Max Benjamin Partners Inc. (MBP), a Beverly Hills-based real estate advisory firm, has significantly broadened its capabilities by acquiring StackSource, a cutting-edge brokerage platform. This strategic move, announced recently, is set to enhance MBP’s access to vital capital market data and strengthen its connections with key national capital providers, including regional banks and debt funds.
This acquisition underscores Max Benjamin Partners’ commitment to providing comprehensive services to real estate developers and investors. As a boutique firm, MBP specializes in structuring complex real estate deals, efficiently connecting borrowers with suitable lenders, meticulously vetting investment opportunities, and refining investment strategies alongside robust risk management frameworks. To date, MBP boasts involvement in over 250 transactions, facilitating more than $3 billion in debt and equity placements. Their impressive portfolio includes over $350 million in financing specifically for build-to-rent, build-to-sale, and multi-family residential construction projects, demonstrating their expertise in navigating diverse real estate financing landscapes.
Recent notable deals facilitated by Max Benjamin Partners include securing a substantial $97 million loan for STG Capital Partners, based in Irvine, for the construction of a build-for-rent community in Paso Robles. Furthermore, MBP played a key role in arranging undisclosed financing for Hybridge Capital Management LLC, located in Beverly Hills, for their acquisition of a resort property in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. These examples highlight MBP’s ability to handle significant and varied real estate transactions across the nation.
StackSource, while headquartered in New York, brings to MBP a powerful real estate loan program. This platform effectively connects investors and developers with a wide array of financing options, ranging from traditional banks and insurance companies to private lenders. The acquisition, spearheaded by MBP Managing Partner Max Mellman, marks a pivotal moment for both firms. While the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, it is confirmed that StackSource’s team will now integrate into the Max Benjamin Partners operation, promising a synergistic blend of expertise and technology.
Max Mellman articulated his firm’s vision for this acquisition, emphasizing its role in bolstering support for their brokers and clients alike. “StackSource has shown impressive financial results in recent years. With MBP’s backing, the platform is perfectly positioned to achieve its maximum potential,” Mellman stated. He further added, “MBP’s ambition is to transform StackSource into the leading technological innovation in commercial real estate. We aim to deliver unparalleled resources for borrowers, lenders, and brokers within the industry.” This acquisition signals a significant step forward for Max Benjamin Partners and StackSource, promising enhanced services and technological advancements in the commercial real estate sector.
