WHO WE ARE

Most Recognized and Trusted Capital Solution for Hoteliers.

APF is a direct lender solely focused on providing capital to the hospitality industry. We offer a full range of loan types and preferred equity to qualified hoteliers throughout the United States & Canada. Our loan programs are flexible and are typically used for refinance, construction take-out, renovations or brand-mandated PIPs, and value-add transactions, such as asset repositioning, hotel conversions, and ground up construction. Our programs offer an alternative to traditional bank financing. We understand the complexities of the industry and are uniquely positioned to customize our loan programs to meet the needs of our clients even during periods of volatility.

COMPANY HISTORY

Access Point Financial was founded in 2011 and recapitalized by Wafra Capital Partners (WCP) in 2017.

WCP is a U.S. registered investment advisor, and currently manages, together with its sister US affiliates, over $23 billion of capital and commitments from investors.

In Q1 2021, as market conditions continued to improve, APF began to expand its lending services available to hoteliers. Mike Lipson was appointed CEO, while continuing his role as Chairman of the Board. Under Mike Lipson’s leadership, APF is reenergizing its lending operation to accommodate its clients’ growing financial needs and look forward to working with each new client in identifying a loan structure that is tailored to their business goals.

Access Point Financial is growing its portfolio of assets under management and currently offers a range of loan options to suit any specific hoteliers financing requirements. This includes access to bridge, PIP, capex, construction, permanent and mezzanine/preferred equity loan programs.