Land Acquisition
Bridge lending solutions help developers secure undeveloped land quickly while positioning the site for future construction financing, entitlement progress, development planning, or longer-term ownership strategy.
Stirling Capital Group helps developers, investors, and business owners secure commercial construction and permanent loans tailored to complex project timelines. From land acquisition and ground-up construction to stabilization and long-term refinance, our consultative approach connects qualified borrowers with flexible private lending sources designed to support execution, preserve liquidity, and move opportunities forward.

Customized construction, development, and permanent financing solutions for complex commercial real estate projects.
Bridge lending solutions help developers secure undeveloped land quickly while positioning the site for future construction financing, entitlement progress, development planning, or longer-term ownership strategy.
Flexible construction financing supports owner-occupied facilities, multifamily developments, hospitality projects, and income-producing properties, with structures available for projects from $5 million to $500 million and beyond.
Mezzanine financing can provide additional capital flexibility within the project capital stack, helping sophisticated borrowers bridge funding gaps between senior debt, sponsor equity, and total project cost.
Equity capital solutions may include joint venture equity, preferred equity, or added project capital through relationships with institutional and private equity groups seeking qualified development opportunities.
Permanent and stabilization financing helps completed projects transition from construction debt into long-term refinance solutions designed around occupancy, cash flow, asset value, and ownership objectives.
Commercial real estate financing options include conventional, bridge, SBA, CMBS, value-add, and tenant improvement financing for acquisition, refinancing, repositioning, and owner-occupied property needs.

We begin with a focused review of the project scope, borrower objectives, site status, budget, capital needs, and intended exit. This helps determine whether construction debt, bridge financing, mezzanine capital, equity, or permanent financing is most appropriate.
A consultative commercial finance partner built for complex capital needs.
Access over sixty private lending sources across commercial, construction, development, and specialty finance categories.
We pre-qualify and pre-underwrite opportunities to improve lender alignment before formal submission.
Debt, mezzanine, and equity options help shape capital stacks for complex commercial projects.
Consultative guidance helps borrowers move quickly when acquisition or development timelines are competitive.
Strategic commercial finance guidance led by Robert Gittings.

Managing Partner
Robert Gittings serves as Managing Partner at Stirling Capital Group, a Columbus, Ohio-based commercial finance consultancy serving entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors across the continental United States, major Canadian cities, and Puerto Rico. With access to over sixty private lending sources, Robert leads the firm's consultative approach to identifying and originating customized capital solutions for clients who need flexible alternatives to traditional bank financing. He oversees the pre-qualification, pre-underwriting, and loan origination process, leveraging deep relationships with institutional lenders, private equity groups, and specialty finance sources. Robert is committed to delivering timely, tailored funding solutions that help clients seize competitive acquisition opportunities and drive business growth. His industry-agnostic network and dedication to total client satisfaction make him a trusted strategic partner for businesses at every stage.
Commercial construction loans provide capital during development, typically funding land acquisition, hard costs, soft costs, renovations, or ground-up construction through draws tied to project milestones. Permanent loans are longer-term financing solutions used after completion or stabilization to refinance construction debt, support ownership, and align repayment with property cash flow.
Get clear guidance before choosing a construction loan path.
Access to more than sixty lending sources.
Authorized to pre-qualify and originate loans.
Debt and equity capital access available.
Tell us about your project, timeline, capital stack, and financing goals. Our team will review the opportunity and explain potential construction, bridge, equity, or permanent loan pathways.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 614-470-4716. You can also send us a quick email at info@stirlingcg.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 614-470-4716. You can also send us a quick email at info@stirlingcg.com.