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Blueprint Healthcare Expands Capital Markets Capabilities

In a significant development for the healthcare real estate sector, Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has announced the acquisition of an FHA/HUD lending platform from MidCap Financial Services, LLC. This strategic move aims to considerably enhance Blueprint’s Capital Markets capabilities, enabling them to offer comprehensive financing solutions to a diverse array of clients in the seniors housing and skilled nursing sectors.

Founded in 2013, Blueprint has earned its reputation as a leading advisor in healthcare real estate investment sales. The integration of FHA/HUD lending capabilities marks a natural progression for the firm, emphasizing their commitment to providing outstanding advisory services throughout the lifecycle of healthcare assets.

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the need for long-term financing solutions has become paramount. Ben Firestone, CEO of Blueprint, expressed that this acquisition not only allows for greater optionality for clients but also reinforces the firm’s mission to deliver best-in-class advisory support. “This step offers our clients access to long-term, permanent financing solutions,” stated Firestone, highlighting the firm’s intention to streamline financing processes for buyers and aid in refinancing initiatives.

To spearhead this newly formed platform, Blueprint has appointed Tony Marino, a long-time veteran of HUD, as the Senior Managing Director. Marino brings extensive expertise in HUD lending and will lead this initiative alongside Ramona Mitchell, Chief Underwriter, who has a robust background in HUD lending as well. “I’m excited to build a market-leading HUD practice within such a dynamic platform and an incredible team,” remarked Marino, hinting at the ambitious plans Blueprint has laid out.

The acquisition not only brings in Marino and Mitchell but also involves onboarding the existing team from MidCap, including Brian Therkildsen and Yvonne Redd. This seamless transition ensures that Blueprint's borrowers will benefit from immediate access to unmatched execution and expertise in the lending process.

With this bold move, Blueprint Healthcare is setting the stage for a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to the healthcare real estate market. The firm aims for this transition to close around April 1, 2026, pending certain conditions.

As the most active advisory firm in the seniors housing and skilled nursing sectors, Blueprint's expanded services firmly position it as a pivotal partner for healthcare real estate strategies. With a proven transaction volume track record of $17.7 billion, the firm combines extensive market coverage with insightful analytics, ensuring quality results for its clientele.

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