Greystar holds $500m final close for debt fund

Greystar Real Estate Partners, a global firm that invests, develops and manages high-quality purpose-built rental housing properties, has launched and closed its first Credit Partners fund, Greystar Credit Partners I. The $500 million commercial real estate debt fund will focus on acquiring subordinated and securitized debt issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities (GSEs).

“The formation of Greystar Credit Partners is a logical progression for us. Our principal business is utilizing our global rental housing platform to provide services and invest alongside our partners and clients,” said Bob Faith, founder and CEO of Greystar.

Brett Lashley, managing director at Greystar, will oversee Greystar Credit Partners’ investment activities.

“Our vertically-integrated rental housing platform, together with our intimate knowledge of the origination and underwriting guidelines utilized by the GSEs, positions us well to invest in the most subordinate part of the