Advantages of PACE Equity Finance Funding
Execution Platform
PACE Equity Finance built a proven vertically-integrated execution platform, refined with over a decade of project experiences. We know the C-PACE programs and deliver a cost-efficient, world-class customer experience.
- Flexible, bespoke capital structures for short- and long-term capital needs
- Upfront structuring and sizing to eliminate execution risk
- Delayed draws to fit your unique construction schedule and reduce your WACC with rates locked for up to 2 years
- Cost-efficient process that minimizes transaction costs improves project economics
- Market-leading rates ensuring your project delivers improved return profiles
- Binding commitments rather than subjective term sheets. Projects aren’t re-traded.
- Direct access to decision makers during the underwriting process.
- Support for lender consent through comprehensive education, data-backed underwriting, and deep transaction experience.
Surety of Execution
We create a customized funding solution that is developed based on the local PACE authority requirements and our own deep industry experience.
Flexible capital Structures
Meet sponsor objectives with creative financing structures that solve complex capital needs.
Cost-efficient transactions
Superior transaction economics resulting from lower all-in execution costs.
Features of Our C-PACE Financing
- Flexible Prepayment: No penalty after five years, with limited penalties starting at three to four years
- Deferred Payments: Up to four years of deferred debt service during construction, lease-up, or stabilization
- Lower-Cost Alternative to Bridge Loans: Long-term, fixed-rate financing at a lower cost, with no pressure to refinance until market conditions allow
Vertically Integrated Transaction Process
Our platform includes in-house expertise for structuring, engineering, servicing, and execution.
IN-HOUSE ENGINEERS
DELIVER CERTAINTY
- Proprietary energy study to define eligible savings and therefore directly set C-PACE proceeds and amortization
SEAMLESS EXECUTION
- Simplified coordination for sponsors, brokers, and lenders across the transaction
EXPERTISE WITH LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
- There are 80 different PACE jurisdictions, and we ensure local program requirements are met, the correct paperwork is submitted, and approvals are as expeditious as possible
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Leading the Industry
PACE Equity Finance is the pioneer in C-PACE funding. Our team has worked on hundreds of C-PACE projects and can professionally execute your next transaction.
Industry Firsts:
- FIRST C-PACE development projects for asset classes: office, hospitality, retail, multifamily
- FIRST C-PACE projects to incorporate: Historic Tax Credits, New Markets Tax Credits, Opportunity Zone Funds, TIF, Brownfields
- FIRST C-PACE recapitalization
- FIRST C-PACE new construction
- FIRST to offer lower rates for higher efficiency buildings
- FIRST C-PACE projects used as the basis for a public debt offering to retail investors
