West Hartford, Connecticut, October 6, 2025
News Summary
New Silver, a Connecticut‑based fintech lender, reported closing more than $300 million in development loans across 40 states and introduced a small‑balance commercial real‑estate loan product aimed at experienced investors. The new program targets multifamily, mixed‑use, retail and industrial assets with short‑term, fast‑approval financing intended to fill common funding gaps for renovation, stabilization and small developments. With roughly 30 employees and a technology‑driven approach, the firm emphasizes speed, flexibility and customer support across the loan lifecycle. The product aims to broaden the company’s reach into commercial lending and help local builders and developers move projects forward more quickly.
New Silver launches small‑balance commercial lending program after reporting more than $300 million in development loans
Key takeaways: New commercial loan product for seasoned investors, nationwide reach, and a rapid growth milestone reported in a Sept. 15, 2025 company release.
A Connecticut‑based lending platform has announced a new small‑balance commercial real estate loan program aimed at experienced investors and said it has closed more than $300 million in development loans across 40 states. The firm also reported a rapid revenue expansion that placed it on a national list of fastest‑growing companies, citing 335% revenue growth.
What was announced
The announcement on Sept. 15, 2025 described a new small‑balance commercial real estate product intended for short‑term financing of multifamily, mixed‑use, retail and industrial properties. The product was presented as designed for speed, flexibility and competitive terms, and is positioned to expand the lender’s service beyond residential lending into broader commercial investment activity nationwide.
Program details and target market
The new program targets seasoned real estate investors who need relatively small commercial loans. The offering covers multiple asset classes—multifamily, mixed‑use, retail and industrial—and is framed as a short‑term financing option that seeks to deliver fast approvals and execution certainty through data and technology while maintaining hands‑on customer support.
Scale and footprint
The lender reported having closed more than $300M in development loans across 40 states. The organization is headquartered at 28 North Main St., West Hartford, Connecticut, and listed its workforce at roughly 30 employees. The company’s communications also state a broader, self‑described global presence.
Growth signal
The company cited placement on a national fast‑growth list, supported by a published figure of 335% revenue growth. That ranking was included in the same company release that introduced the small‑balance commercial program.
How the lender positions the new product
Company material framed small‑balance commercial real estate as an underserved market where many projects require flexible capital not always available through conventional channels. The product is described as intended to give investors fast, convenient, and flexible capital to pursue rehabilitation, redevelopment or acquisition projects that might otherwise struggle to secure small commercial loans.
Operational approach
The firm said it uses data and technology to speed approvals and increase certainty of execution, while also emphasizing high‑touch customer service. Public material from the company stressed speed and careful underwriting as operational priorities.
Public contact and timing
The announcement was released on Sept. 15, 2025. A content and PR contact email was shared in the release for media or investor follow‑up.
Industry context
The commercial lending announcement arrives amid broader changes in how mortgage and real estate finance firms operate. One regional mortgage lender’s prior move to a fully paperless process before the COVID‑19 period enabled rapid remote operations and continuity during the pandemic, illustrating how digital workflows can affect resiliency and speed. That mortgage firm has about 100 employees, multiple office locations, and a history of internal promotions and flexible scheduling that it says supports staff retention.
Separately, online home‑buying platforms have continued to add financing and touring services that integrate mortgage information, affordability tools and scheduling for property tours. Those platform pilots and tools aim to simplify steps such as pre‑approval and touring, reflecting an industry trend toward packaging financing and search tools to shorten time‑to‑decision for buyers and investors.
Why it matters
Small‑balance commercial loans are frequently cited as a gap between residential financing and larger institutional commercial loans. Lenders that streamline underwriting and offer short‑term capital for smaller commercial projects can enable renovations, conversions and neighborhood‑scale investments that may support local revitalization. The newly announced program is one example of a lender moving to serve that niche while highlighting rapid revenue growth and a technology‑forward approach to approvals.
FAQ
What is the new small‑balance commercial loan program?
It is a short‑term commercial lending product aimed at experienced investors for multifamily, mixed‑use, retail and industrial properties with a focus on speed, flexibility and competitive terms.
Who can apply?
The program targets seasoned real estate investors seeking small‑balance commercial financing. Specific eligibility, loan sizes and underwriting criteria are determined by the lender.
Where is the product available?
The lender stated the program is intended to serve commercial properties nationwide, building on a footprint that includes development loan activity in 40 states.
How large is the lender’s recent lending volume?
The company reported more than $300 million closed in real estate development loans across 40 states and cited rapid revenue growth on a national fastest‑growing list.
How can someone get more information?
The lender provided a content and PR contact in its Sept. 15, 2025 release. Interested parties should contact the firm directly for full program terms and application instructions.
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Key features at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program type | Small‑balance commercial real estate loans (short‑term) |
| Target borrowers | Seasoned real estate investors |
| Asset classes | Multifamily, mixed‑use, retail, industrial |
| Geographic reach | Nationwide; lender reported development loans across 40 states |
| Recent lending volume | More than $300 million in development loans |
| Workforce | Approximately 30 employees (company disclosure) |
| Company base | Headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut |
| Public timing | Announcement dated Sept. 15, 2025 |
| Growth metric | Reported placement on a fastest‑growing list with 335% revenue growth |
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Additional Resources
- Hartford Business: West Hartford fintech New Silver pivots from software startup to fast‑growing real‑estate lender
- Wikipedia: Real estate finance
- GlobeNewswire: New Silver Introduces Commercial Real Estate Loan Program
- Google Search: New Silver commercial real estate loan program
- GlobeNewswire (Download): New Silver resource/filing (PDF)
- Google Scholar: New Silver development loans
- Hartford Courant: Top Workplaces — First World Mortgage (local lender profile)
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mortgage
- Zillow: Expands integrated home‑buying experience to additional markets
- Google News: Zillow integrated home buying experience
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