Greenville, South Carolina, September 16, 2025
News Summary
Lima One Capital has moved into a new downtown Greenville headquarters at 300 E. McBee Ave., occupying about 60,000 square feet across the building’s second and third floors. The relocation consolidates more than 200 employees into a single workspace with amenities including an outdoor balcony, on‑site cafe and fitness center, and room for near‑term growth. The firm, a national business‑purpose residential lender operating in 46 states with over $10 billion in lifetime originations, was acquired by a public financial company in 2021 and plans to continue hiring several hundred additional staff.
Lima One Capital Opens 60,000‑Sq‑Ft Headquarters at 300 E. McBee Ave. in Downtown Greenville
Lima One Capital, a lender that finances residential real‑estate investment projects, has moved into a new downtown Greenville headquarters at 300 E. McBee Ave., occupying about 60,000 square feet across the building’s second and third floors. The relocation, announced in mid‑July 2025, brings more than 200 employees into a single downtown office and represents a major step in the company’s growth and local footprint.
What happened
The company completed a move from nearby offices, consolidating staff previously housed at 201 E. McBee Ave. and a nearby satellite location. The new space is part of a redeveloped building that also includes several other tenants and amenities at street level. More than two floors were fitted out with amenities such as outdoor balcony space, a café, and a fitness center.
Who is leading the expansion
The company’s chief executive and president, who took on that role in mid‑2024 after about a dozen years with the firm, is overseeing the move and expansion. Company leadership and operations staff guided the office design and construction, with internal teams taking the lead on planning and execution.
How many people and what are future hiring plans
The downtown headquarters will house more than 200 employees immediately, out of roughly 270 to 300 employees companywide depending on internal counts. Leadership has indicated plans to continue growing and has mapped out a longer‑term goal to add a significant number of additional positions—potentially several hundred—over time.
Why the move
The relocation was prompted by a need for more contiguous space as the company’s staff grew and existing leases neared expiration. Company planners said the new facility offers greater capacity for collaboration, employee wellness, and community programming, while positioning the firm in the central business district.
Company background and scale
Launched around 2010 and headquartered in Greenville since 2011, the lender focuses on business‑purpose loans for residential investment projects. The firm reported surpassing $10 billion in lifetime loan originations by 2024 and operates across most of the country, serving clients in dozens of states. It offers a range of financing products for investors who renovate and resell homes, builders of new single‑family homes, and operators of rental and multifamily projects.
Business model and product range
The company underwrites loans based on a property’s investment value—projected profit or cash flow—rather than only on current market value. That underwriting approach enables financing for projects and risks that traditional banks may not serve. Loan sizes range from relatively small fix‑and‑flip deals to multi‑million dollar new construction projects. The company also emphasizes speed, noting the ability to close loans quickly compared with traditional lenders, and relies on vertically integrated in‑house departments for underwriting, loan servicing, pricing, and construction oversight.
Recent real‑estate plans and changes
The company had earlier planned a larger headquarters project in another local development but later abandoned those plans because of timing and space constraints. The downtown relocation to 300 E. McBee Ave. places the firm in a revitalized building at the center of the city’s business corridor and offers immediate capacity for current staff while providing room to grow.
Design and construction
Internal leaders designed the new office and supervised construction, working with the building’s redeveloper. The workspace was planned with an eye toward collaboration, wellness, and community, combining open work areas with amenity spaces intended to support employees’ daily routines.
Operational notes and market positioning
The lender positions itself as complementary to traditional banks by taking on higher‑risk, investment‑centered loans and executing many fast, coordinated tasks that banks typically do not. That positioning includes rapid underwriting, flexible loan structures for various housing projects, and an emphasis on customer service for contractors and real‑estate investors of different sizes.
FAQ
Q: Where is the new headquarters located?
A: The headquarters is at 300 E. McBee Ave. in downtown Greenville, with the company occupying the building’s second and third floors.
Q: How much space does the company occupy?
A: The company occupies about 60,000 square feet across two floors.
Q: How many employees will work from the new office?
A: More than 200 employees will be based in the new downtown space, with additional staff working elsewhere across the country.
Q: What amenities are included in the new office?
A: Reported amenities include outdoor balcony space, a café, and a fitness center, along with collaborative work areas.
Q: What kind of loans does the company make?
A: The firm provides business‑purpose loans for residential investment projects, including fix‑and‑flip loans, new construction loans for subdivision builders, and financing for rental and multifamily projects.
Q: How fast can the lender close loans?
A: The company emphasizes speed and flexibility and has the capability to close loans in a matter of days in many cases, faster than typical bank timelines.
Q: Will the company hire more staff in the future?
A: Leadership has indicated plans for substantial hiring over time to support continued growth.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 300 E. McBee Ave., downtown Greenville |
| Space | Approximately 60,000 sq ft across second and third floors |
| Employees on site | More than 200; roughly 270–300 companywide |
| Amenities | Outdoor balcony, café, fitness center, collaborative work areas |
| Business focus | Business‑purpose residential real‑estate investment loans (fix‑and‑flip, new construction, rental/multifamily) |
| Operational reach | Operates in dozens of states; reported national footprint |
| Company scale | More than $10 billion in lifetime loan originations as of 2024 |
| Ownership note | Acquired by a publicly listed financial company in 2021 |
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Additional Resources
- Greenville News: Lima One unique lending model for real estate investors
- Wikipedia: Lima One Capital
- Upstate Business Journal: Lima One moves into new downtown Greenville headquarters
- Google Search: Lima One Capital Greenville headquarters
- Greenville Business Magazine: Lima One relocates headquarters to 300 E. McBee
- Google Scholar: Lima One Capital real estate lending
- REBusiness Online: Lima One relocates to 60,000-sf downtown Greenville office
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Search for Lima One Capital
- FOX Carolina: Lima One expects move into new Greenville headquarters
- Google News: Lima One Capital Greenville
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