Initial Consultation & Strategic Analysis
Discuss the project’s financing needs, evaluate if bond issuance is the right solution, and develop a customized financial plan, including bond sizing and structuring options.
The Launch Bond®
The Launch Bond® is an innovative early-stage financing tool developed by Launch Development Finance Advisors. It is designed to bridge the gap between upfront infrastructure expenditures and future revenue events such as municipal reimbursements. In other words, The Launch Bond provides land developers and homebuilders a way to fund critical infrastructure now and accelerate the return of capital long before traditional public financing or sales revenue kicks in. This unique financing mechanism was created in 2023 as part of Launch DFA’s mission to help clients finance infrastructure, reduce costs, and mitigate risk – ultimately enhancing project profitability and investment returns.
Since its introduction in mid-2023, The Launch Bond® has been revolutionizing how early-stage development is financed. By offering a bond-backed source of capital at the front-end of a project, it enables developers to move forward with constructing roads, utilities, and other infrastructure without waiting years for reimbursement. The result is improved cash flow, faster project timelines, and the flexibility to reinvest capital into new opportunities sooner.
The Texas Forward Funding Launch Bond™ is a tax-exempt, non-recourse financing tool from Launch Development Finance Advisors (Launch DFA) that allows developers to cover Texas infrastructure costs upfront. Instead of waiting three to four years for Municipal Utility District (MUD) reimbursements, developers can access capital immediately and move projects forward without delay.
This structure is secured by future MUD bond proceeds, not by the land itself. Because it is non-recourse, developers are not required to provide personal or corporate guarantees, making it a lower-risk alternative to traditional financing. Its tax-exempt status also provides access to capital at lower rates, which helps improve project economics. By accelerating reimbursements into the pro forma, developers can enhance cash flow and increase IRR while keeping their land unencumbered.
The Texas Forward Funding Launch Bond™ has already been used to finance hundreds of millions in Texas infrastructure, providing developers with the means to fund large-scale master-planned communities and critical public improvements.
The Land Secured Launch Bond™ is a nationwide, taxable financing tool designed to provide upfront capital for grading, utilities, and other horizontal development. Unlike the Texas model, this bond is secured by the land itself, making it accessible for projects throughout the United States.
Developers benefit from a structure that functions as a long-term construction loan, often with repayment terms that extend beyond the timelines offered by banks or private lenders. While interest rates typically fall in the 10–12 percent range, the financing is still attractive because it is non-recourse and requires no personal or corporate guarantees. The flexibility of the Land Secured Launch Bond™ allows it to be tailored to a project’s unique absorption schedule and financing goals.
This solution helps developers preserve equity, maintain lending capacity, and finance large-scale projects such as master-planned communities and mixed-use developments. The Land Secured Launch Bond™ complements the Texas Forward Funding Launch Bond™, giving developers access to financing strategies that reduce costs, accelerate reimbursements, and maximize returns.
Timeline
Due Diligence Setup
Prepare and distribute a due diligence questionnaire while integrating project data into Launch’s systems.
Bond Structuring & Documentation
Draft legal documents, finalize bond terms, and coordinatewith counsel, underwriting, and financial forecast teams.
Bond Marketing
Market the bonds to potential investors, establish pricing, and finalize allocations.
Closing and Funding
Complete the transaction, disburse funds, and provide post-closing support as needed.
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