In today’s conversation, we sit down with Jerry Zevenbergen and TR Hazelrigg, co-founders of Seattle-based Avatar Financial Group LLC. As CEO and President, Jerry and TR, respectively, run an organization focused on bridge lending across the commercial real estate spectrum, and they give us a sense of where the industry is…

Avatar Financial Group LLC (Avatar) creates a Commercial Mortgage Fund with a REIT Structure Avatar Financial Group LLC announced the recent creation of a new commercial mortgage fund with a REIT structure. The minimum investment, via private placement offerings, is $100,000. Firm co-founder and president T.R. Hazelrigg IV said in a statement, “In the…

Commercial Hospitality Loan in Niagara Falls, NY Niagara Falls, NY Avatar Financial Group LLC (Avatar) provided financing to fund a complete refurbishment and repositioning of a 58-room hotel. The $4.7 million loan will allow the sponsor to finish the project just in time for the kickoff of the tourist season. “Avatar…

Impact of COVID-19 on CRE Lending While COVID has impacted the commercial real estate industry in many ways, perhaps none is more profound than in the lending sector. Connect Media recently chatted with T.R. Hazelrigg IV, president and cofounder of nationwide direct lender Avatar Financial Group LLC, to get insights…