Leave REPE acquisitions for loan origination role?

I have been in institutional acquisitions across all asset classes for the past 6.5 years in a tier 1, non-NYC market. Prior to that, I did a 2 year stint in institutional asset management.

I have been interviewing for an originations role with a fast growing bridge lender in a desirable, lower cost of living market. IMO, this other city is a way doper place to live. 

I have carry at my current fund, but the fundraising has been lackluster. Meanwhile, this bridge lender deployed their last ~$600M fund in a year and is already out to market on their next fund, which they believe will pass $1bn (lever into $2-3bn AUM).

Please offer any thoughts, especially if you work in originations. This would be a massive and unforeseen career pivot. 
 



 

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