Navigating debt financing with Craig Hippern, CEO, Mantella

In today’s unpredictable market, debt financing and capital structuring require a strategic and adaptable approach.

At the recent RealCapital conference, we had the opportunity to sit down with Craig Hippern, President & CEO of Mantella Corporation, to discuss how Mantella is adapting to market challenges and leveraging opportunities to deliver successful outcomes for investors.

Key highlights include:

• Debt financing trends: Lenders are flush with cash but are more selective, focusing on pre-sale levels, deal metrics, and developer reputation.
• Tailored capital structures: Mantella adjusts leverage and equity strategies based on deal types, ensuring risk is mitigated and investor goals are met.
• Evolving equity landscape: With discretionary capital harder to raise, deal-by-deal funding has become the norm, and investors are prioritizing cash-flowing assets and multiple exit strategies.

Craig also emphasizes the importance of flexibility, risk mitigation, and long-term alignment with investors to thrive in a polarized and competitive environment.

📌 Want to dive deeper into these strategies? Watch the full interview with Craig Hippern now!