The bank's debt fund management team, led by Phil Yeates, has already fully invested Oberon I and is planning to launch a successor in Q2.
The UK bank, which is backed by AnaCap as well as a host of other investors, will look to increase lending to SMEs.
The new office will target investments in the residential mortgage loan market, according to a statement. 
The firm is unlikely to pursue additional capital, Private Debt Investor can reveal. 
The office will pursue opportunities in the Southeastern US. 
The deal is Mesa West’s third with Worthe Real Estate Group. 
Pioneer arranged a $6m bridge loan for construction of a Candlewood Suites in San Angelo, Texas. 
The RBC affiliate will provide unitranche financing to UK corprorates in partnership with traditional lender Barclays.
The $800m joint venture, inked last year, has provided financings to acquisitions in California and New York. 
Farallon will invest between $20m and $50m per deal in European mid-market companies. 
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