Aries Capital, LLC

Aries Capital is a national full service mortgage banking firm that provides direct mezzanine and bridge financing through its affiliate Aries Real Estate Fund (AREF). Aries Capital also provides mezzanine, bridge, and permanent financing through direct correspondent relationships with several investment firms. Aries has funded over $2 billion in commercial, multi-family, and hotel loans since 1991. The company and its affiliates, AREF, HI Group, and Urban Development Fund, maintain offices in Chicago, Denver, Houston, New York, and Phoenix. Through its structured finance capabilities, Aries is able to provide multiple financing options from its own fund, mutual funds, and institutional investors, as well as credit unions and local, regional, and national banks.