Beverly Hills-based real estate advisory firm Max Benjamin Partners Inc. has strategically acquired StackSource, a brokerage platform, in a move designed to significantly expand its capabilities and market reach. This acquisition underscores Max Benjamin Partners‘ commitment to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge services to its clientele in the commercial real estate sector.
The acquisition of StackSource provides Max Benjamin Partners with immediate access to an extensive capital markets database, a valuable asset that will strengthen the firm’s ability to connect with a wider network of national capital providers. These providers include regional banks and debt funds, enhancing Max Benjamin Partners‘ capacity to structure deals effectively for real estate developers and investors. By integrating StackSource’s platform, Max Benjamin Partners is poised to bolster its already robust relationships within the financial ecosystem.
Max Benjamin Partners has built a strong reputation as a boutique firm specializing in intricate deal structuring for real estate projects. Their core expertise lies in efficiently matching borrowers with suitable lenders, conducting thorough vetting of investment opportunities, and meticulously reviewing investment strategies and risk-management frameworks. The firm boasts a successful track record, having been involved in over 250 transactions, facilitating more than $3 billion in debt and equity placements. This includes significant financing exceeding $350 million for build-to-rent, build-to-sale, and multi-family residential construction projects, demonstrating their deep sector knowledge.
Recent notable deals highlight Max Benjamin Partners‘ industry impact. They played a crucial role in assisting STG Capital Partners, based in Irvine, in securing a substantial $97 million loan for a build-for-rent project in Paso Robles. Additionally, Max Benjamin Partners facilitated financing for Hybridge Capital Management LLC, located in Beverly Hills, for their acquisition of a resort property in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, further illustrating their deal-making prowess across diverse real estate asset classes.
StackSource, headquartered in New York, operates a sophisticated real estate loan program that connects investors and developers with diverse financing options, including banks, insurance companies, and private lenders. Managing Partner Max Mellman spearheaded the acquisition for Max Benjamin Partners. While the deal’s financial details remain undisclosed, it is confirmed that StackSource’s team will integrate into Max Benjamin Partners, bringing their technological expertise and network.
Max Mellman emphasized the strategic rationale behind the acquisition, stating the firm’s dedication to leveraging this new asset to empower its brokers and enhance client service. “StackSource has demonstrated robust financial performance over recent years, and with MBP’s support the platform is well positioned to realize its full potential,” Mellman stated. “MBP’s vision is to propel StackSource to become the next breakthrough technology in commercial real estate, offering unprecedented resources for borrowers, lenders, and brokers alike.” This acquisition signals Max Benjamin Partners‘ forward-thinking approach and its commitment to leveraging technology to lead in the competitive real estate advisory landscape.
