At Participant Loans we pride ourselves on being upfront and transparent. We value our clients and know who keeps us in business. We understand the value of a quick “No” instead of wasting precious time. Given our broad and extensive market knowledge we know what can get done and where to go for challenging transactions. We utilize our vast network of lenders and AI tools to find capital sources where others cant. We look forward to working with you.
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OUR HISTORY
Participant Loans was launched after more than twenty years of experience in the commercial real estate finance industry. The firm’s background spans banking, life insurance company lending, mortgage brokerage, and developer‑side capital sourcing—providing a rare, 360‑degree understanding of how capital is evaluated, structured, and ultimately closed.
This multi‑angle perspective forms the foundation of the firm’s ability to navigate lender expectations, anticipate developer needs, and guide transactions from initial concept to final execution.
As the commercial real estate finance landscape evolves with the rapid advancement of AI, Participant Loans was created to blend long‑standing industry relationships with modern technology.
Explore The Difference with Artificial Intelligence
7000+ lender database including banks, credit unions, debt funds, life insurance companies, agency lenders, CMBS, and private lenders
AI‑driven tools that streamline underwriting, accelerate communication, and deliver faster, clearer feedback
Ability to execute quickly
$5B+ in career financings including $1.2B since 2020
Extensive experience structuring and mitigating commercial real estate risk.
20 years of commercial real estate finance experience
7,000+
Lender Relationships
PARTICIPANT LOANS
1.2B+
Originations since 2001
16M
Square Feet Financed
250+
Closed Transactions
Devin Jolley
Principal
Devin brings 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate finance industry. His extensive background in risk management, commercial underwriting, portfolio management, real estate appraising, loan resolution strategies and loan financing make him a valuable team member. Over the course of his career Devin has financed over $5 Billion in real estate transactions with a wide array on lenders including Banks, Credit Unions, Life Insurance Companies, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CBMS), Debt Funds, Hard Money and Agency lenders (Fannie, Freddie, FHA/HUD). These financings were arranged on a variety of property types including: multi-family, office, retail, industrial, self-storage, hotels, marinas/dry stacks, senior housing and charter schools.
