Michael Berman Email and Phone Number
Strategic executive responsible for advising senior management as they create and implement the vision for growth of M&T Realty Capital Corporation (M&T RCC), a national commercial real estate lender, mortgage banker, and servicer. Also responsible for assisting in creating a new vision for growing the commercial real estate segment of M&T Bank, including an enhanced affordable housing platform. M&T RCC is a multifamily and seniors housing lender for Fannie Mae DUS®, Freddie Mac Optigo, and FHA/HUD MAP and LEAN programs, and provides life insurance company, debt fund, and CMBS loans for industrial, multifamily, retail, self-storage, office, flex, and other commercial real estate property types through correspondent relationships. M&T RCC also offers a nationwide bridge lending program for multifamily, seniors housing, and healthcare facilities, and continues to grow its dynamic affordable housing platform. Headquartered in Baltimore, M&T RCC annually closes $5+ billion of multifamily and commercial loans and currently manages a servicing portfolio of over $28 billion. M&T is one of six banks nationwide to offer all three agency lending programs as well as life insurance company, debt fund, and proprietary bridge loan financing solutions.
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Evp-Executive Advisor & Board MemberM&T Realty Capital Corporation Jan 2024 - PresentBaltimore, Maryland, Us
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Chief Executive OfficerM&T Realty Capital Corporation Apr 2019 - Jan 2024Baltimore, Maryland, UsM&T RCC is a national mortage lender and loan servicer in the multifamily and commercial real estate arena. As CEO, I was responsible for managing the strategy, architecture, and growth initiatives of the enterprise as we execute and grow our loan programs: Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac, FHA, life company, debt fund, and CMBS loans. M&T RCC also offers a nationwide bridge lending program for multifamily, senior housing, and healthcare facilities. Headquartered in Baltimore, M&T RCC builds its strength as part of the M&T Bank commercial real estate enterprise. M&T RCC annually originates and closes over $5 billion of multifamily and commercial real estate loans and services over $29 billion. M&T is one of five banks nationwide to offer all three multifamily agency lending programs, as well as life insurance company correspondent, CMBS, and debt fund financing solutions. Our focus on affordable and workforce rental housing continues to build on the resources and powerful product suite of our parent company, M&T Bank.
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Executive Vice PresidentM&T Bank Jun 2022 - PresentBuffalo, New York, UsAs part of the commercial real estate leadership team, I am responsible for collaborating on strategic planning and growth initiatives. In addition to several other initiatives, I have taken a lead role growing the M&T affordable housing platform since 2019, as well as enhancing and expanding new capital partnerships for M&T Bank. -
Executive Vice PresidentM&T Bank Jun 2022 - PresentBuffalo, New York, Us
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FellowWharton Penn Institute For Urban Research Sep 2016 - Apr 2019Focus on flood risk and sea level rise resiliency as well as affordable housing.
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Member Of The Board Of DirectorsEnterprise Community Investment, Inc. Sep 2014 - Apr 2019Columbia, Md, Us -
Senior Industry FellowHarvard Joint Center For Housing Studies Jul 2014 - Apr 2019Engaged in research and writing related to housing finance and affordable housing policy.
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PrincipalMichael Berman Consulting, Llc Feb 2014 - Apr 2019Michael Berman Consulting, LLC, is a real estate finance advisor to lenders, buyers of rental properties, vendors to the lender/investor industries, as well as think tanks and trade associations. As a consultant and/or board member, my value proposition focuses on growing best in class enterprises through a combination of sound corporate growth strategy, innovative product development , vertical and horizontal integration, technology utilization, and adapting to and influencing policy changes in Washington, DC. My qualifications are based on my extensive experience in (1) growing and managing CWCapital, a successful, vertically integrated multifamily and commercial real estate finance company, as well as (2) formulating housing finance policy as a senior member of the Obama Administration team at HUD, as Chairman of the MBA, and as Chairman of the MBA's task force on the future of the government role in housing finance.
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Board MemberBellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, Llc Feb 2017 - Dec 2018Cleveland, Ohio, UsCommercial and multifamily mortgage banker, lender, and loan servicer with nationwide offices. Dynamic growth trajectory of over 30% per year for the last 4 years. First in class lender/servicer representing all major life companies as well as FannieMae, FreddieMac, FHA, and several CMBS lenders. -
Senior AdvisorOpenmatters Jan 2017 - Dec 2018Advisory services focused on both linear and disruptive technology strategies and engagement in the digital economy.
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Member Of The Board Of TrusteesNational Housing Conference May 2014 - Apr 2017Washington, Dc, Us -
Senior Advisor - Housing FinanceDepartment Of Housing And Urban Development Nov 2012 - Jan 2014Advised Cabinet Secretary Shaun Donovan on housing finance policy, including single family and multifamily policies and programs. I worked closely with the Secretary, other senior officials in the Obama Administration, and members of Congress on formulating positions on long-term housing finance reform - the future of FannieMae, FreddieMac, FHA, and the government role in housing finance. Also worked on several other single family and multifamily finance issues, including (1) risk retention rule-making, (2) increasing regulatory certainty with the goal of increasing the flow of mortgage credit, (3) helping to create refinancing programs for underwater homeowners, and (4) advising on settlement of enforcement claims regarding poor lending practices. Liaison to the White House, Treasury, FHFA, and various other federal agencies as well as Congress on these issues.
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President & Ceo And Board MemberCw Capital Llc Oct 1985 - Sep 2012Founder of national commercial and multifamily vertically integrated lender/servicer. CW grew loan originations by 55%+ annually for several years, while maintaining credit quality. Corporate culture was grounded in hands-on real estate skills, relationship building, best in class underwriting, and customer focused loan servicing. Grew CW to $4 Billion annual originations - the #3 multifamily agency lender in the US. Member of the Board and Executive Committee of CW Financial Services. CW sold to Fortress Investment Group in 2010 and then to Walker & Dunlop in 2012.
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Executive Board Of DirectorsNational Multihousing Council Jan 1993 - Jul 2012Collaborated with other industry leaders on cutting edge issues facing the multifamily industry, including policy issues focused on the future of the government role in housing finance (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA), capital markets, and changes in the demographics and structure of multifamily housing arena.
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Past Chairman Of The BoardMortgage Bankers Association Oct 2010 - Oct 2011Washington, Dc, UsStrategically led the Board of the association, focusing on changing the direction of the organization and the industry as it emerged from the housing crisis, including hiring CEO Dave Stevens, and chairing the Council on Ensuring Secondary Mortgage Market Liquidity - the Future of FannieMae and FreddieMac (2008-11). -
AttorneyGaston & Snow 1977 - 1985Practiced law in large national firm, focused on project finance arena, representing major investment banks, real estate developers, and sophisticated entrepreneurs. Projects ranged from large real estate developments to hydro-electric power plants to R&D project financing.
Michael Berman Education Details
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University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law SchoolJd -
Harvard UniversityGovernment
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Deerfield AcademyHigh School
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Harvard UniversityBachelor Of Arts - Ba
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Berman
What company does Michael Berman work for?
Michael Berman works for M&t Realty Capital Corporation
What is Michael Berman's role at the current company?
Michael Berman's current role is EVP-Executive Advisor and Board Member of M&T Realty Capital Corporation.
What schools did Michael Berman attend?
Michael Berman attended University Of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Harvard University, Deerfield Academy, Harvard University.
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