A hybrid of debt and equity financing that sits between the first mortgage and the borrower's equity in the capital stack. Mezzanine lenders charge higher rates (typically 10-20%) because they are repaid after the first mortgage in a default. Common in commercial real estate and development projects where borrowers need to bridge the gap between their first mortgage and available equity.
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