Top 10 best commercial bridge loan lenders in Texas.

Here are ten of the top commercial bridge loan lenders active in Texas—combining national banks, regional specialists, and local experts—now including your company, Commercial Partners of Texas (CPT):

1. Wells Fargo– Coverage in TX: Major presence in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio– Loan Size: $1 M–$50 M+ | Term: 6–24 months– Notes: Nationwide balance sheet; strong branch network across all major Texas metros.

   
   

2. Bank of America– Coverage in TX: Full-service branches statewide– Loan Size: $2 M–$100 M+ | Term: 6–18 months– Notes: Flexible prepayment; interest‑only options; competitive pricing for larger deals.

   
   

3. JPMorgan Chase– Coverage in TX: Key offices in Dallas, Houston, Austin– Loan Size: $5 M–$200 M+ | Term: 6–24 months– Notes: Handles very large, complex financings; robust market expertise.

   
   

4. Commercial Partners of Texas (CPT)– Coverage: Based in Texas, serving all major metros and secondary markets– Loan Size: $250 K–$10 M | Term: 3–12 months (customizable)– Notes: Local market focus; fast turn times (often under 2 weeks); no “listing” hassles—direct cash offers. Call 832.607.1113 george@amerimort.com

   
   

5. First Citizens Bank (formerly CIT)– Coverage in TX: Regional focus with offices in Dallas and Houston– Loan Size: $500 K–$50 M | Term: 6–24 months– Notes: Mid‑market specialty lender; streamlined underwriting.

   
   

6. Arbor Realty Trust– Coverage in TX: Strong multifamily and healthcare lending in Dallas–Fort Worth area– Loan Size: $2 M–$100 M | Term: 6–18 months– Notes: Competitive spreads; focus on stabilized assets in core markets.

   
   

7. Acore Capital– Coverage in TX: Active in Houston, Dallas, Austin– Loan Size: $2 M–$150 M | Term: 6–36 months– Notes: High‑leverage bridge‑to‑agency loans; quick closings.

   
   

8. Trez Capital– Coverage in TX: Works statewide, with strong DFW presence– Loan Size: $1 M–$50 M | Term: 6–24 months– Notes: Value‑add and transitional focus; flexible structures.

   
   

9. Ladder Capital– Coverage in TX: Engaged in major Texas metros– Loan Size: $1 M–$100 M | Term: 6–24 months– Notes: REIT model; floating‑rate facilities; up to 75% LTC.

   
   

10. Stratus Properties– Coverage in TX: Based in Houston, active statewide– Loan Size: $500 K–$25 M | Term: 3–12 months– Notes: Local private lender; very fast approval (often <10 days); tailored workout experience.

    
    

Why These Lenders?

• Local Footprint: All have on-the-ground presence in Texas, ensuring market expertise and quick site visits.

• Speed: Specialty and regional lenders (CPT, Stratus, Trez) often close in 10–30 days; large banks typically require 45–60 days.

• Flexibility: Terms range from vanilla first-lien bridge loans to interest‑only, PIK, and mezzanine structures.

• Deal Size Spectrum: From small deals ($250 K) up to $200 M+ to suit projects of all scale