Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim

This time, Kevin sat down with the inimitable Beth O’Brien, Founder of CoreVest Finance. During this episode, Kevin learned about Beth’s “maniacal obsession” with being a true cradle-to-grave lender starting in 2011. Over the past ten years, CoreVest has achieved significant growth, $12B in origination, with multiple securitizations under their belt. Beth has ensured the firm’s ability to scale the business through focusing on standardization. Their “Burgers, Fries, and Shakes”...

Eric from Roc360 joined Kevin for a great interview. They took a trip down memory lane, talking about the Private Lending Industry’s evolution from Eric’s perspective and how Roc has grown right alongside it. He learned about Roc’s holistic approach and drive to be a full-service capital provider to the space. Kevin and Eric also talked about the challenges in operating a business during pandemic in New York. Thank you...

For this episode, Kevin had the unique pleasure of sitting down with the CEO and Founder of Temple View Capital and MCM Capital: Steven Trowern. They talked a lot about Temple View’s history and growth over the years and discussed their focus on maintaining a startup mentality. Kevin and Steve also spent some time comparing the pandemic crisis to the global financial crisis of 2008 – and had some laughs...

This time, Kevin sat down with the man himself – Rocky Butani with PrivateLenderLink.com. Rocky visited Kevin in his office before the California Mortgage Association summer seminar. Together, they discussed the evolution of PLL and where it’s headed. What Kevin found most interesting was learning about Rocky’s love for the space and his deep understanding of its dynamics. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, Liquid Logics and Mortgage...

This episode was so much fun! Renee discussed Bloomfield’s view on CRE finance and how they grew their business nationwide. Kevin learned about her disciplined approach as a partner at Bloomfield Capital as Renee explained their strong underwriting, utilization of data, and focused approach to capital used to build their national lending business. Kevin also learned about how Bloomfield expanded their business utilizing data and local intelligence. Episode Transcript: Kevin...

Kevin sat down with Chris Hanson of Hanson Capital. He learned a lot about Chris’s story in building Hanson Capital since 2008! His inspiring bootstrap story was a true testament to adapting to the market. Chris also shared how he built their real estate investment business and what data drives his decision-making. Kevin also got to learn a little about the Hanson Capital team and how they built their flat,...

What’s better than a podcast on the fly? Kevin enjoyed catching up with Michael Ramin – a long-time friend and much-loved industry leader – when they sat down for an impromptu interview during sponsor set-up at our Captivate event. Kevin got to learn more about Sharestates’ history as a crowdfunding business and multi-disciplined lender.   Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: You're listening to Lender Lounge with Kevin, a podcast dedicated to...

“Act with Honor” is more than a catchphrase for the team at Civic Financial Services. In this episode, Kevin sat down with William Tessar and Whit McCarthy to discuss the company’s history, the backstory behind their recent merger, and their unwavering dedication to company culture.   Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: You're listening to Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim, a podcast dedicated to the private lending industry. I'm Kevin Kim and...

On the road in Texas, Kevin visited with Zack Lofton with Loan Ranger Capital. He got to learn about their “garage band debt fund” and how Loan Ranger has grown rapidly in a short period of time in the central Texas market. Kevin and Zack also talked about building the brand, staying lean and mean, and growing a great company culture. He also got to learn about Zack’s background as...

For this episode, Kevin took a trip to visit with Vincent Balagia at Stallion Capital’s headquarters in Austin, Texas. Vincent shared more about the history of Stallion Capital and discussed his perspective on leadership and culture. They also had a lively discussion about the local market conditions in central Texas. Listen in to learn more. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up.   Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: All...

For this episode, Kevin interviewed Peter Steigedler, the best-dressed man in Hard Money! Listen in to learn more about Peter’s career path at the German consulate, to real estate broker, to principal at Fidelity Mortgage Lenders – one of the oldest shops in private lending. Kevin got know Peter as a person as well as they discussed his work with the Guardians of Los Angeles Jewish Home. Stay up-to-date with...

Geraci’s Innovate Conference for 2021 was a massive success. While we were there with all of our wonderful clients and friends, Kevin had the opportunity to interview Kristina Sawyer with Arixa Capital, Ruben Izgelov with WeLend, and Vincent Balagia with Stallion Capital. The purpose of this episode was to get a better understanding of their local markets. All three individuals have immense expertise of their local and surrounding geographies and...

For this episode, Kevin interviewed Kevin Werner with Renovo Financial. The Kevin’s discussed the history of Renovo, its values, and its steady growth over its 10-year life cycle. They went into a pretty deep discussion on this episode, talking about their expansion philosophy, their internal culture, and their obsession with customer service. Listen in to learn more. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up.   Episode Transcript: Kevin...

For this episode, Scott Rerucha, CEO and founder of Legacy Group Capital in Washington state, joined Kevin to discuss the unique way the firm built their business and avoided a single foreclosure in their 10-year history. Scott discussed his background as a banker, investor, and private lender Scott and how that has affected his ideas about the firm’s growth, the Legacy team, and values as a company. Stay up-to-date with...

A partner at Armanino who leads the Real Estate Investment Fund practice, Jason Gilbert and Kevin go way back. Listen in to learn more about Jason’s story coming up at Armanino, serving the private lending industry, and becoming partner. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up.   Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Welcome, everyone, to another episode of Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim. Today, I have a colleague and...

In this episode, Kevin sat down with Melissa Martorella, Geraci LLP’s newest partner. As the department head for Geraci’s banking & finance team, Melissa shared the journey that brought her to embrace her new role. Listen in to learn more about Melissa as a person and her role at the firm. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up.   Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Hey everyone. Kevin Kim here...

For episode 6, Kevin interviewed Curt Altig, founding principal of Builders Capital, a national private lender focused on construction lending. Listen in to learn how Curt started Builders Capital and grew the company with the help of his world-class leadership team. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up.   Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Welcome, everyone. Thank you for joining us for this episode of the podcast, Lender Lounge...

In this episode, Kevin sat down with Greg Hebner, the managing director and portfolio manager at Arixa Capital. With over 20 years of experience in real estate, Greg has been on all sides of the private lending business from origination, loss mitigation, accounting, and asset management. Listen in to learn more about Greg as a person, professional, and industry leader. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up.  ...

In this unscripted episode, Kevin interviewed fellow Geraci partners Anthony Geraci, Esq., and Nema Daghbandan, Esq. Kevin, Nema, and Anthony shared war stories, personal histories, and perspectives on various aspects of the private lending industry. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up.   Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Welcome everyone to a live edition of the podcast. I'm here today with my partners. It's still coronavirus time so we're...

In this episode, Kevin interviewed client and friend, Noah Brocious, to learn more about Capital Fund 1, its history, and its secrets to success. Listen in to find out more about Capital Fund 1 and why they are one of many successful funds in the industry. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up.  

In the podcast’s second episode, Kevin interviewed Romney Navarro with Noble Capital. This interview took place at the peak of the pandemic lockdown and gives an interesting flashback into Kevin and Romney’s thoughts at the time. Kevin and Romney also talked about life, business, Noble Capital’s history, and Romney’s career in the private lending space. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up.   Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: Welcome...

In this inaugural episode of Lender Lounge with Kevin Kim, Kevin interviews Dr. Steve Pollack, Co-Founder of Anchor Loans, the nation’s largest fix & flip lender. Learn more about Steve, his story as an entrepreneur and professional poker player, and the history of Anchor Loans. Stay up-to-date with all upcoming webinars and podcasts: https://geracilawfirm.com/sign-up   Episode Transcript: Kevin Kim: All right, guys, welcome to the inaugural, very first recording of...