ORIX USA to Expand Multifamily Banking Business with Acquisition of Hunt Real Estate Capital

ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA), the U.S. and Latin America business hub for Tokyo-based ORIX Corporation (ORIX), announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hunt Real Estate Capital, LLC, a subsidiary of Hunt Companies, Inc. The acquisition combines the financial strength of ORIX USA and the complementary product offerings of ORIX Real Estate Capital brands, Lancaster Pollard and Red Capital Group, with Hunt Real Estate Capital’s strong presence in the multifamily industry.

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James P. Flynn

“The Hunt Real Estate Capital acquisition represents the culmination of our efforts to create a top-tier national commercial real estate lender, one with the capital, skillset and product range to more flexibly address the needs of commercial real estate investors and developers than traditional bank lenders,” said Terry Suzuki, ORIX USA President and CEO. “Hunt Real Estate Capital’s portfolio of products and its geographic footprint perfectly complement those of ORIX Real Estate Capital brands, Lancaster Pollard and Red Capital Group. Hunt Real Estate Capital’s leadership team combined with our existing teams provides the expertise required to forge these three groups into a single and cohesive full-service entity.”

New York-based Hunt Real Estate Capital has earned a reputation for providing tailored financing solutions to multifamily investors across the country through its nationwide network of 25 offices. The commercial real estate lender offers the full range of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA financing, as well as proprietary bridge, term, and subordinated products.

Upon closing, 15-year industry veteran James P. Flynn, Hunt Real Estate Capital’s President and Chief Investment Officer, will be the CEO of the combined entity. “I am very excited about joining forces with the talented teams at Lancaster Pollard and Red Capital,” Flynn said. “While we each bring unique strengths and competencies to the table, we share a commitment to service and dedication to the long-term interests of our clients.”

The new company will benefit from the extensive resources that ORIX USA brings to the transaction. A subsidiary of ORIX Corporation, the Japanese-based financial services giant, ORIX USA provides a wide range of innovative capital solutions for clients in the corporate, real estate, and municipal finance sectors. ORIX Corporation assets exceed $100 billion, and it has approximately $400 billion of assets under management.