Warehouse Property Loans

Warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment hubs sit at the heart of modern logistics and e-commerce. AVANA Companies offers bridge financing for warehouse and distribution properties, helping sponsors acquire, refinance, or reposition assets ahead of long-term take-out. Our private-credit platform connects these critical logistics assets with investors seeking secured exposure to real-economy infrastructure.

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SBA 504 Loans
Built for Growth

Fixed-Rate, High LTV (Up to 90%), Long-Term CRE Loans for Owner-Occupied Properties

Backed by $5B+ in SBA lending expertise. Fast, transparent closings tailored for small businesses and brokers.

Tailored Funding for Warehouse Properties

Warehouse and distribution properties are mission-critical nodes in supply chains, often featuring large footprints, dock-high loading, and access to major transportation corridors. Value can be created through re-tenanting, repositioning to higher and better use, or upgrades that attract stronger logistics users.
AVANA’s warehouse bridge financing is designed to unlock these transitions. We provide short-term capital that supports business plans such as releasing, improving functionality, and resolving capital-stack complexities, paving the way for permanent bank, life company, or securitized take-out.

Loan Options for Warehouse Properties

Bridge Loans

Short-term, interest-only capital to acquire or refinance hotels in transition—such as properties undergoing renovations, rebranding, or operational turnaround—before permanent financing is secured.
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Expand lending programs beyond their communities
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Mitigate concentration risk
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Improve Loan-to-share ratio
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Diversify portfolios
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Expand lending programs beyond their communities
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Mitigate concentration risk
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Improve Loan-to-share ratio

Key Terms & Structures

Rates and structures vary depending on loan type and borrower qualifications

Loan Sizes

Typically $5MM to $30MM, depending on asset size, market, and business plan.

Terms

Up to 3 years, often with extension options contingent on performance and meeting defined milestones.

Leverage

Up to 75% LTV, with actual leverage set based on in-place income, forward underwriting, and property profile.

Pricing

Generally indexed to SOFR or similar floating benchmarks, with risk-appropriate spreads.

Repayment

Interest-only during the term, with payoff expected from sale or permanent refinance upon execution of the business plan.

Use of Proceeds

Warehouse bridge loan proceeds can support

For Investors: Why Warehouse Loans Matter

Warehouse and distribution loans provide:
  • Exposure to critical logistics infrastructure underpinning e-commerce and regional supply chains.
  • Sponsorship-driven value creation opportunities, where conservative underwriting and disciplined oversight can help manage risk.
  • Real-asset collateral in locations that may benefit from long-term shifts in consumption and inventory management.
Through AVANA’s private-credit strategies, these loans can offer a combination of yield potential and tangible collateral, while supporting investments in efficient, modern supply-chain facilities.

Strategic Partnerships: Oaktree & IHG

Through the AVANA Oaktree Private Credit Partnership, AVANA delivers institutional-grade construction and bridge financing to experienced commercial real estate sponsors, combining AVANA’s sector expertise with Oaktree’s private credit platform
The AVANA–IHG Co-Lending Construction Program offers tailored structures for IHG-branded hotel projects, giving qualified sponsors a specialized lending solution aligned with brand standards and ramp-up expectations.
These partnerships help accelerate funding timelines, sharpen pricing, and create co-investment opportunities for aligned investors.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions
Can SBA 504 be used to purchase or refinance a warehouse my business occupies?
Yes—SBA 504 is available for owner-occupied warehouse properties when the operating company occupies at least 51% of the space.  
Do you offer bridge loans for warehouse acquisitions?
Yes—for non-owner-occupied warehouse properties, bridge financing may be available for acquisitions, repositioning, or short-term refinance needs.  
What warehouse property types do you finance?
We finance a broad range, including bulk distribution centers, last-mile delivery hubs, and light industrial flex, depending on tenancy, use, and location.  
Do you finance ground-up warehouse construction?
No—AVANA does not offer ground-up construction loans for warehouse developments. 

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Our Team

About Sanat Patel

As Chief Lending Officer at AVANA Companies and Chair of the Board at AVANA Bank, Sanat Patel brings more than three decades of experience in financial services, private credit and commercial banking, with a proven track record in loan structuring, risk management, and balance sheet growth. Sanat has led strategic initiatives that connect institutional capital with entrepreneurial ambition, supporting the growth of businesses, and  owners engaged in commercial real estate across the U.S. He has built and scaled lending platforms in partnership with banks and credit unions, developing tailored financial solutions that drive job creation and foster inclusive economic development.

Sanat Patel
Chief Lending Officer

Our Team

About Christyna Lane

As a lending participation expert in Southern California, Christyna Lane manages the direct loan placements for AVANA CUSO, a Member of the AVANA Family of Companies, with lenders like credit unions, community banks and other financial institutions while establishing and maintaining relationships for the organization.  Joining the CUSO team in 2014, she works in connection with lenders nationwide to assist them in reaching their commercial lending goals and diversifying their portfolio.

Christyna Lane
Vice President Participations