Financing Senior Housing Investments: Capital Structure Guide for Family Offices
Master senior housing capital structures: HUD financing, bridge loans, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and all-cash strategies. Optimize leverage, minimize cost of capital, and maximize equity returns.
1. HUD/FHA 232 & 223(f) Programs
HUD-insured financing offers the most favorable terms for senior housing investors: high leverage, long amortization, non-recourse debt, and fixed rates.
2. Conventional Commercial Mortgage Financing
Conventional debt from banks and life insurance companies offers faster closings than HUD but lower leverage and shorter terms.
3. Bridge & Construction Financing
Short-term financing for development, lease-up, or value-add opportunities before refinancing into permanent debt.
4. Mezzanine Debt & Preferred Equity
Subordinate financing that fills the gap between senior debt and common equity, enabling higher leverage and enhanced returns.
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Author
John Hauber — Founder & CEO, SeniorCRE. Founder and CEO of SeniorCRE, LLC. Two decades operating and advising senior housing & care platforms, including HavenCo Senior Investments and Haven Senior Realty.
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