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RRA Capital Surpasses $2 Billion in Total Loan Originations

RRA Capital Surpasses $2 Billion in Total Loan Originations

Reuters02-06-2025

PHOENIX, AZ, June 2, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- RRA Capital, opens new tab, a leading commercial real estate debt fund manager, announced today that it has surpassed $2 billion in total loan originations since the firm's inception. The milestone reflects the company's disciplined investment approach, strong borrower relationships, and ability to deploy capital across market cycles.
Founded in 2009, RRA Capital provides flexible, structured bridge financing for transitional commercial real estate nationwide. The firm specializes in value-add and opportunistic scenarios, offering customized debt solutions that support property repositioning, lease-up strategies, and recapitalizations. Its consistent performance has made RRA a trusted capital partner for sponsors navigating complex or time-sensitive transactions.
'$2 billion in the small-balance bridge lending space is like $40 billion in the typical institutional bridge loan space because it's more than 265 loans, which is a lot of successful executions,' said Boots Dunlap, CEO and co-founder of RRA Capital. 'Small loans take the same amount of time as large loans, sometimes more; however, represent an attractive opportunity for increased risk-adjusted returns which is why we've chosen to stay focused on the niche.'
Over the past decade, RRA has originated loans across all major property types and in markets throughout the U.S., adapting its strategy to capitalize on changing economic conditions. The firm's nimble investment structure has enabled it to navigate volatility while delivering risk-adjusted returns to its investors.
'Our ability to reach $2 billion in originations is a direct result of our team's commitment to quality and our confidence in real estate as a dynamic, evolving asset class,' said Marc Grayson, president and co-founder of RRA Capital. 'We're proud to be a reliable partner in a space where reliability matters most.'
RRA continues to actively originate loans of $5 million and up, with a focus on institutional-quality borrowers seeking speed, flexibility, and structuring expertise. The firm's track record of performance, even in periods of market dislocation, reinforces its position as a premier lender in the middle-market bridge lending space.
About RRA Capital
RRA Capital is a leading commercial real estate debt fund manager specializing in structured bridge financing for transitional properties nationwide. Since its founding in 2008, RRA has originated over $2 billion in loans, providing flexible capital solutions to value-add and opportunistic real estate investors.The firm focuses on complex, time-sensitive transactions and offers customized structures that support property repositioning, lease-up strategies, and recapitalizations. With a disciplined investment approach and a proven track record through market cycles, RRA is a trusted partner to borrowers and institutional investors seeking performance, transparency, and alignment.Learn more at www.rracapital.com.
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