Avatar Financial Group LLC, a Seattle-based hard money bridge lender for commercial real estate, has appointed Jeffrey Weingart as Senior Vice President of Originations. In this role, Weingart will be responsible for underwriting and originating commercial real estate loans, developing new business opportunities and expanding the company’s national platform.
With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Weingart has successfully underwritten transactions worth $6 billion. This includes more than $1.1 billion in bridge and permanent loans on behalf of various capital sources. He is well-versed in managing different risk profiles across all types of real estate assets such as distressed properties, transitional assets, development projects and stabilized projects. Based out of Boston, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the team at Avatar.
Prior to joining Avatar Financial Group LLC , Weingart served as Senior Vice President for A10 Capital where he was responsible for originations and underwriting nationwide direct capital solutions . He also held senior-level positions at The Bancorp , a specialized lender ,and UC Funds,a national balance sheet lender .
“Jeffrey’s extensive career in commercial real estate speaks volumes about his expertise in originating complex deals while maintaining strong client relationships,” said T.R.Hazelrigg IV,president,and co-founderofAvatarFinancialGroupLLC.”Weareexcitedtohavehimonboardandlookforwardtoseeinghismajorcontributionsinourgrowthasacompany.”
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