Commercial Real Estate Lending

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Whether you’re building or acquiring, it can get complicated. We have the practical experience to make your deal run smoothly.

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At Meridian we share your passion for economic growth and robust development right here in Greater Philadelphia.

From Fishtown to Doylestown, Queen Village to King of Prussia, our experienced Commercial Real Estate Lending Team has become a leading choice for developers across the region:

You’ll always get quick decisions made locally – right here in Philly
With a comprehensive knowledge of the Greater Philadelphia market based on years of experience on a wide range of projects, both on the lending side and the development side, our team will help you navigate the often complicated landscape of commercial real estate
Your project, your terms: they’ll work with you to create financial solutions tailored specifically to your project

Here are a few of our specialties

Permanent Financing

Multiple tenant investment properties
Residential subdivisions
Student and senior housing
Shopping centers
Retail
Apartments
Industrial and warehouse space
Office buildings
Hotels
Mobile home parks
Assisted-living communities
Self-storage facilities

Fixed-rate construction to mini-perm

Construction Loans

Land Development
Residential Subdivisions
Rehab and flip
Single-lot construction
Conversion
Adaptive re-use

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What Meridian customers have to say:

“He [Clarence] helped us get familiarized with Philadelphia…he was so generous with his time, and gave us the lay of the land. He showed us pieces of the business and how to connect the dots.”

Jenn Patrino

TierView Development

“They are just a good partner for what we do…there is no calling an 800-number and being put on hold. It’s what everybody hopes for out of a community bank.”

Ryan Tobin

Roundstone Development, LLC

“Meridian understands the urban market…they recognize the potential for urban renewal.”

Larry McKnight

Urban Renewal Builders and BMK Homes

“Their commercial real estate people really understand the nuances of the development and construction process—the nuts and bolts. And their willingness to react quickly with decisions comes in handy in minimizing the anxiety when there’s that inevitable hiccup.”

Mark Janiczek

Janiczek Homes

“Meridian took an honest look at our merits and the merits of the deal, and that was the start of what has become a great relationship.”

Philip Balderston

Odin Properties

“All those things that can bog you down as a real estate company, Meridian makes them easy.”

Leo Addimando

Alterra Property Group

“I’ve worked with several other banks, but I always wind up coming back to Meridian because of their ability to get things done.”

Casey Lafferty

Pando Properties