What is it?
DirectLenderMatch classifies Commercial Real-Estate Sale-Leaseback under the financing form “Asset sale + lease.” Its typical use in this directory is: Release real-estate capital while retaining occupancy.
How does it work?
The structure is generally evaluated, supported, or secured using the following basis: Operating property sold to investor. Exact underwriting, eligibility, terms, and availability are provider-specific and can change.
What can it be used for?
Release real-estate capital while retaining occupancy.
What backs or supports it?
Operating property sold to investor.
Why does this structure exist?
This structure provides a defined way to address the financing need described above. The provider, transaction, collateral, and underwriting context determine how the structure is implemented in practice.
Important considerations
Confirm current costs, risks, licensing, eligibility, collateral treatment, recourse, tax consequences, and availability directly with the provider and appropriate professional advisers. DirectLenderMatch does not compare rates or recommend products.
Is this actually a loan?
Workbook classification: No. Financing forms such as leases, purchases, shared equity, advances, and guarantees may solve a funding need without being conventional loans.
Verified lenders or providers
Direct sale-leaseback real-estate capital provider
Mesirow Sale-Leaseback Capital
Mesirow Sale-Leaseback Capital is a current net-lease real-estate investment platform acquiring properties in sale-leaseback transactions.
Official evidence page →Last verified: 2026-08-23
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