Taylor Morrison and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management Agree to Financing Facility for Build-to-Rent Communities

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Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC) has secured a significant $3 billion financing facility agreement with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (KLIM) to support its build-to-rent brand, Yardly. The facility will provide funding for land acquisition, development, and construction costs of build-to-rent communities.

KLIM, which manages approximately $30 billion in assets, will help Taylor Morrison optimize its capital structure and provide balance sheet relief. The agreement builds upon an existing land banking partnership between the two companies and aims to address housing affordability challenges while providing a pathway for renters to become future Taylor Morrison homeowners.

Positive

• Secured $3 billion in financing capacity for build-to-rent development
• Partnership with established $30 billion asset manager KLIM
• Provides balance sheet optimization and cash flow efficiency
• Creates potential future homeowner pipeline through rental communities
• Expands existing successful partnership with KLIM

Negative

• Increased debt exposure through new financing facility
• Potential execution risks in scaling build-to-rent operations

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America's Most Trusted Home Builder secures a financial facility arrangement 

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Most Trusted® Home Builder Taylor Morrison (NYSE: TMHC) and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (KLIM), an alternative investment manager with approximately $30 billion in assets under management, have entered into a land and construction financing facility agreement, opening $3 billion in capacity for existing and new land opportunities, land development, and construction costs of projects by Taylor Morrison's build-to-rent brand, Yardly.

"To support the efficient growth of our unique Yardly brand, this strategic financial facility agreement dedicated to our build-for-rent business will help to scale our existing core competencies of land acquisition, land development and efficient home construction. As we target optimal exit strategies for our growing pipeline of Yardly communities, this vehicle enhances our capital flexibility and return expectations," said Sheryl Palmer, Taylor Morrison Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Ultimately, our hope is for Yardly renters to become future Taylor Morrison homeowners."  

This new facility provides further cash flow efficiency and optimizes value as we contemplate dispositions of assets over time with greater optionality. Taylor Morrison is pleased to work again with Kennedy Lewis and its managed affiliates on this financing vehicle, offering another layer of sophistication to Taylor Morrison's existing land strategies, which include joint ventures, seller financing, deferred participation payments, land banking and more.

Taylor Morrison and KLIM have experience working together with an existing land banking agreement serving the homebuilder's for-sale operations. Both companies remain committed to bringing the single-family living experience to customers who might not yet be ready to buy a home through the Yardly brand. The flexible finance facility will provide balance sheet relief and greater optionality, serving both existing Yardly assets and new acquisitions.

"We are pleased to support Taylor Morrison's Yardly platform with this $3 billion financing commitment," said Darren Richman, Managing Partner of Kennedy Lewis and CEO of Millrose Properties Inc. (NYSE: MRP). "This transaction demonstrates another use case for land banking as a capital solution to meet the diverse needs of our homebuilder counterparties as they seek creative ways to address today's affordability challenges."

Yardly elevates traditional apartment living through a thoughtful blend of form and function. Attractive community amenities, market leading interiors, and a focus on beloved pets with built-in private backyards allow for improved wellness and flexible living for renters and their pets.

About Taylor Morrison

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison is one of the nation's leading homebuilders and developers. We serve a wide array of consumers from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up and resort lifestyle homebuyers and renters under our family of brands—including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade and Yardly. From 2016-2025, Taylor Morrison has been recognized as America's Most Trusted® Builder by Lifestory Research. Our strong commitment to sustainability, our communities and our team is highlighted in our latest annual Sustainability and Belonging Report. 

For more information about Taylor Morrison, please visit www.taylormorrison.com.

About Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (KLIM)

Kennedy Lewis Investment Management is an alternative investment manager founded in 2017 by Darren L. Richman and David K. Chene. KLIM's owned affiliate Kennedy Lewis Land and Residential Advisors, LLC is the external manager of Millrose Properties, Inc. (NYSE: MRP, "Millrose"), a publicly traded Homesite Option Purchase Platform for residential homebuilders.

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FAQ

What is the size of Taylor Morrison's (TMHC) new financing facility with Kennedy Lewis?

Taylor Morrison secured a $3 billion financing facility with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management for land acquisition, development, and construction costs of build-to-rent communities.

How will the TMHC financing facility affect their build-to-rent operations?

The facility will provide funding for Yardly brand expansion, enabling land acquisition, development, and construction while offering balance sheet relief and greater operational flexibility.

What is the purpose of Taylor Morrison's Yardly brand?

Yardly is Taylor Morrison's build-to-rent brand that offers single-family rental communities with private backyards and amenities, aiming to convert renters into future homeowners.

How much assets does Kennedy Lewis Investment Management manage?

Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (KLIM) manages approximately $30 billion in assets under management.

What is the strategic benefit of TMHC's partnership with Kennedy Lewis?

The partnership provides balance sheet optimization, cash flow efficiency, and expands their existing land banking relationship while addressing housing affordability challenges.