LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arixa Capital, a leading private real estate lender and alternative investment manager, today announced it has surpassed $9 billion in originated loans since inception.
The firm reached this milestone as it continues the rapid expansion of its homebuilder finance business, a specialized lending program for large-scale residential and mixed-use developments in need of sophisticated capital solutions and construction expertise. The expansion is being led by industry veteran Jim Sawitzke, who recently joined the firm as Executive Vice President, Homebuilder Finance.
"We're excited to welcome Jim at an important moment in Arixa's growth," said Seth Davis, President of Arixa Capital. "As we surpass $9 billion in originations, we see a significant opportunity to expand our presence in the homebuilder market and support experienced developers pursuing complex, large-scale residential projects."
The expansion builds on Arixa's growing presence in the homebuilder sector, including several recent financings across the country, ranging from $30 million to $80 million, supporting sizable developments in Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. These loans were provided through Arixa's Pro Builder program to support complex, multi-phase residential development.
Arixa's Pro Builder program serves established builders and developers undertaking residential and mixed-use projects of 10 or more units, with loans up to $80 million. The program supports phased developments through a single approval process, spanning acquisition, construction, and eventual sale or refinance. With more than 135 employees across its platform, including in-house credit, construction management, servicing, and capital markets functions, Arixa combines construction expertise with the institutional resources required to execute complex projects.
"Homebuilders need a trusted capital partner that understands the realities of construction lending and can execute with consistency on both current and future projects," said Greg Hebner, Chief Executive Officer. "Arixa's homebuilder financing program is designed to meet those needs, providing reliable capital, construction expertise, and personalized service throughout the development process."
Jim Sawitzke joins Arixa to lead the growth of its homebuilder finance business, bringing nearly three decades of experience in residential construction lending and real estate finance. Before joining Arixa, he served in senior leadership positions at Brio Homebuilder Solutions, a Blackstone portfolio company, and at leading financial institutions including M&T Bank, AmTrust Bank, and JPMorgan Chase.
"Homebuilders are looking for capital partners that truly understand their business, that are responsive and creative, and that can execute on time without last-minute surprises," said Jim Sawitzke, Executive Vice President, Homebuilder Finance. "Arixa's combination of construction expertise, flexible capital, and institutional infrastructure gives builders the confidence that their financing will be there when they need it."
About Arixa Capital
Founded in 2006, Arixa Capital is a leading private real estate lender and alternative investment manager with over $9.0 billion in originations completed since inception and a servicing portfolio exceeding $2.8 billion as of the date of this release. As an independent, employee-owned firm, we are personally invested in the success of our borrowers and investors. Our reputation for reliability, transparency, and high-quality service inspires long-term relationships and is the foundation of our growth and success. Arixa has been named one of the fastest growing private companies according to the Inc. 5000 for four consecutive years. 1 The firm has offices in Los Angeles and Phoenix.
To learn more about Arixa Capital, please contact:
Greg Hebner
Chief Executive Officer
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Seth Davis
President
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Jim Sawitzke
Executive Vice President, Homebuilder Finance
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Steve Pavlov
Senior Vice President, Marketing
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Important Disclosures & Endnotes
Loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law license. CFL License No. 60DBO-98673 (NMLS ID No. 2318142). Greg Hebner is a licensed California real estate broker (DRE License No. 01396057). Seth Davis is a licensed mortgage loan originator (NMLS ID 2140186).
1Arixa Capital was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. in 2023 (#3,588), 2024 (#3,467), 2025 (#2,304), and 2026 (#1,842). Arixa provided Inc. de minimis compensation to be considered for the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. For a full description of ranking methodology, please visit: https://www.inc.com/inc-5000-methodology-how-we-selected-these-companies.html.
SOURCE Arixa Capital Advisors, LLC
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