Who We Are

CLI Capital is a privately owned real estate investment trust.  Since our founding in 1959, we have remained dedicated to a legacy of positively impacting communities in which we do business.

 

Our business model is simple - we strive to deliver attractive returns to our shareholders and innovative, flexible financing solutions to our clients by executing a value driven, common sense approach to lending. 

CLI Capital Specialty Lending

What We Do

CLI is uniquely positioned as a private specialty lender to provide our clients with access to a well capitalized financial partner.  We offer customized real estate financing structures that support the growth and individual needs of each of our borrowers.


Private speicalty lender that provides clients with access to a well capitalized finacial partner.

Our Impact

Since 2011, CLI has provided more than $2.7B in real estate capital specifically for the education industry.  In addition, CLI also provides specialty real estate financing structures for commercial borrowers in healthcare and other sectors that complement our investment focus.  Our geographic experience spans 23 states and specialty real estate assets comprise 100% of our loan portfolio. 

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Our Clients 

CLI has cultivated excellent relationships with many of the nation's largest and most reputable education networks, management companies, investment bankers, and financial advisors, which have all shown tremendous dedication to furthering the growth of their respective industries.

Core Values 

Our Staff and Board Members are committed to managing the Trust in a manner that reflects Christian principles, honesty and integrity.  We take pride in standing by our word, our flexibility, and our ability to execute in a timely and efficient manner.

Mission Statement

CLI Capital is a private Real Estate Investment Trust engaged in commercial mortgage lending and related investments.  The Trust's mission is to provide its clients with innovative financing solutions while delivering excellent risk-adjusted returns to its shareholders.

Commitment

CLI Capital is committed to supporting great schools and schools of choice.  We continue to be a leading finance partner for educational facilities on a nationwide basis.

CLI Capital

Since 1959, CLI Capital has been focused on specialty real estate lending.  As a direct lender, we pride ourselves on providing unique common sense credit structures in a quickly executed and responsive manner.  

Our expertise includes bridge lending, interim construction, and providing semi permanent loans.  To discuss a potential transaction with our team please contact us at (806) 358-3667.