restaurants, retail and entertainment. The portfolio also sits adjacent to Flamingo Crossings Village, a 120-acre residential community with more than 2,500 apartments that houses Disney cast members and participants in the Disney College Program.
The transaction also highlights the continued evolution of commercial real estate lending, as private credit providers increasingly finance larger, institutional-quality transactions that were historically dominated by traditional banks, underscoring the growing role of private credit in the market.
“This marks our fourth transaction with Doradus Partners, and we believe that speaks volumes about the strength of our platform and the importance of relationships in today’s lending environment,” said Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO of Peachtree. “When experienced sponsors have a choice, they continue to come back to partners that can execute with certainty and move quickly. That’s something we’ve worked hard to build, and we’re proud to earn that trust time and again.”
As a direct lender, Peachtree is ranked among the largest investor-driven commercial real estate lenders in the United States and provides a full range of commercial real estate financing solutions, including bridge, permanent and mezzanine loans, C-PACE financing, preferred equity, triple net lease financing, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guaranteed lending programs and Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans. This broad platform enables Peachtree to provide flexible capital solutions across the capital stack and throughout the real estate lifecycle.
About Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group is a vertically integrated investment management firm specializing in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities in dislocated markets, anchored by commercial real estate. Today, the company manages billions in capital across acquisitions, development and lending, augmented by services designed to protect, support and grow its investments. For more information, visit www.peachtreegroup.com.
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