Hilco Targets Irish Growth And Wider Lending After Establishing First Dublin Office

Barchart·12/08/2025 20:08:19

Caution around lending among the major banks has created the opportunity for more alternative lenders to enter the Irish real estate market, particularly as property developers and landlords look for faster execution, according to Hilco Real Estate Finance Managing Director Stephen Lillis. Hilco Real Estate Finance launched a Dublin office this autumn, representing Hilco Global’s debut in the Irish market, and the company is initially offering both residential and commercial bridge loans, with new lending products promised for 2026. HREF’s offer is based on short-term bridging loans for growth initiatives, acquisitions, development exits and refinancing, with loan sizes ranging from €2M to €100M-plus...