 Aaron Abelson - Upper Midwest
Sr. Vice President
520 West Erie St. #300-S
Chicago, IL 60654877-433-3878
312-640-7424
312-642-9291 (fax)
In 2009 Aaron Abelson was appointed as senior vice president for Alliant Capital, LLC, a leading debt and equity financier as well as Fannie Mae DUS™ lender. In this new role, he will be responsible for multifamily loan origination in the Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Prior to joining Alliant Capital, Mr. Abelson served as senior vice president and mid-west regional manager for HSBC Bank USA, N.A, Chicago. His primary objective was to recruit and manage a Midwest origination team focused on commercial real estate finance business. Mr. Abelson guided the team through the originations of permanent, fixed rate apartment loans for sale to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac platforms as well as construction and short term bridge financing. Under his direction, the team closed more than $150 million of new agency loan production in a 16 month period.
As regional director for Arbor National Commercial Mortgage, Mr. Abelson built and managed the Chicago regional office. During his tenure with Arbor, he personally originated more than $600 million of new agency conduit and mezzanine business between 2000 and 2006. Mr. Abelson cultivated and leveraged multiple long-term relationships with regional and national apartment owners and developers to generate more than 70 percent of repeat client business. Serving as assistant vice president for Baird Warner Real Estate Capital, Mr. Abelson originated more than $100 of new loan production, created complex cash flow models and underwrote office, retail, multifamily and industrial assets.
Mr. Abelson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin and graduated in 2002 as a Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School.
“Aaron and the Alliant team performed exactly how they said they would and met the terms of the original applications. Working with Alliant Capital and their insurance partners we were able to lower the borrower's insurance premium by nearly 40 percent, allowing us to secure the financing. Having exceeded my expectations at nearly every step of the process, I look forward to working with Aaron and Alliant Capital on future transactions.” - Ryan Welsh, Greenview Financial Corporation
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 David Boyles - California
Senior Loan Consultant
2300 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 100
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 464-6028
(949) 244-7304
(714) 456-0073 Fax
David Boyles came to Alliant Capital LLC in 2009 after six years with Washington Mutual, where he was both a loan consultant and staff real estate appraiser in the multi-family term lending department. Prior to Washington Mutual, he was a Portfolio Manager for a high net worth individual with substantial real estate holdings consisting of industrial, retail and office properties. David Boyles is a licensed Real Estate Broker and a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in the State of California and has been professionally involved in real estate since graduating from USC in 1984.
“You handled everything in a very gracious businesslike manner, keeping me posted and making everything clear and simple. I was pleasantly surprised how smoothly the whole process went, and with so little effort on my part, to a timely finish. Just want to thank you for helping me make my financial position greatly improved with your advice and excellent service. I look forward to working with you again when I have the opportunity to acquire more income property” – Pauline Stewart, Oceanside, CA
“David – Sam and I could not have been your easiest clients, but from the moment this process began you never lost your patience, good cheer and obvious devotion to our best interests.” – Dan Lichtenstein, Redondo Beach, CA |
 Doug Lutz
Senior Loan Officer
1001 Bayhill Drive, Suite 200
San Bruno, CA 94066
650-616-4243
650-616-4248 (fax)
Doug Lutz joined Alliant Capital LLC in October 2009 with over 25 years experience in commercial real estate lending and loan administration, most recently as Director of Lending for California Mortgage and Realty, a $450 million private money lender. Previously, he was with Citibank as the Northwest Region Director responsible for over $1.6 billion in multifamily and commercial loan originations as well as management of a $10 billion loan portfolio. Mr. Lutz is a licensed California Real Estate Broker and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from California State University Northridge.
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Vice President
6091 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 760-0936
(800) 528-8551
(520) 749-4551 fax
Jarett Blasberg joined Alliant Capital LLC in 2005. As vice president for the Southwest office, Mr. Blasberg manages loan originations in Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
Prior to joining the Alliant Capital team full-time, he interned with the company for more than two years while attending college at the University of Arizona. As an intern, he assisted with transactional due diligence, conducted market analysis, supported loan originations and contributed to the closing of more than $500 million in apartment and mobile home park loans.
Since his promotion to vice president of the Southwest office, Mr. Blasberg has closed more than $1 billion in loan originations for apartment and mobile home parks utilizing the Fannie Mae® platform. Mr. Blasberg and other members for the Southwest office are working on completing an additional $300 million in transactions through the end of the year.
Mr. Blasberg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the Eller School of Business at the University of Arizona.
