Hyatt Hotels Corporation and HALL Structured Finance Launch Dedicated Construction Debt Program for Hyatt Studios Newbuilds

DALLAS, Texas — Hyatt Hotels Corporation and HALL Structured Finance announced plans June 22 for a strategic relationship to provide developers with a dedicated financing solution for Hyatt Studios newbuild developments across the United States, the companies said in a press release.

The initiative, called the Hyatt Studios Structured Loan Program, combines Hyatt's upper-midscale extended-stay brand platform with HALL Structured Finance's more than 30 years of hospitality lending and capital structuring expertise. The program is intended to help developers overcome financing challenges by providing more efficient access to capital, accelerating project timelines, and supporting new construction starts.

Program Structure and Developer Benefits

According to the announcement, the Hyatt Studios Structured Loan Program is designed specifically for Hyatt Studios projects and offers financing solutions tailored to support project execution and construction starts. The program offers the potential for greater leverage than conventional lending structures at market interest rates, subject to underwriting and project qualifications.

The companies described the arrangement as a "strategic relationship" and "dedicated financing platform" rather than a single transaction. Specific loan terms, leverage ratios, and pricing were not disclosed in the announcement, and the companies noted that all financing is subject to underwriting and project qualifications.

"We are proud to collaborate with Hyatt to support the continued growth of the Hyatt Studios brand that is purpose-built for today's extended-stay demand," said Mark Klipsch, President of HALL Structured Finance. "In a challenging financing environment, we believe this will accelerate the financing of high-quality, newbuild projects. We look forward to leveraging our hospitality lending expertise to help developers bring new Hyatt projects to market and support the Hyatt Studio brand's continued expansion."

Hyatt Studios Brand

Hyatt Studios is Hyatt Hotels Corporation's premium upper-midscale extended-stay brand. The companies stated they continue to see strong developer interest in the brand across the country.

"We continue to see strong interest in the Hyatt Studios brand from developers across the country, and we know that securing the right capital can play a significant role in turning a project from concept to reality," said Dan Hansen, Global Head of Growth Strategy & Operations. "This dedicated loan program with HALL Structured Finance reflects Hyatt's commitment to supporting developers beyond the brand itself. By creating additional financing opportunities for qualified projects, we can help owners move forward with greater confidence and speed to bring Hyatt Studios locations to more markets across the United States."

Financing Context

The announcement describes the program as a response to "a challenging financing environment" and "an increasingly competitive lending environment" for new construction. The program's explicit offer of "greater leverage than conventional lending structures" is intended to address capital access challenges for developers, according to the companies. The specific product structure — whether stretch senior, mezzanine, or another form — was not disclosed in the announcement.

Dallas-based HALL Structured Finance is a specialty lender focused on structured debt solutions for commercial real estate. The firm cites more than 30 years of hospitality lending and capital structuring expertise.

Additional information on the Hyatt Studios Structured Loan Program is available through HALL Structured Finance.

The term "Hyatt" is used in the original announcement to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

Sources

HALL Structured Finance press release, June 22, 2026: https://hallstructuredfinance.com/press-release/hyatt-and-hall-structured-finance-collaborate-to-launch-structured-debt-program-supporting-hyatt-studios-newbuild-development/