Peachtree Logs $2.2B in 2026 Credit Activity

Peachtree Group completed approximately $2.2 billion in private credit activity year-to-date in 2026, according to reporting by Asian Hospitality [1]. The Atlanta-based investment firm originated roughly $1.1 billion in dedicated hotel loans, supported by an expansion into government-enabled lending options including SBA 7(a), C-PACE, and USDA Business & Industry programs [1].

How did Peachtree structure its $2.2 billion credit volume?

Peachtree allocated its $2.2 billion private credit program across institutional debt, commercial clean energy capital, and government-guaranteed financing [1]. As Asian Hospitality reported, approximately $524 million of that total was originated through Small Business Administration 7(a) and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs [1]. The remaining volume accounted for institutional debt, including individual loans that exceeded $100 million [1].

Executive leadership identified changing borrower demand across commercial real estate as a primary driver of the deployment [1]. Greg Friedman, Peachtree’s managing principal and CEO, stated that capital is not always accessible via standard banks [1]. The firm tailored packages mixing institutional debt with alternative structures [1]. In August, Peachtree also widened its equity footprint by adding two Delaware Statutory Trust acquisitions to support 1031 exchange investors, lifting total DST offerings to roughly $525 million [1].

What types of hotel loans made up the $1.1 billion hospitality volume?

Peachtree originated roughly $1.1 billion strictly in hotel loans during 2026, encompassing deals from micro-ticket financing to large institutional packages [1]. As reported by Asian Hospitality, individual transactions ranged from sub-$1 million SBA 7(a) loans up to institutional debts surpassing $100 million [1]. The company used its broad mandates to finance independent properties, branded hotels, and conversion projects [1].

Why did Peachtree introduce SBA 7(a) lending in 2026?

Peachtree integrated SBA 7(a) lending into its platform in 2026 specifically to support smaller acquisitions and boutique operators [1]. According to Asian Hospitality, the business completed 15 total SBA 7(a) loans worth about $28 million [1]. Of that volume, 10 loans representing roughly $21 million went to hotels located across seven different states [1].

Brent LeBlanc, executive vice president of business development at Peachtree, told Asian Hospitality that an extensive portion of hotel owners requires capital options outside conventional banking routes [1]. The SBA program enables first-time hoteliers buying single properties to access funding alongside mid-sized owners completing portfolio expansions [1]. The group originates these loans through First Western SBLC [1].

How are operators combining C-PACE and USDA programs?

Peachtree structures hybrid deals by layering state-level C-PACE loans directly with U.S. Department of Agriculture Business & Industry guaranteed debt [1]. Jared Schlosser, head of originations and C-PACE at Peachtree, explained to Asian Hospitality that combining these programs enables the lender to resolve distinct property obligations in a single closing [1].

USDA B&I loans apply to qualifying real estate deals and commercial enterprises in rural markets [1]. When matched with C-PACE energy-efficiency financing, hoteliers can address construction or renovation costs while preserving cash flow [1]. Atlanta-based Peachtree is directed by CEO Greg Friedman, Principal and CFO Jatin Desai, and Principal Mitul Patel, overseeing debt, development, equity, and asset management functions [1].