New Opportunities For Layla Capital In South Florida’s Gold Coast
South Florida’s Gold Coast provides opportunities in the private lending industry to expand business capabilities and gain exposure to a new audience.
Layla Capital has moved its headquarters from Manhattan, NY to Boca Raton, FL, as part of its long-term strategy for continued growth. As part of this strategy, the company has also brought on board Maxwell “Max” Deibel as partner.
Maxwell, an industry veteran, specializes in bridge lending and specialty finance matters, will work alongside Layla Capital founder and managing partner Justin Cooper to grow and oversee Layla’s originations and lending platform. “Deibel’s network and track record as both an originator and lender will be powerful assets for the firm, and his commitment to forming true partnerships with the clients and brokers he works with aligns perfectly with our corporate mission,” said Cooper.
Prior to joining Layla, Deibel spent five years at Stabilis Capital Management (“Stabilis”) as managing director where he was responsible for growing and managing the firms’ fund’s bridge lending strategy. And before Stabilis, Deibel served in various sourcing and management roles at Knighthead Funding, a subsidiary of Knighthead Capital Management. Deibel started his career in capital markets at M&T Bank and Sonic Automotive.
As COVID-19 continues to negatively impact business, borrowers need access to capital, Deibel says. “Layla is more than just a lender. They are a strategic debt partner that works with its clients in a transparent manner to help them achieve their real estate strategies.”
“We have closed a number of loans over the past two months,” Copper said. “And we will continue to provide fast and creative capital solutions for those whose financial profiles do not meet the strict requirements set out by traditional banking institutions.”
Founded in 2017, Layla Capital is a direct commercial real estate lender. Their advanced lending platform offers loans up to $15 million specializing in core real estate assets, including single-family investment properties, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, office, and other commercial property types.