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- Travel
JUSTIN T. TAYLOR
Boston
Summary
Results-driven Commercial Real Estate Finance Executive with over 10 years of experience in agency and bridge lending, underwriting, and credit analysis. Led teams in screening and production management while collaborating with executives to deliver multifamily financing solutions across Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, Bridge, and CMBS platforms.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Screening
Arbor Realty Trust
Boston, MA
02.2026 - Current
- Lead a team of eight analysts responsible for upfront screening, deal structuring, and term sheet issuance across Agency, FHA, Bridge, and CMBS executions.
- Collaborated with a six-person originations team to evaluate and structure financing solutions for identified opportunities.
- Oversaw business and credit decisions to support and streamline high-volume commercial real estate originations.
- Acted as primary liaison for high-priority transactions, directly reporting insights and updates to the Managing Director.
- Prepared executive reporting on pipeline activity, production metrics, and market trends.
Assistant Vice President, Screening
Arbor Realty Trust
Boston, MA
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Managed screening workflows and analyst team to enhance support for national multifamily originations.
- Reviewed complex transactions and structured debt solutions while collaborating with originators on execution strategy.
- Provided support to junior analysts to enhance their performance and knowledge. and improved screening efficiency.
Senior Director
Arbor Realty Trust
Boston, MA
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Led underwriting and screening of agency and bridge opportunities to align with strategic goals.
- Collaborated with production teams to evaluate credit risk and recommend optimal financing structures.
- Facilitated departmental initiatives and contributed to analyst development.
Associate Underwriter
Arbor Realty Trust
Boston, MA
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Analyzed and evaluated over twenty multifamily transactions for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, ensuring compliance and risk management for investments exceeding $100 million.
- Compiled and finalized underwriting packages and loan recommendations for approval.
- Assessed credit quality and provided structuring recommendations based on thorough review of borrower credit and financial documentation.
Director
Arbor Realty Trust
Boston, MA
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Evaluated and organized commercial real estate financing opportunities to meet investor objectives.
- Engaged with originators to evaluate proceeds sizing and execution alternatives, aimed at delivering effective financing solutions.
- Conducted transaction analysis to enhance agency lending platform capabilities and support growth initiatives.
- Directed a team of analysts to enhance support for loan originators throughout active debt origination and execution workflows.
Analyst
Arbor Realty Trust
Boston, MA
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Conducted financial analysis and provided underwriting support for multifamily financing opportunities, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Developed cash flow models, conducted market research, and completed preliminary loan sizing to support financing evaluations.
- Conducted data analysis to identify trends and support investment decisions.
- Developed and maintained financial models to evaluate portfolio performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Applied Analytics Concentration
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI05-2016
Skills
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and reporting
- Team leadership
- Financial modeling
- Training and mentoring
- Staff training
- Relationship building
- Employee development
Interests
Timeline
Vice President, Screening
Arbor Realty Trust
02.2026 - Current
Assistant Vice President, Screening
Arbor Realty Trust
02.2024 - 02.2026
Senior Director
Arbor Realty Trust
02.2022 - 02.2024
Associate Underwriter
Arbor Realty Trust
02.2021 - 02.2022
Director
Arbor Realty Trust
10.2017 - 02.2021
Analyst
Arbor Realty Trust
06.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Applied Analytics Concentration
Bryant University
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
Assistant Captain, Bryant University Men's Hockey, Vice President, Bryant University Men's Club Hockey, Francis Ouimet Scholar, Volunteer, Falmouth Youth Hockey Learn-to-Skate Program, Supporter, Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, Volunteer, Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries