Institutional Lender
Ameritas
Ameritas is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based mutual insurance company providing life insurance, annuities, and investment products, with a focus on funding and investing in large-scale commercial mortgage loans as an institutional lender.
Key Statistics
As of January 2026, public records show Ameritas has originated approximately $462.8M in loan volume over the past 12 months, with an average loan size of $4.7M.
Volume (12mo)
$462.8M
Avg Loan Size
$4.7M
Total Mortgages
988
Total Borrowers
635
Lending Entities
Ameritas funds loans through the following entities. These are the legal entities that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
988 mortgages recorded
+6 more not shown
Geography
Ameritas's lending activity is concentrated in the following states, based on recorded mortgage data from the past 12 months.
Mortgages (12mo): 15
Volume (12mo): $52.6M
Total Volume: $512.4M
Mortgages (12mo): 11
Volume (12mo): $79.3M
Total Volume: $226.2M
Mortgages (12mo): 10
Volume (12mo): $40.8M
Total Volume: $314.1M
Top Borrowers
The following individuals have the most recorded mortgage transactions with Ameritas. Click on a borrower to view their full investor profile.
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FAQ
What type of lender is Ameritas?
Ameritas is classified as an institutional lender based on our research. Institutional lenders provide large-scale debt for major commercial real estate projects. The majority of their loans (92%) are for business purposes.
What entities does Ameritas fund loans under?
Ameritas originates mortgages through 7 different lending entities. The most common include Ameritas Life Insurance. These are the legal entity names that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
Where is Ameritas most active?
Based on recorded mortgages, Ameritas is most active in Ohio, North Carolina, and California.
How many loans has Ameritas originated?
Public records show 988 mortgages recorded for Ameritas, with $462.8M in volume over the past 12 months.
What is the average loan size for Ameritas?
The average mortgage size for Ameritas is $4.7M based on all recorded mortgages.
Does Ameritas offer short-term loans?
Ameritas primarily offers long-term financing, with only 7% of loans being short-term.
How is this data collected?
Elementix aggregates mortgage data from public county records across the United States. We use AI to normalize lender names, identify aliases, and connect borrowers to their lending relationships.