We provide housing finance solutions that accelerate the development of sustainable residential and hotel infrastructure across growing urban centers. Our approach strengthens tourism, expands quality living options, and promotes inclusive economic opportunities that drive long-term community value and investor returns.
Providing Avenues for Homeownership in West Africa
MiDA Advisors assisted CRRH in raising over $274 million in private capital with support from the U.S. Government and a credit guarantee from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
This transaction helps international investors access new opportunities in fast-growing, developing markets and provides an avenue for people in West Africa to build wealth as homeowners.
This first-time bond issuance enables banks in West Africa to access a deep well of liquidity in U.S. markets and issue more mortgages with better rates and longer repayment timelines, making homeownership a reality for more families across West Africa.
- 8,935 New housing loans
- 53,610 Individuals impacted by the transaction
- 86% First-time buyers
- 95% Went to housing valued at under $100k (average loan size of $26k)
Expanding Affordable Student Housing in Kenya
In 2024, MiDA Advisors, as the lead advisor and joint arranger, joined Prosper Africa, the U.S. DFC, Standard Bank Group Limited, and Acorn Holdings Limited (Acorn or AHL) in announcing a major $700 million blended finance deal for the largest portfolio of student housing in Africa.
The financing will allow Acorn to develop 35 new affordable Purpose-Built Student Accommodations (PBSA) projects in Kenya, and an estimated 48,000 beds to help close the gap in quality student housing.
The projects under this facility will be IFC EDGE ADVANCED Certified, contributing to a 40% reduction in energy and water utilization.
- 35 New affordable student housing facilities
- 48K New beds created for students
- >50K New jobs created in the local market
- 75% Of the students reported an improvement in their quality of life since moving into an Acorn residence
Expanding Access to Affordable Housing in Nigeria
In 2024, MiDA Advisors, serving as the lead transaction advisor, joined the Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC) and Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria, part of Standard Bank Group Limited, in announcing a $228 million blended finance deal for mortgage refinancing in Nigeria.
The proceeds will be used to make new loans to eligible primary lending institutions by refinancing or prefinancing qualifying mortgage loans to borrowers across Nigeria. In total, the financing is expected to support access to affordable mortgages for over 6,000 households across Nigeria.
- >6K Affordable housing mortgages across Nigeria financed
- 20% Of the loan proceeds will target informal market segments
- 40% Of mortgages to be refinanced will be those underwritten to women as borrowers or co-borrowers “This transaction will enhance our efforts to provide affordable long-term housing finance in a manner that will impact the overall sector.” Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Mortgage Refinance Corporation, Mr. Kehinde Ogundimu