CENTRAL FLORIDA

The 100 largest residential mortgage lenders in Central Florida originated $16 billion in home purchase loans in 2025. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 80 residential mortgage lenders are included in our digital rankings, in addition to the 20 featured in this week's print edition. This week's List continues a shift in our research methodology and philosophy, one that emphasizes more data and context for readers while better coordinating the resources available to us and our 40-plus sister publications under the American City Business Journals flag. This effort identified thousands of new local records — and cumulatively, tens of thousands of new businesses across ACBJ's footprint — last year alone. Information was analyzed by ACBJ from mortgage loan records released through the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HDMA) platform. This analysis only includes loans reported to the HMDA. For more details, read the List's full methodology here. Figures include purchase loans originated in 2025 for residential properties — defined as buildings with four or fewer units — in the Central Florida area. The local area includes Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. Only mortgages used for property purchases are included; refinance, home improvement, cash-out refinancing and other purposes are not included. OBJ could not independently verify information on the List. For information about this and other Orlando Business Journal Lists, please contact Researcher Logan Dragone at ldragone@bizjournals.com

A Sprouts-anchored retail plaza in Melbourne has changed hands for more than $40 million.

A $38 million Compass by Margaritaville hotel has broken ground in Cape Canaveral, bringing 150 rooms and island-inspired dining to Florida's Space Coast.

Zaza Cuban Comfort Food is expanding its Central Florida presence with a new restaurant, investing $900,000 into its first Osceola County location.

If approved, the proposed parking structure would include a helipad and take about two and a half years to complete. The garage could be ready just as the stadium finishes a major renovation project that is already underway.

The Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum in Daytona Beach is undergoing a $145 million expansion that aims to serve all of Florida.

APREA and JSB Capital Group closed on a $202 million construction financing package with Bayview Commercial Mortgage Finance (BCMF) on The Avenue. The funding includes includes $109 million of C-PACE financing and a $93 million traditional construction loan. The milestone kickstarts construction of the mixed-use development near downtown Naples. The Avenue will include for-sale residences ... The post JV Lands $202M Construction Financing for Naples Mixed-Use Venture appeared first on Connect CRE.

Real estate professionals say demand is surging for these specialized properties, with multiple luxury car condo projects eyeing the Orlando market. The developers are already planning additional locations in Central Florida.

A self-storage company is investing nearly $30 million into two new facilities in coastal Central Florida counties as self-storage investment surges.

MDH paid $67.7 million for the Lakeland Commer Center Buildings 100-300 in Lakeland, Florida. The three-building portfolio totals 557,000 square feet of space. Stonemont was the seller. A JLL Capital Markets team representing Stonemont was led by Cody Brais, John Huguenard, Luis Castillo, Taylor Osborne, David Orta Jr. and Mia Gian. Lakeland Commerce Center is ... The post 557K-SF Lakeland Warehouse Facility Trades for $67.7M appeared first on Connect CRE.

Beachwold Residential obtained a $176.6 million construction loan to finance the development of Place at Alafaya Phase I & II. The to-be-built, four-building, four-story, Class A, 484-unit, 1,395-bed student housing property will be located at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida. Affinius Capital originated the loan. The financing was arranged by Mona ... The post Beachwold Closes on $176.6M Financing for 1,395-Bed UCF Student Housing Venture appeared first on Connect CRE.

Extant Aerospace broke ground on a new 376,000-square-foot industrial manufacturing facility in Melbourne. Michael Moss II of Lightle Beckner Robison represented Extant Aerospace securing the building. The Orlando Business Journal reports the new facility is part of the Harbour Logistics Center development, an industrial center with a total of 530,000 square feet of Class-A space ... The post Aerospace Firm Spending $75M on Orlando Plant appeared first on Connect CRE.

WD Capital Group arranged $101 million in construction financing for Visions Orlando Resort & Spa, a 70-acre master-planned luxury resort community in Davenport, Florida. Sponsored by Urban Network Capital Group (UNCG) and Vertical Developments, the project features a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominium residences complemented by an extensive amenity program and neighborhood-serving retail. ... The post Joint Venture Inks $101M Construction Loan for Davenport Mixed-Use Venture appeared first on Connect CRE.

Hedrick Brothers Development secured a $56.5 million construction loan for The Hedrick at Lake Toho, a 366-unit luxury multifamily community planned along Toho Grande Boulevard in Kissimmee.   Located on approximately 21.7 acres, The Hedrick at Lake Toho will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. Initial leasing is expected at the end of ... The post Hedrick Brothers Secures Loan for 366-Unit Kissimmee Rental Community appeared first on Connect CRE.

Avison Young arranged the sale of Maitland 200, a 207,000-square-foot four-story atrium-style class A office building located at 2301 Maitland Center Parkway in the Maitland submarket of Orlando, Florida, for $17.8 million. Brookwood Financial Partners was the seller. Avison Young’s Michael T. Fay, David Duckworth, John K. Crotty, Brian C. de la Fé, Greg Morrison ... The post Brookwood Offloads 207K-SF Orlando Office Building appeared first on Connect CRE.

S3 Capital provided a $101 million construction loan for Visions Orlando Resort & Spa, located just outside of downtown Orlando. The project is being co-developed by Urban Network Capital Group (UNCG) and Vertical Developments.  The resort integrates a mix of luxury single-family homes, townhomes, and condo residences, wellness-focused amenities, retail spaces, and a broad range of recreational experiences.  The ... The post S3 Inks $101M Construction Loan for Orlando Residences appeared first on Connect CRE.

Unity Stone Group appears ready to take over a stalled hotel-condo project in Kissimmee. The Sycamore Orlando Resort property has changed hands a few times after the original developer declared bankruptcy in 2024. There are two incomplete towers on the site at 2961 Sycamore Resort Drive. Now Unity Stone Group is aiming for a fourth-quarter ... The post New Owner to Kickstart Stalled Kissimmee Hotel/Condo Project appeared first on Connect CRE.

Coke Florida has completed an $84 million renovation of an Orlando distribution and bottling center. The 180,000-square-foot facility at 3095 Eunice Ave. was completely gutted and rebuilt to support new state-of-the-art equipment. The Orlando Business Journal reports the upgraded facility includes advanced automated warehouse technology designed to improve efficiency, order accuracy and overall service reliability. Coke Florida ... The post Coke Bottler Completes $84M Orlando Warehouse Upgrade appeared first on Connect CRE.