SANTA MONICA, CA - Alex J. Katz recently joined Berkeley Point Capital LLC as a Director in its Santa Monica, CA office. The addition of Alex to the Santa Monica origination team follows a significant expansion in the firm’s Santa Monica office, where the underwriting staff has been doubled in the past six months. Alex will originate multifamily loans nationally for the firm.
Alex most recently served as Principal of CastleRock Enterprises, Inc. where he arranged commercial real estate debt throughout the US including senior debt, mezzanine, and preferred equity. In addition, he raised common equity, negotiated joint venture agreements, and established proprietary lending platform relationships with top tier lenders for the firm.
Prior to this, Alex served as Managing Director of Meridian Capital Group, LLC’s Los Angeles, and Dallas offices where he was engaged in management and development of the firm’s commercial real estate finance and advisory businesses. He has been involved in billions of dollars of origination, placement and execution of commercial real estate debt and equity transactions during his career to date. Previously Alex worked as a Land Developer for Kushner Companies in Florham Park, NJ.
Alex earned his BA in Economics from Yeshiva University and a JD From Seton Hall University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey, and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in New York, California and Israel.
“Alex brings extensive knowledge and key client relationships nationwide to our growing Santa Monica office”, said Jim McDevitt, President, Berkeley Point Capital.
“Our new ownership is committed to expanding the firm’s reach and the addition of such a seasoned Originator to our team is another step in this direction.“ Mitch Clarfield, Senior Managing Director in Berkeley Point’s Santa Monica office notes “Alex brings a wealth of experience and long term relationships to our origination effort. I am looking forward to working with Alex to bring Berkeley Point Capital’s best-in-class execution capabilities and track record to his client base.”
about berkeley point capital
Berkeley Point Capital LLC is one of the nation’s leading multifamily capital solutions providers. The firm boasts a 30+ year history and a servicing portfolio of over $29 billion representing in excess of 2,100 loans in 45 states and the District of Columbia. This extensive and diverse national platform allows us to provide our clients with superior execution in every market in the country.
Berkeley Point is owned by entities affiliated with Ranieri Real Estate Partners LP and WL Ross & Co. LLC. As a part of its multifamily expertise, the firm offers the full complement of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA products.
Focusing on a three-pronged strategy of exceptional people, unique multifamily capital solutions and superior technology, our team of 200 people located in nine offices across the nation provides our customers a competitive advantage through speed, creativity, ease of interface and certainty of execution.
For more information on Berkeley Point Capital, please visit our website at www.berkpoint.com