T-Max Lending LLC, a prominent private direct lender within the real estate sector, is delighted to announce the successful closure of a $22 million loan agreement intended to finance a significant multifamily development project in Titusville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) (“CPS” or the “Company”) today announced that on December 16, 2024, it amended its two-year revolving credit agreement with Citibank, N.A to increase the capacity of the facility. The amendment also applies to the subordinate third party lender, which was announced last month. The amendment increases the capacity of this facility from $225 million to $335 million.

Great Plains Communications (GPC), a leading Midwestern telecommunications provider, announced today the successful closing of $500 million in financing to refinance debt and fund future capital expenditures and expansion.

The Container Store — once the premier hub for all things storage and organization — filed for bankruptcy amid mounting debt. The 46-year-old retail chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Sunday in a Texas district court. It comes just days after Big Lots and Party City announced they will be closing down for good in response to their own financial struggles.

ATC Managers is pleased to announce the successful closure of a $37 million acquisition loan for a multifamily portfolio located in Queens, New York, just 15–20 minutes from Manhattan by subway.

NXT Capital announced today that it closed a senior credit facility in support of Broad Sky Partners’ acquisition of Frontline Managed Services. NXT Capital acted as Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent on this transaction.

Sallyport Commercial Finance is delighted to announce a $2M funding solution for a cutting-edge manufacturing and technology company utilizing AI to provide a frictionless sales environment. The funding package includes $2M in combined Accounts Receivable Finance and Purchase Order Finance.

Audax Private Debt announced that, as Joint Lead Arranger, it provided a unitranche credit facility to support Broad Sky Partners’ investment in Frontline Managed Services (“Frontline” or the “Company”), a provider of white glove Managed IT Services and Revenue Cycle Management solutions to over 800 law firms, including over 50% of the AM Law 200, in addition to hundreds of mid-sized legal firms.

KKR, a leading global investment firm, today released its 2025 Global Macro Outlook by Henry McVey, CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation (GMAA).

Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (NYSE American: REPX) ("Riley Permian" or the "Company") today announced that it recently completed an amendment to its senior secured revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility").

CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that Mike Barber, Office Managing Partner – Dallas, has been named to D CEO’s Dallas 500 list.

The Commercial Finance division of Pathward®, N.A., announces the closing of a $20 million asset-based revolving loan supported by accounts receivable and inventory and a $1.6 million term loan to Michigan-based company manufacturing lifestyle goods in the recreational pool and indoor/outdoor furniture segments.

The Commercial Finance division of Pathward®, N.A., today announced a $15 million asset-based revolving line of credit to a transportation parts distributor headquartered in Virginia. The company needed a lender that could provide an increase in liquidity and stability, as they continue to grow.

Briar Capital Real Estate Fund (www.BriarCapital.com) is pleased to announce the closing of a new $10.8MM commercial real estate loan to a 30+ year old industrial tool supplier in Georgia.

Siena Lending Group LLC ("Siena") and Great Rock Capital ("Great Rock") closed a $130MM Senior Credit Facility for SkyWater Technology, a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer and a DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Supplier.

Eversheds Sutherland that they have elected 10 individuals to partner and promoted 10 individuals to counsel effective January 1, 2025, including Tax Partners and Counsel.

BHI, the U.S Branch of Bank Hapoalim, B.M. and a full-service commercial bank, has appointed Dana Zeller as Chief Operating Officer. Zeller will report directly to CEO, Gil Karni, and join the BHI Senior Management Team.

NXT Capital announced today that it closed a senior credit facility in support of Broad Sky Partners’ acquisition of Frontline Managed Services. NXT Capital acted as Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent on this transaction.

Global consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, reveals the "Lending Climate in America" survey results from Phoenix Management, a part of J.S. Held. The fourth quarter survey results highlight concern regarding the impact of the presidential election and the timing and magnitude of future Federal Reserve interest rate reductions.

tar Mountain Capital, LLC ("Star Mountain"), a specialized investment manager with over $4.0 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 11/30/2024) focused on generating defensive and premium yield and total returns from the less efficient and resource-intensive market of U.S. private small and medium-sized businesses (the “lower middle-market”), is pleased to announce that C. Shawn Bookin has joined as Senior Advisor.