Data-Driven Special Servicing, ​
Commercial Lending,​
and Fund Management

Foundation is a unique specialty finance company with a focus on tech-enabled solutions and proprietary platforms tailored for real estate investment and distressed asset markets. The company has developed the real estate industry's first fully integrated, market-leading ecosystem designed and purpose-built for special servicing, loan origination, and fund management.
The Foundation Formula

We operate three business verticals: the direct origination and third-party aggregation of Residential Transition Loans (1-4 unit) and small balance commercial loans; the provision of specialized asset management services to these same sectors; and the management of internal and third-party investment funds. Our goal is to provide attractive returns to investors, shareholders, and partners via a growing base of operating income coupled with capital appreciation from our investment activities and a commitment to technological innovation that facilitates risk-minded scale.

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Our Team

Employee-owned Foundation is staffed by over 25 experienced professionals in mortgage, asset management, and real estate finance, with 125+ years of collective experience and $6 billion raised in financing.

Our Approach

Our unique business model targets investors, lenders, and borrowers, optimizing returns and minimizing risks through a bottom-up, asset-level approach to property opportunities.

Alignment of Interest

We customize fund structures and fees to align with client strategies and objectives, ensuring clear governance, a focused vision, and performance-driven compensation. 

Clear Communication

Regular, transparent communication channels keep all parties updated on fund and asset performance, market insights, and value-creation initiatives.

Governance and Alignment

Effective mechanisms ensure consistent perspectives on investment processes, decision-making, and risk management, reinforced by diverse leadership and shared vision.

Solution-Driven Approach

We proactively anticipate and address industry challenges, staying prepared to navigate uncertainties and complexities in the commercial real estate landscape.

Value Creation and Exit

Our singular focus identifies and pursues optimal exit scenarios for assets or portfolios, maximizing returns and ensuring successful outcomes for investors.

Culture and Trust

We foster trust-based relationships and promote learning, innovation, and diversity through various practices, cultivating a collaborative and inclusive environment.

125
Senior Management Collective Experience (Years)
25
% hist. net IRR
Maximized investor value through disciplined strategies, consistently delivering strong net returns
20000
Real estate units purchased & managed over the last ten years

Our Unique Value Proposition

Market Insights
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Secured and Funded - A Foundation Fix & Flip Success!

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Foundation is the first lender to offer me real value beyond their capital by bringing me pre-foreclosure and pre-listing REO properties to acquire.
Joe F.
Florida
Great job Foundation team! I have worked with at least a dozen lenders this year, have closed 42 loans personally, and this is hands down the most flawless execution of them all! If this were a movie, I'd give it 100% on rotten tomatoes. Thank you!
Joel T.
California
I had the pleasure of working with the Foundation team on a recent deal, and it was an exceptional experience. What stood out the most was their ability to close the deal swiftly, even with the added complexity of a post-closing appraisal. We were able to go from initial contact to closing in just four days, a remarkable achievement, especially for a brand-new client. Foundation's efficiency, expertise, and dedication to ensuring a smooth process were impressive. I look forward to future collaborations with this talented group.
Kara M.
Virgina
Our Partners
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