Institutional Lender
Metlife
MetLife is a global financial services company headquartered in New York, NY, that provides insurance, annuities, and employee benefits, while also offering large-scale debt financing for major commercial real estate projects through its investment management arm.
Key Statistics
As of January 2026, public records show Metlife has originated approximately $6.9B in loan volume over the past 12 months, with an average loan size of $48.5M.
Volume (12mo)
$6.9B
Avg Loan Size
$48.5M
Total Mortgages
7,387
Total Borrowers
1,532
Lending Entities
Metlife funds loans through the following entities. These are the legal entities that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
6,392 mortgages recorded
421 mortgages recorded
320 mortgages recorded
210 mortgages recorded
+71 more not shown
Geography
Metlife's lending activity is concentrated in the following states, based on recorded mortgage data from the past 12 months.
Mortgages (12mo): 35
Volume (12mo): $3.2B
Total Volume: $42.6B
Mortgages (12mo): 32
Volume (12mo): $72.9M
Total Volume: $11.4B
Mortgages (12mo): 20
Volume (12mo): $1.1B
Total Volume: $53.9B
Top Borrowers
The following individuals have the most recorded mortgage transactions with Metlife. Click on a borrower to view their full investor profile.
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FAQ
What type of lender is Metlife?
Metlife 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 (71%) are for business purposes.
What entities does Metlife fund loans under?
Metlife originates mortgages through 75 different lending entities. The most common include Metropolitan Life Insurance, Metropolitan Tower Life Ins, and Metropolitan Tower Life Insura. These are the legal entity names that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
Where is Metlife most active?
Based on recorded mortgages, Metlife is most active in Texas, Illinois, and Florida.
How many loans has Metlife originated?
Public records show 7,387 mortgages recorded for Metlife, with $6.9B in volume over the past 12 months.
What is the average loan size for Metlife?
The average mortgage size for Metlife is $48.5M based on all recorded mortgages.
Does Metlife offer short-term loans?
Metlife primarily offers long-term financing, with only 6% 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.