Alford Finance Reports Record Q3 Growth, Solidifying Position as a Leading Global Private Lender

Oct 05, 2025

AF, a premier direct private lending firm, today announced record-breaking growth for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, underscoring the escalating market demand for fast, flexible, and global financing solutions.

The Q3 performance highlights Alford Finance's unique advantage in delivering all purpose private capital encompassing personal, real estate, and business loans in critical domestic and international markets.

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Outlook for Q4 and Beyond

Alford Finance LLC anticipates continued strong performance through Q4 2025 and into the new year, driven by a growing pipeline of enterprise-level transactions and crossborder real estate investments. The firm remains dedicated to providing direct, private capital that accelerates client goals and outpaces the limitations of traditional finance.

Performance Highlights and Market Impact

Alford Finance achieved substantial growth metrics across its core offerings:

  • Funded Loan Volume: Total funded loan volume increased by 28% compared to Q2 to over 34% in Q3, demonstrating robust demand for direct capital alternatives
  • Real Estate Lending: Real estate bridge and acquisition financing saw a surge of 43% year-over-year, driven by investors capitalizing on time-sensitive opportunities in competitive global markets.
  • Business Capital: Business loan originations grew by 21%, primarily supporting international expansion and acquisitions that required non-traditional collateral assessment.
Our record growth confirms a massive market need for speed and certainty in financing," said Jake Perino, CEO and President of Alford Finance Inc. "Businesses and investors are tired of traditional bank delays. Our direct structure, rooted in Cincinnati, OH, but executed globally, gives us the capability to provide the strategic capital they require when they need it most."

Bridging the Capital Gap

Alford Finance Inc has strategically capitalized on the growing "Capital Gap" left by institutional lenders. As banks retreat from complex or short-term lending, Alford Finance steps in to provide decisive funding:

  • Decisive Execution: We consistently provide closing certainty in complex corporate transactions and competitive real estate bids, which is often cited by clients as our greatest value differentiator.
  • Global Underwriting: Our expertise in underwriting non-traditional collateral, including international assets and intellectual property, has positioned us as the preferred lender for global enterprises seeking capital outside of conventional U.S. financial channels.

The efforts of our entire management team, have been pivotal in scaling our operations to meet this demand without compromising our speed," added Mr. Perino. We are committed to maintaining the high standards of flexibility and service that have defined us since 2011.