For State & Local Government, Non Profits, Real Estate
Look to a national leader for your public finance needs.
Not every firm can help underwrite and distribute bonds that lead to successful transactions. Piper Jaffray can. We use our experience, resources and trading capabilities to bring full-service support to our government, not-for-profit and real estate clients.
Unique solutions for distinctive clients
Your situation calls for customized solutions, and we deliver. We never tackle your transactions with a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we work with you to find financing that fits your needs. What's more, we take the time to guide you through the process of putting it together.
In 2009, Piper Jaffray acted as underwriter or financial advisor on 898 municipal bond transactions totaling more than $55.1 billion. We are also ranked 4th among all firms for the number of senior managed long-term bond issues underwritten.*
Areas of expertise
Because our public finance teams are experts in their sectors, we are able to effectively serve your organization and provide in-depth analysis of your market.
Our public finance professionals specialize in:
- Charter schools
- Cities, counties and local government entities
- Cultural and social non-profits
- Development finance
- Health care finance
- Higher education
- Hospitality
- Municipal derivatives and reinvestment products
- Real estate and housing
- School districts
- Senior living
- States, state agencies and large governmental issuers
Localized market knowledge
We are committed to participating in the communities we serve. That's why we provide a local presence in 23 areas across the country.
Our locations include:
Product capabilities
The complex public finance and real estate sectors require a full range of product capabilities. We have the dedicated resources and experts to make sure you get the right financing tools, every time.
Our areas of product expertise include:
Financial advisory services
If your project requires financial advisory services, look to our experienced team. In 2009, Piper Jaffray provided financial advisory services on 170 transactions totaling more than $2 billion.
Municipal bond underwriting
We work closely with municipal issuers to identify the best approach to their financing needs. Drawing on our experience, we can recommend the right solution to achieve the level of capital required.
Municipal derivatives and reinvestment products
Through Piper Jaffray Financial Products, Inc., we provide various over-the-counter derivatives products to our municipal and non-profit clients. Additionally, through Piper Jaffray & Co., we provide advisory services for derivatives products and assist clients by performing bidding agent services for reinvestment products both traditionally and through an online, secure Web-based platform.
Loan placements
When you need to borrow funds to finance your project, we're ready with creative solutions. We'll often align clients with a group of community banks that can offer more capital than a single source alone.
Our financial expertise and transactional experience aren't the only things that set Piper Jaffray apart – we also deliver superior client service with tailored solutions for your distinctive needs.
Read more on how our loan placement professionals can help you.
Secondary market trading capabilities
We support our public finance platform with a strong primary and secondary trading effort. Through our regional trading desks, you have access to our underwriting, sales and trading experts who can work with you for investing in both taxable and tax-exempt fixed-income securities, including:
- Fixed-rate bonds
- General obligation (GO) bonds
- Lease-backed certificates of participation (COPs)
- Municipal bonds
- Private activity bonds
- Redevelopment bonds
- Revenue bonds
- Variable-rate bonds