Institutional Merchant Banking in
Distressed Commercial Real Estate
18–25% Target IRR · $50–75M Merchant Capital Fund · AI-Powered Disposition in 35 Days
The Mandate
Three complementary strategies for risk-adjusted returns in distressed CRE
Capital Deployment
Acquiring distressed NPL portfolios and performing whole loans at 65–75 cents on the dollar. Targeting 18%+ IRR on a $120M deployment plan by Year 5. Powered by 50+ active banking relationships.
Bridge Lending
Originating commercial real estate bridge loans at 8–10% rates, max 70% LTV, 12–24 month terms. Serving borrowers who need speed and certainty that traditional lenders cannot deliver. Active in Florida, Georgia, and expanding nationally.
NPL Acquisition
Purchasing non-performing loan pools directly from community and regional banks, GSEs, and servicers. Sub-servicer designated. OCC-compliant true-sale structures. FHFA loss mitigation waterfall adherent.
Powered by REOMind.ai — The AI Engine Behind Every Deal
Industry Standard
Traditional REO Disposition
Linton Global Capital
35 DaysAI-Powered Disposition
$122.4M Annual Savings Opportunity Through AI Automation
Market Analyst Agent
Real-time market condition monitoring for every collateral property
Valuation Expert Agent
Automated BPO/AVM on full loan tapes in minutes, not weeks
Compliance Monitor Agent
OCC-compliant documentation and FHFA waterfall adherence
Investor Matcher Agent
Routes REO conversions to 15,000+ qualified investors automatically
Risk Assessor Agent
Pool-level risk scoring: flood zone, title, environmental, foreclosure timeline
The Market Is Ready. The Capital Is Not.
$957B
In CRE loans that matured in 2025 — borrowers need bridge capital now
14.5–15%
Projected CRE distress rate by end of 2026 — the highest in a decade
31%
Of private real estate LP capital in 2025 went to debt strategies — up from 19% in 2023
Traditional banks reduced CRE lending by 24% between 2023 and 2024. Alternative lenders grew origination volume by 34% in the same period. Linton Global Capital is positioned at the intersection of this institutional capital rotation.
Leadership & Corporate Structure
Michael R. Linton
Founder, Chairman & CEO
39+ years of commercial real estate expertise spanning property valuation, market analysis, zoning law, and investment strategy across the Florida and Chicago markets. Tampa, Florida.
VP of Finance
Capital Raising Engine
Former wirehouse investment professional with Series 7/63/24 credentials and proven institutional investor network. Responsible for LP relationship management, fund administration, and capital pipeline development.
Corporate Structure
Investor Resources
Quarterly Investor Reports
Quarterly portfolio performance reports are available to invested LPs via the secure investor dashboard. Reporting powered by REOMind.ai.
Important Disclosures
Linton Global Capital, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company. Securities offered under this program are offered only to accredited investors pursuant to Regulation D, Rule 506(d) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This page does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any offering will be made only pursuant to a Private Placement Memorandum. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing in private securities involves significant risk, including the risk of total loss of investment. For full regulatory disclosures, visit lintonglobal.com/compliance.
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