Washington, D.C. (March 31, 2025) – ColumbiaNational Real Estate Finance, LLC, a leading commercial real estate mortgage banking firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Jacob Ansbacher as Vice President – Originations. Based in the Washington, D.C. office, Jacob will focus on loan production, bringing his extensive experience in bridge and construction financing to the team.

Jacob joins ColumbiaNational with over a decade of experience in commercial real estate finance. Most recently, he worked in New York City as a consultant and for a private developer. Prior to that, he spent nine years with Poverni Sheikh Group in Baltimore, where he specialized in originating bridge and construction loans.

Jacob is a graduate of Tulane University with a degree in Finance and a native of Washington, D.C., where he attended Georgetown Day School.

“We are excited to welcome Jacob to ColumbiaNational,” said Kevin McCarthy, Managing Director. “Jacob’s extensive experience in bridge and construction lending, paired with his strong industry network, will bring added value to both our clients and our team. We are confident that his insights and dedication will play a key role in driving our continued growth and success in the region.”

Jacob officially joined ColumbiaNational on March 23, 2025, as Vice President – Originations. He will be based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, working closely with the firm’s loan origination team to provide creative and effective financing solutions for clients.

ColumbiaNational Real Estate Finance, LLC maintains origination offices in Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. The Columbia, Maryland office performs loan servicing and asset management for the $7.5 billion commercial mortgage loan portfolio. Since 1939, ColumbiaNational has provided competitive debt and equity solutions to institutional-quality commercial real estate owners.