Institutional Lender
Chicago Atlantic
Chicago-based private market investment firm specializing in asset-based lending, real estate loans, and cannabis financing with focus on credit opportunities ranging from $3 million to $100+ million.
Key Statistics
As of December 2025, public records show Chicago Atlantic has originated approximately $1.7B in loan volume over the past 12 months, with an average loan size of $48.9M.
Volume (12mo)
$1.7B
Avg Loan Size
$48.9M
Total Mortgages
170
Total Borrowers
82
Lending Entities
Chicago Atlantic funds loans through the following entities. These are the legal entities that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
142 mortgages recorded
9 mortgages recorded
9 mortgages recorded
6 mortgages recorded
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Geography
Chicago Atlantic's lending activity is concentrated in the following states, based on recorded mortgage data from the past 12 months.
Mortgages (12mo): 10
Volume (12mo): $352.5M
Total Volume: $462.5M
Mortgages (12mo): 8
Volume (12mo): $249.5M
Total Volume: $816.0M
Mortgages (12mo): 4
Volume (12mo): $212.4M
Total Volume: $538.6M
Top Borrowers
The following individuals have the most recorded mortgage transactions with Chicago Atlantic. Click on a borrower to view their full investor profile.
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FAQ
What type of lender is Chicago Atlantic?
Chicago Atlantic 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 (98%) are for business purposes.
What entities does Chicago Atlantic fund loans under?
Chicago Atlantic originates mortgages through 6 different lending entities. The most common include Chicago Atlantic Admin, Chicago Atlantic Gic Fund, and Chicago Atlantic Loan Services. These are the legal entity names that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
Where is Chicago Atlantic most active?
Based on recorded mortgages, Chicago Atlantic is most active in Missouri, Ohio, and Illinois.
How many loans has Chicago Atlantic originated?
Public records show 170 mortgages recorded for Chicago Atlantic, with $1.7B in volume over the past 12 months.
What is the average loan size for Chicago Atlantic?
The average mortgage size for Chicago Atlantic is $48.9M based on all recorded mortgages.
Does Chicago Atlantic offer short-term loans?
Chicago Atlantic primarily offers long-term financing, with only 33% 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.