Construction and Term Financing

You’re a business owner tired of leasing your space and ready to build one of your own.

You’re a developer with a new project in need of financing.

You’re looking for a better experience in real estate lending with people and a firm you can trust.

PNFP Real Estate Capital Markets, through Pinnacle Bank, has top-market experience and expertise in every commercial real estate need. We have built a large, institutional platform with successful development projects across the country in a broad spectrum of property types and classes. We also work with business owners to realize greater equity in their companies by owning their own properties. As multifaceted as commercial real estate can be, our team of veteran construction and term financial advisors know it all.

PNFP Real Estate Capital Markets has built robust capabilities in a full range of construction financing without sacrificing the community bank feel we are known for. From start to finish, you will work with the same team of professionals that you've grown to trust, remaining with you through every step in our streamlined process and beyond.

We structure deals. We lead team financing with other banks. We handle draw requests and administration in-house for faster turnaround. We have a simple and efficient closing process, and our service after the closing is unmatched. 

That’s PNFP Real Estate Capital Markets.

Eligible Investment Grade Properties

Loan Types

  • Multifamily
  • Office
  • Retail
  • Industrial
  • Hospitality
  • Construction Debt
  • Bridge/Miniperm
  • Fixed and Floating Rate Term Debt
  • Swaps

 

        

 

Meet the Team


Ross Campbell

Ross Campbell

Commercial Real Estate Manager


(843) 606-9166

Ross Campbell joined the PNFP Real Estate Capital Markets team in 2019 from Wells Fargo & Company, where he worked in commercial real estate banking for 22 years, rising to a role as manager for real estate banking statewide in South Carolina. He is based in Pinnacle’s Mount Pleasant, SC office. Ross started his career as a commercial real estate analyst for Wachovia National Bank, which was later acquired by Wells Fargo.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in international business and economics from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC and a master’s degree in economics with a concentration in finance from University of South Carolina in Columbia. Ross is a member of the Carolinas Regional Initiative Council for the Urban Land Institute and served on the board of directors for Operation Home in Charleston.


Tyler Muesch

Tyler Muesch

Commercial Real Estate Manager


(615) 743-8456

Tyler Muesch joined PNFP Real Estate Capital Markets in 2015, bringing nine years of commercial real estate lending experience. Prior to joining PNFP he was with Regions Bank, where his roles included commercial real estate relationship manager, special assets regional credit manager and commercial real estate credit underwriter. Tyler is based at Pinnacle’s downtown Nashville office at Symphony Place.

Previously Tyler worked for SunTrust Bank as a commercial real estate portfolio specialist. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Tennessee.

Tyler is passionate about the American Heart Association, serving on the organization’s Nashville Pulse Board and the executive leadership team for the Nashville Heart Walk. He also serves on the board of directors of the Ronald McDonald House and is active in the Nashville chapter of NAIOP, a commercial real estate development association.


Rick Neal

Rick Neal

Commercial Real Estate Manager


(901) 259-5606

Rick Neal joined PNFP Real Estate Capital Markets in 2015, bringing 28 years of financial services experience. Prior to joining PNFP, he was senior vice president and head of the commercial real estate group at Trustmark Bank. Rick is based at Pinnacle’s Shady Grove office in Memphis, where he also leads the firm’s affordable housing initiative.

Rick served for 23 years at First Tennessee Bank, where he led its commercial real estate lending group in Memphis, Nashville and North Carolina. He also established and managed the bank’s affordable housing investment group. 

Rick earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Rhodes College. He is active in the Memphis community and has served as chairman of the Blight Authority of Memphis. Rick previously served on the grant committee for the Community Foundation of Memphis.


Edwin Pugh

Edwin Pugh

Commercial Real Estate Manager


(919) 232-6841

Edwin Pugh joined PNFP Real Estate Capital Markets in 2017 when Pinnacle purchased Bank of North Carolina (BNC), where Edwin had served as commercial relationship manager since 2014. He is based in Pinnacle’s Glenwood Avenue office in Raleigh, NC.

Prior to Edwin’s work at BNC, he worked for SunTrust Bank as relationship manager for commercial real estate developers and investors. He also has served in similar roles at Keystone Corporation and Bank of America.

Edwin earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.


Tom Vester

Tom Vester

Commercial Real Estate Manager


(865) 766-3043

Tom Vester joined PNFP Real Estate Capital Markets in 2008, bringing 30 years of experience in commercial real estate lending. He is based at Pinnacle’s Northshore office in Knoxville. Prior to joining PNFP, Tom was manager of Fifth Third Bank’s commercial lending division.

He began his career in banking in 1978 and served as manager of commercial lending for 14 years with National Bank of Commerce.

Tom earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He is the former president of the Bearden High School Foundation and currently serves on an Allocation Committee for United Way of Greater Knoxville.