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Jacob Ansbacher Joins ColumbiaNational Real Estate Finance, LLC

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…

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Jacob Ansbacher

Fitch Affirms ColumbiaNational’s Commercial Primary Servicer Rating

Fitch Ratings – New York – 20 Dec 2021: Fitch Ratings has affirmed ColumbiaNational Real Estate Finance, LLC’s (CNREF) primary servicer rating at ‘CPS2’. KEY RATING DRIVERS The affirmation of the rating reflects CNREF’s servicing group’s integral role in the broader company and strong sponsorship support with continued investment in technology, highly experienced and stable…

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October 2021 Update

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Recently Closed Transactions

Hotel Loan Closings – Recently Closed Transactions

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Bryan Leigh joins ColumbiaNational Real Estate Finance, LLC

Washington, DC (May 20, 2021) – ColumbiaNational Real Estate Finance, LLC, a leading commercial real estate mortgage banking firm, is pleased to announce the key acquisition of Bryan Leigh as Senior Vice President. He will be focused on arranging debt and equity for all deal profiles and all asset types, including land, data center, industrial/warehouse,…

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