LIHTC Expertise Leverage First Sterling's deep LIHTC knowledge combined with Regions Bank's institutional backing to offer developers a single-source solution for equity financing, tax credit syndication, and related advisory services. The track record—raising more than two billion dollars in equity to support more than four billion in affordable housing development—helps de-risk transactions for new clients. This positions the firm to win both equity and debt mandates from developers seeking scalable LIHTC financing.

Regional Financing Reach Benefit from a cross-regional footprint spanning Great Neck, NY and Regions teams in Atlanta, Birmingham, and the broader Southeast to fund projects across multiple markets. The geographic reach enables multi-market pipelines with synchronized capital stacks, faster approvals, and the ability to bid on larger deals. This regional flexibility is attractive to developers with diversified project portfolios.

Scale and Track Record Combined equity originations and development support illustrate capacity to fund large affordable housing programs. With revenue in the tens of millions and a multi-billion-dollar equity track record, the firm can offer competitive terms and flexible financing arrangements. This positions the partnership to attract institutional investors and government-backed programs.

Bank Backed Differentiator Position the firm as a bank-backed, expertise-driven alternative to standalone syndicators, leveraging Regions Bank's credibility to win larger deals. The integrated equity, debt, and advisory capabilities can appeal to developers seeking a trusted partner for end-to-end LIHTC financing. This advantage can be emphasized when competing for national or multi-site projects.

Digital Deal Platform Leverage existing tech investments such as Google Analytics and web libraries to support data-driven deal sourcing, investor reporting, and client engagement. There is an opportunity to develop a joint digital platform for pipeline management, due diligence, and performance dashboards for LIHTC projects, improving transparency and speed to close.