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2023 Top Mortgage Brokers and Lenders

California
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By: Amy Wolff Sorter

Jonathan Lee and Shahin Yazdi

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George Smith Partners

$216 million

Generated $216 million in multifamily financing during 2022

Closed on 20 transactions

During 2022, George Smith Partners’ Jonathan Lee and Shahin Yazdi closed on $216 million in loans across 20 transactions.

The team’s most notable transaction involved $65.4 million in acquisition bridge financing for a 232-unit multifamily property in San Bernardino, CA. Lee and Yazdi found a lender that provided 70% loan-to-cost and a SOFR + 3.2% pricing. Additionally, there was no required interest reserve or any type of cash management during the initial loan term.

These are some of the reasons we selected Jonathan Lee and Shahin Yazdi for inclusion in the 2023 Connect CRE Top Mortgage Brokers and Lenders Awards. These awards recognize industry professionals who have demonstrated the highest commercial real estate finance standards.

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George Smith Partners' Jonathan LeeGeorge Smith Partners' Shahin Yazdi

About Amy Wolff Sorter

I love content. I love writing it, visualizing it, and manipulating it to fit into different formats. I have years of experience in working with content, both as creator and editor. The content I create and edit provides assistance with many goals, ranging from lead generation, to developing street cred through well-timed thought-leadership pieces. Content skills include, but aren't limited to, articles and blogs, e-mails, promotional collateral, infographics, e-books and white papers, website copy and more.
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