Investor Profile - TX
Benito Zarate
Benito Zarate is a real estate investor and operator based in McAllen, TX. Public filings show activity across 559 properties held through 5 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include International Bank of Commerce, Third Coast Bank SSB, and Bank OZK.
Benito's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $2.8B in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 104 mortgage filings and 559 properties held through 5 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2020 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
McAllen, TX
ZIP codes: 78504, 78541, 78542, 78589, and 78572
Most activity in EDINBURG, MCALLEN, SAN JUAN, and MISSION.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (5)
TX · 130 properties · 160 mortgages
TX · 33 properties · 74 mortgages
+3 more entities not shown
Mortgages (104)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | $40.0M | Open | Third Coast Bank SSB | ESPERANZA HOMES EDINBURG LLC | 1001 W STAR FLOWER ST, EDINBURG, TX 78541 |
| 04/30/2026 | $40.0M | Open | Third Coast Bank SSB | ESPERANZA HOMES EDINBURG LLC | BELLA ST, EDINBURG, TX |
+102 more not shown
Owned Properties (559)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1836 MARQUISE ST, EDINBURG, TX | ESPERANZA HOMES EDINBURG LLC | Owns - 4 mos | $0 |
| 1501 E MARQUISE ST, EDINBURG, TX | ESPERANZA HOMES EDINBURG LLC | Owns - 4 mos | $0 |
+557 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential and vacant properties across McAllen, TX.
What companies is Benito Zarate associated with?
Benito Zarate is associated with 5 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include ESPERANZA HOMES INC, ESPERANZA HOMES EDINBURG LLC, ESPERANZA HOMES MID VALLEY LLC, ESPERANZA HOMES MCALLEN LLC, and ESPERANZA HOMES MISSION LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 559 properties are associated with Benito Zarate and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Benito Zarate to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references International Bank of Commerce, Third Coast Bank SSB, and Bank OZK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2020 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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