Leste Group Welcomes Castlelake as Majority Shareholder in Resfin Partners, Owner of Eastview and Lendmarq

Strategic Transaction Marks a Milestone in Leste’s Long-Term Strategy to Build Institutional-Grade Real Estate Lending Platforms

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leste Group (“Leste”), a global alternative investment manager, today announced that it welcomes Castlelake, L.P. (“Castlelake”), a global alternative investment manager specializing in asset-based private credit, as a majority owner of Resfin Partners (“Resfin”), the holding company that owns and operates Eastview, a U.S. mortgage correspondent business, and Lendmarq, an established lender to the U.S. residential investment community. Leste, which acquired and invested in Eastview and Lendmarq in their early stages as part of its real estate debt origination strategy, remains a shareholder of Resfin.

Leste acquired Eastview and Lendmarq in 2020 with a clear mandate: to create best-in-class platforms for flexible financing solutions serving residential real estate entrepreneurs across the U.S. Built on a disciplined, common-sense approach to lending and underwriting, both the Eastview and Lendmarq platforms have scaled significantly since inception.

For Leste, Castlelake’s transaction validates the investment thesis and operational effort that went into the formation of Eastview and Lendmarq from their very early stages. The transaction also underscores Leste’s broader strategy of building and scaling specialized origination businesses that attract world-class institutional capital partners.

“We believe that Castlelake’s decision to deepen its commitment — moving from primary customer to majority shareholder — reflects the institutional quality and growth trajectory that Leste sought to develop in both platforms,” said Stephan de Sabrit, Managing Partner of Leste Group. “As a continued shareholder in Eastview and Lendmarq, Leste remains committed to supporting Resfin’s long-term success and believes both platforms are well-positioned to accelerate their growth in the U.S. residential lending market.”

About Leste Group

Leste Group is a global alternative asset management firm, with $4.2 billion in assets currently under management. Leste provides bespoke investment opportunities with a focus on real estate, asset-based private credit, private equity, and venture capital. Leste invests in and builds specialized origination platforms that create long-term value for institutional partners and investors. For more information, visit www.leste.com or reach out directly to [e-mail].

About Eastview

Eastview is a leading correspondent lending platform providing liquidity to the nation’s private real estate lenders. Eastview acquires loans and delivers white-label funding solutions, with a core focus on Residential Transition Loans, Ground-up Construction Loans, and DSCR Loans. The firm is supported by a dedicated team of experienced credit managers, capital markets professionals, transaction managers and underwriters committed to disciplined execution and high-quality service. For more information, visit www.eastviewinv.com.

About Lendmarq

Lendmarq is a private real estate lending platform providing fast, reliable, and scalable financing solutions to residential real estate investors. Founded in 2017 by Jordan Suppan and Larbi Benslimane, Lendmarq became a portfolio company of Miami-based alternative investment firm Leste Group in 2020. Lendmarq focuses on funding acquisitions, renovations, ground-up construction, and rental property strategies across high-demand U.S. markets. Lendmarq offers a comprehensive suite of loan products, including fix-and-flip, bridge, construction, and DSCR financing, supported by a strong capital base, disciplined underwriting, and a commitment to consistent execution and high-quality service for its clients. For more information, visit www.lendmarq.com.