Builders Capital, the nation’s leading provider of real estate financing to private homebuilders, has significantly expanded its loan production operations with the addition of more than 40 new team members. The newly formed lending division, Casa Lending, will focus on the local and regional real estate investor markets, offering loans ranging from $100,000 to $3 million.
The division will be led by Jonathan Andrews, previously COO of Upright (formerly Fund That Flip). Casa Lending aims to address the needs of residential real estate and community development. “We are thrilled to welcome over 40 new team members to the Builders Capital family,” said Robert Trent, CEO of Builders Capital. “This team comes with deep expertise in small balance fix and flip and ground up construction with an innovative loan product suite dedicated to a market that Builders Capital has not yet tapped into. This strategic investment puts us in an extremely competitive position to capitalize on our goal of being the top private lender in the nation.”
Jonathan Andrews expressed his enthusiasm for leading the new initiative. “This is a market that has historically been underserved by banks and lacked efficient access to capital, which Builders Capital helps to solve. Working closely with local and regional real estate investors over the last decade, I’ve become very familiar with their unique challenges and goals. I'm looking forward to working with Rob and the team at Builders to scale this new opportunity with the highest levels of speed, customer service and execution.”
This expansion follows Builders Capital’s recent announcement of a $500 million transaction in growth capital with InterVest. The firm has notably surpassed $10 billion in originated loans nationwide as of 2024, demonstrating its robust growth and market penetration.
Builders Capital’s strategic expansion with Casa Lending highlights its commitment to addressing underserved markets in the real estate sector. By focusing on small balance fix and flip and ground up construction, the company is poised to fill a critical gap in real estate financing. This move not only enhances Builders Capital’s service offerings but also significantly strengthens its position in the competitive landscape of private lending.
For more information about the new division, Casa Lending, visit www.casalending.com.