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"Alliant Capital made the process simple and straight forward without the brain damage we have experienced with other lenders. No large company bureaucracy. Jeff far exceeds expectations and delivers exactly what he promises." - Ron Muffett
Jeff Stuart joined the company in 2001. Prior to Alliant he spent eight years as a principal in several residential development companies where he oversaw the construction and development of over $50 million in for-sale housing. He also spent three years as the financial officer for a Northwest multifamily development company and one year with Goodman Financial Services (now Pinnacle) as a property manager. Jeff started his career with Touche Ross (now Deloitte Touche) as a CPA in their Seattle, WA audit practice. Jeff holds a BA from the University of Washington. |
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 John Marr - Northeast/Midwest
Sr. Vice President
Six Landmark Square, 4th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 359-5694
(800) 260-4963
(203) 359-5894 fax
Since 1992, John Marr has served as senior vice president of the Midwest region for Alliant Capital LLC a leading debt and equity financier and Fannie Mae DUS® lender. Mr. Marr brings more than 30 years experience in real estate financing to his loan origination responsibilities for the Midwest region.
Prior to joining Alliant Capital LLC, Mr. Marr served as senior vice president in the investment baking department at PaineWebber (now UBS), a stock brokerage and asset management firm, where he financed healthcare facilities and multifamily housing. While at PaineWebber, he structured and administered one of the first national multifamily conduit lending programs within the company’s mortgage banking subsidiary.
As a vice president for Citibank in the New York real estate industries division, he handled construction loans for apartments, shopping centers and office buildings and lines of credit for the bank’s major real estate clients. Mr. Marr also underwrote tax exempt bonds for state housing agencies through Citibank’s municipal bond department.
Mr. Marr received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Hartwick College and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
"My experience with Alliant Capital and John Marr is excellent. They understand apartments, are very responsive and have been able to close loans for me that other lenders have been unable to do. I highly recommend them" - George VanVliet
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 Yancey Strait - South
Sr. Vice President
6175 Main Street, Suite 360
Frisco,TX 75034
(214) 618-9849
(866) 681-6627
(214) 18-3418 fax
Yancey Strait joined Alliant Capital LLC, a multifamily debt and equity financier and Fannie Mae DUS® lender, in September 2008 as a senior vice president responsible for originating multifamily debt in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska and Kansas.
Most recently, Mr. Strait was a vice president with Countywide Commercial Real Estate Finance in Plano, Texas where both he and Billy Hurst, his partner, were responsible for growing various business lines and developing company presence in the southwest region. Mr. Strait was Countrywide Commercial’s initial hire in Texas. He originated both multifamily and commercial real estate debt with a focus on the $1 to $10 million loan sector and successfully originated and closed more than 85 transactions in a period of two years.
Prior to his position at Countrywide Commercial, Mr. Strait worked on two origination teams with J.P. Morgan Mortgage Capital in Dallas. These teams focused on transactions of all sizes with borrowers ranging from individual investors to institutional owners. Mr. Strait started his commercial real estate career with J.P. Morgan Mortgage Capital at its headquarters in Atlanta. In this role, he supported the CEO and senior management team as an analyst. Mr. Strait provided detailed analysis for the credit and origination sides of the business in addition to being active in the firm’s national marketing efforts.
Mr. Strait holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University as well as a Master of Land Economics and Real Estate degree from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.
"Billy Hurst & Yancey Strait along with the entire Alliant Capital team took the time to understand my client's property and his needs and not just send me a quote. In a world where some Fannie lenders have become a commodity, Alliant Capital proved they were clearly ahead of the competition."- Hook Harmeling, Senior Director, Metropolitan Capital Advisors
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Sr. Vice President
6175 Main Street, Suite 360
Frisco,TX 75034
(214) 618-9849
(866) 681-6627
(214) 618-3418 fax
Billy Hurst joined Alliant Capital LLC, a multifamily debt and equity financier and Fannie Mae DUS® lender, in 2008 as senior vice president with the responsibility of multifamily loan origination for the South region which includes primarily Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Mr. Hurst and Yancey Strait, his partner in the South region, have quickly developed a strong presence through the introduction of Alliant Capital to their longstanding clients, utilizing relationships that have been developed for more than a decade. Mr. Hurst has been involved in the origination and closing of approximately $4 billion of transactions throughout the United States with loan sizes ranging from $1 million to large and highly structured portfolios.
Prior to joining Alliant Capital, Mr. Hurst was the senior vice president of the Dallas office for Countrywide Commercial Real Estate Finance. He was responsible for establishing the firm's presence in the Southwest region with a primary focus on developing relationships and originating approximately $1 billion in permanent and structured debt products for the firm's clients.
