A lending platform
built by developers,
for developers.

S3 Capital is a vertically integrated, specialist real estate credit manager focused on construction and bridge lending to housing-oriented commercial developers nationwide.

New York, NY
EST. 2013

$10.5B+

Originated

975+

Loans Closed

$5.7B

Current Firm AUM¹

$5.1B

Repaid Loan Value²

Firm information as of August 31, 2026. Origination volume and loans closed are measured since S3's inception in 2013.
¹ Current Firm AUM represents the aggregate of active whole loan commitments.
² Repaid Loan Value represents the aggregate principal commitment amount of loans repaid in full since inception.

For Investors

Private real estate credit with specialized expertise.

  • Recorded first-lien positions
  • In-house construction management
  • Focus on current income
  • Disciplined, collateral-focused underwriting
138 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx — S3 Capital financed development
For Borrowers

Streamlined funding, reliable execution.

  • Loan products for builders at any stage of construction
  • In-house servicing designed to provide a direct and efficient borrower experience
  • Funding housing-oriented commercial developments
  • Efficient, flexible funding supported by dedicated capital
1755 John F. Kennedy Causeway, North Bay Village — waterfront development
Vertically Integrated

Every service conducted in-house.

Origination

Sourcing, structuring, and relationship building.

Underwriting

An equity lens applied to every credit decision.

Legal

Captive law firm streamlines closings and servicing.

Construction

Oversight from licensed architects and engineers.

Asset Management

Proactive monitoring from close through payoff.

What Sets S3 Apart

Lenders who think like developers.

S3 Capital in-house construction team on site

Development Background

S3's principals developed over $1 billion worth of projects before lending a dollar. Their real estate equity experience informs the firm's approach to credit.
Site inspection before funding

In-House Construction Team

Construction draws are managed by an experienced in-house team. This approach provides direct oversight throughout the life of the loan and is designed to support efficient draw administration.
Completed multifamily development

Relationship-First Approach

S3 prioritizes long-term relationships and repeat business, taking a collaborative approach that helps borrowers navigate challenges and bring projects to successful completion.