Private Investment Firm Lends $1 Billion to Boost U.S. Homebuilding

July 14, 2025

Private Equity Firm Pretium Injects $1 Billion Into U.S. Homebuilding Market How Pretium Is Filling the Housing Gap With $1B in Homebuilder Loans Private Credit Steps Up: Pretium Funds 5,000 New Homes Amid Banking Retreat Real Estate Investors Turn to Private Lenders as Banks Pull Back in 2025 Inside Pretium’s $1 Billion Bet on the Future of U.S. Housing Developmen

Pretium, a real estate investment firm founded by ex-Goldman Sachs partner Don Mullen, has provided over $1 billion in loans to U.S. homebuilders within six months. Its lending division, Anchor Loans, has helped fund the construction of approximately 5,000 new homes, making a significant impact on residential development during a time of high demand and tight supply.

This surge in private lending comes as traditional banks scale back construction financing due to rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. As a result, firms like Pretium are stepping in to fill the gap, offering alternative funding sources to builders who still need capital to meet housing demand.

The trend highlights a growing role for private credit in real estate finance. With the U.S. facing an ongoing housing shortage, institutional investors are increasingly becoming key players in shaping the future of residential development—providing both opportunity and influence in a rapidly shifting market.