Before his work at Countrywide, Mr. Hurst helped to establish and grow the Dallas office for JP Morgan Mortgage Capital. He was responsible for the origination and underwriting of commercial real estate transactions for its clients throughout the Southwest region. While at JP Morgan, Mr. Hurst was involved in the origination and closing of more than $2 billion of commercial real estate loans.
Mr. Hurst began his career as a charter member of Archon Financial (now Goldman Sachs Commercial Mortgage Capital) where he successfully completed the Analyst Training Program and was promoted to associate. While at Archon, Mr. Hurst participated in the origination and closing of approximately $500 million of loan transactions in each region of the United States.
He received his Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Economics and Business Administration from Austin College.
"Our client's Fannie Mae loan was coming due on February 1, 2009, and they were given an underwritten NOI that was significantly lower than what was approved pre-Application by the existing lender -- cutting our borrower's loan dollars by approximately 10%.
Within 24 hours of our call, Billy Hurst, Yancey Strait and the team at Alliant Capital had all the appropriate questions asked and answered, told us what their underwritten NOI would be, and had their credit committee assure us there would be no surprises at the end if the borrower decided to switch horses and move forward with Alliant. This loan was pulled from the existing lender December 28th and closed January 30th with Alliant Capital. The borrower received the loan amount he needed to close the loan and he couldn't be happier. Our hats are off to Billy, Yancey and the whole Alliant Capital crew." - Connie Bidne of Midwest Commercial Mortgage, LLC
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 Don Frankman
Senior Loan Consultant
2300 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 100
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 464-6029
(949) 533-2377
(714) 456-0073 Fax
Don Frankman, Senior Loan Consultant is responsible for originating new loan production in California and the Western United States under the Fannie Mae DUS and 3 MAX Programs. He specializes in multifamily lending and has been a production leader during his 20-year career. Mr. Frankman brings significant real estate finance, commercial real estate valuation, and banking knowledge to Alliant Capital LLC.
Mr. Frankman’s prior work experience includes over 10 years as Vice President for Chase Commercial Term Lending Group and Citibank Commercial Real Estate Finance where he originated and underwrote over $2 billion in commercial loan originations throughout the Western United States. In addition, Mr. Frankman served as Chief Appraiser for American Savings, First Federal Savings and HomeFed Bank. He is a graduate from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s of science degree in Real Estate. |
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 Ed Wilson - Southeast / Mid-Atlantic
Senior Loan Officer
2300 M Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 973-2888
(301) 728-2568 cell
(202) 973-2889 fax
Edward Wilson joined Alliant Capital in 2009 and is responsible for originating new loans in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States. Mr. Wilson has over eight years of Fannie Mae DUS Multifamily experience, and has originated over $800 million in loan production since 2003. Prior to joining Alliant Capital, Mr. Wilson was a vice president with Green Park Financial (now Walker & Dunlop). Mr. Wilson earned a MBA from the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina and holds a bachelor’s degree from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia.
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Sr. Vice President
6091 East Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 760-0936
(800) 528-8551
(520) 749-4551 fax
Jay Blasberg joined the company in 1992. Prior to Alliant, he spent over 20 years in the commercial real estate industry as a correspondent to life insurance companies and thrifts with his own business. Having originated billions of dollars of multifamily loans during the course of his career, Jay is recognized nationally for his leadership in the expeditious handling of time-sensitive purchase money transactions, complicated refinances, as well as the instituting and restructuring of loan portfolios.
"Well you did it again! Three apartment loans, totaling over $23,000,000, in three states, all delivered according to promise. Jay, I can't tell you enough how refreshing it is to have someone like yourself to take the lead in the loan process. Your attention to every small detail and your responsiveness to my every request is certainly above and beyond. I really appreciate your understanding of the operations of an older, yet well maintained apartment community like Retro City and your ability to see the merits of the opportunity. Your thirty years as an apartment lender surely stands out. Please thank everyone in your Processing and Underwriting Departments. You couldn't ask for a friendlier group of professionals. Be assured that you'll be the first person I call for our next project financing." - Shahram Afshani, Managing Member, Retro City, LLC
"Thank you for closing The Village at Stonybrook apartment loan last month. This is the fifth successful apartment financing you have funded for us. After almost $38,000,000 in loans, it never ceases to amaze me how accurate you are in your ability to deliver. Jay, it is such a pleasure dealing with a direct lender who really does what he says he is going to do. I appreciate everyone in your company that assists in this process. What great leadership from you and what a great team of professionals that really understands this business. Village at Stonybrook is certainly not our last deal, but be assured whatever we buy next will be with you and the great folks at Alliant." - Richard Hewitt
"I wanted to take the time to thank you and your team at Alliant for closing our newest round of apartment refinances. Over the years, you have closed more than 30 loans for us in an aggregate loan amount of over $200,000,000. What is really impressive to me is that you always delivered what you promised up front. I can't remember even one deal that came up short; in fact, many of your delivered loan amounts exceeded our application amounts. It has been reassuring to me over the last twenty years that we have had such a capable partner in you and Alliant in the building of our business. Jay, your contribution in helping HSL Properties become the largest multifamily owner in Southern Arizona is more than appreciated. We look forward to many more years of successful apartment investment and will continue to count on the exemplary service performed by you and your company." - Humberto S. Lopez, HSL Properties
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Senior Loan Consultant
2300 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 100
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 464-6027
(949) 689-8851 cell
(714) 456-0073 fax
In 2009 Jeff Schoff was appointed senior loan consultant Alliant Capital LLC, a leading debt and equity financier as well as Fannie Mae DUS® lender. In this new role, he will be responsible for the origination of small multifamily loans throughout the United States with focused efforts in California.
Prior to joining Alliant Capital, Mr. Schoff served as senior loan officer for Centennial Bank in Fountain Valley, California. His primary objective was loan production in California, Arizona and Nevada for income properties using the bank’s portfolio programs that were multi term with fixed rates. Mr. Schoff performed site inspections, financial analyses and credit reviews as well as managed the presentation and oversaw funding through to the loan committee
As vice president for Key Bank Real Estate Capital, Mr. Schoff managed the western region of the Permanent Product Specialists (PPS) division which consisted of a portfolio in excess of $42 billion. As a PPS, he specialized in the financing of income properties for private investors leveraging Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, life and pension, and conduit funding platforms. Serving as vice president for ARCS Commercial Mortgage Company, Mr. Schoff opened and managed offices in Orange County, California and Phoenix, Arizona. He originated loans in the $1 to $32 million range utilizing the Fannie Mae DUS program and conduit loan practices.
Mr. Schoff received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Technology with a Construction Option from the University of California at Long Beach. He also holds contractor and real estate licenses in the state of California.
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Sr. Vice President
2300 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 100
Anaheim, CA 92806
(949) 242-9278
(866) 575-4929
(888) 866-6290 fax
Morgan Ferris joined Alliant Capital in 2008. He came to Alliant after having served as Chief Credit Officer with IndyMac Bank's commercial lending group. There he helped to launch and grow the group into one of the most successful small balance commercial real estate lenders in the country with a nearly $1.0 billion dollar origination run rate. As its CCO, Morgan's job was to tailor IndyMac's program to meet the requirements of the Fannie Mae Small Loan Program. His main focus prior to becoming CCO was staffing the sales force and developing and implementing the IndyMac's product, process and pricing strategies for the newly formed group.
Before being hired away from the Washington Mutual Commercial Group to help start the IndyMac's commercial lending group, Morgan was Senior Vice President for Commercial Capital Bank ((CCB), purchased by Washington Mutual Oct. 2006). In 2005 and 2006, CCB originated over $4.0 billion of income property loans. Prior to CCB, Morgan was the Senior Loan Originator with Washington Mutual, Marcus & Millichap Capital and Hawthorne Savings. He has funded in excess of $750 Million in commercial and multi-family loans. Morgan holds an MBA from Chapman University in Orange, CA and a Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly University in Pomona, CA.
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 Yuri Kletsman - Northeast
Sr. Vice President
1 Penn Plaza, Suite #3606
New York, NY 10119
212.786.7368
866.770.1977
212.786.7369 fax
In 2009, Yuri Kletsman joined Alliant Capital LLC. He serves as a senior vice president responsible for multifamily loan origination in the Northeast region including New York, New Jersey, Maine, Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire and Virginia.
Prior to joining Alliant Capital LLC, Mr. Kletsman was employed by Centerline Capital Group in New York where he served as vice president of commercial real estate. In this position he was responsible for the origination of commercial real estate loans with an emphasis in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending platforms. During this time, Mr. Kletsman originated and closed more than $100 million in loan transactions.
Earlier in his career Mr. Kletsman served in a variety of leadership roles within the financial industry. While employed with Fairmont Capital, LLC as a senior loan originator, he led the team of Fairmont originators to close an excess of $250 million of commercial real estate transactions. As an institutional stock broker for H.J. Meyers & Co., Mr. Kletsman raised liquid assets for his clients totaling more than $350 million for average hold periods of three to six months while achieving an average return of more than 25 percent for his clients.
Mr. Kletsman received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Communications from Temple University.
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