eRESI Bolsters Market Position With Fresh Capital Injection From KKR

eRESI Capital has revealed a significant new funding commitment from insurance accounts managed by KKR, a global investment powerhouse. This capital infusion represents a deepening of KKR’s confidence in the innovative mortgage platform, building on an initial investment from the firm’s insurance accounts in 2021.

The additional funds underscore eRESI’s pivotal role in reshaping residential mortgage funding. Since its launch in 2019, eRESI has deployed over $10 billion in residential whole loan funding, leveraging KKR’s High-Grade Asset-Based Finance strategy to create customized liquidity solutions for hundreds of mortgage banking partners across the nation.

“This commitment reflects our shared vision for the future of mortgage finance,” stated Gregory Tsang, Chief Executive Officer, and Tim Wang, President of eRESI. “Our technology-driven platform continues to set industry standards, and KKR’s expanded support will enable us to accelerate origination volumes and capture greater market opportunities.”

Expanding Liquidity and Operational Reach

The fresh capital is strategically designed to enhance eRESI’s funding capabilities and scale its operational infrastructure. This expansion will allow the platform to broaden access to Non-Agency mortgage solutions while strengthening liquidity offerings to its partner network. The move positions eRESI to address growing demand for efficient, transparent mortgage funding alternatives in an increasingly complex market.

eRESI’s operational footprint spans Charlotte, NC and Pasadena, CA, serving a national client network through its comprehensive private capital access and technology solutions. The platform has established a track record of completing billions in Non-Agency transactions while maintaining best-in-class transparency and service standards.

Strategic Partnership Deepens

KKR’s commitment through its High-Grade Asset-Based Finance strategy—which focuses on investment-grade and investment-grade-like financings and whole loan acquisitions—reflects the quality of eRESI’s underlying business model. Avi Korn and Chris Mellia, global co-heads of Asset-Based Finance at KKR, noted that the firm remains committed to expanding financing accessibility within the mortgage sector through strategic partnerships like eRESI.

The KKR ABF platform, which commenced operations in 2016, currently manages approximately $66 billion in assets globally, deploying capital across both High-Grade and Opportunistic ABF strategies. This scale positions KKR as a major liquidity provider capable of supporting eRESI’s growth trajectory while delivering competitive risk-adjusted returns across its mortgage funding portfolio.