Highly regarded in the commercial real estate finance industry as a leader and top loan originator, Bob Falese, Senior Managing Director and Branch Manager of Berkadia’s Philadelphia Mortgage Banking team, has originated transactions valued at more than $20 billion utilizing more than 50 different internal and external capital sources.
With over 20 years’ experience, Bob has distinguished himself as a respected authority on virtually every type of commercial loan – construction, interim, permanent mortgages, tax-free financing, participating mortgages, and equity investments – and for all manner of institution, including life insurance companies, banks, credit companies, investment banks, REITs and pension funds.
Under Bob’s leadership, the Philadelphia Branch has established itself as a dominant capital markets provider and intermediary – both regionally and nationally – producing over $25 billion in new financing over the last decade.
Bob earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.