About Banyan Commercial Capital

Capital Advisory,
Client-Centric to the Extreme

Independent. Unbiased. Relentless. We structure the right capital for every deal — debt, mezzanine, preferred equity, and joint venture equity — nationwide.

Meet the Team
$2B+
Transaction Volume
200+
Deals Closed
35+
Years Combined Experience
50
States Covered
Banyan Commercial Capital

Our Mission

Here is what we all know, but often don't admit. The market determines your rental income. Most of your property's operating expenses are somewhat fixed, though a few require the true expertise of an experienced sponsor. Leaving the cost of capital as one of the key determinants of your investment return.

Yet, the pricing, leverage, terms, and overall cost of this capital varies widely from source to source, all the way up the capital stack. Our relationships and full understanding of what is available in the market for debt, mezzanine, and all types of equity, is our strength.

"Our role is to hammer out the best business deal for our client on every transaction."

What Makes Us Different

We don't just find capital — we engineer the optimal structure for your deal.

Truly Independent

We have no financial ties to any of our sources. This eliminates quotas and hurdles, as well as the pressure from capital sources to shoe-horn you into a product that may be less than optimal.

Bridge & Structured Debt Expertise

Deep expertise in bridge financing and structured debt allows us to create custom solutions for complex transactions that traditional lenders won't touch.

Full Capital Stack Coverage

Ability to bring in mezzanine or preferred equity when applicable. We're a one-stop shop for debt, mezzanine, preferred equity, and joint venture equity.

Small to Mid-Market Specialists

We focus on the small to mid-sized area of the market. The lenders that work the sub-$10M range are different than those in the $10M to $50M+ range. We know who to work with, and when.

Meet the Team

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Michael Brown
Principal
Throughout Michael's career, he has closed well over $8,000,000,000 in transactions including bridge and permanent debt, mezzanine, and equity.
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Joel Hubert
Managing Director
Joel brings over 10 years of commercial real estate experience across portfolio management, credit underwriting, and accounting, having overseen and financed more than $1 billion in assets across multiple property types.
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Zach Nimhauser
Managing Director
Zach has spent nearly 20 years in commercial real estate finance and has been with Banyan since 2008. As Managing Director, he has placed more than $500 million in debt and equity.
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Nico Pepia
Director
Nico graduated from Florida State with degrees in Finance and Management. His vast knowledge of finance allows him to articulate products and process in great detail.
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Ross Nimhauser
Director
Ross brings dedication and a results-driven approach to every transaction, ensuring clients receive the best possible capital solutions.
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Davi Lavi
Managing Director
Davi brings an international background in business development, operations, and sales strategy to Banyan, where he works with property owners and investors on financing opportunities nationwide.
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Elliot Sokol
Associate
Elliot is completing his B.S. in Finance with a Minor in Real Estate Development at the University of Maryland and is staying on with Banyan Commercial Capital part-time, continuing to work with clients and loan opportunities nationwide.
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Let's Talk About Your Deal

Whether you need senior debt, bridge financing, mezzanine, or equity — we'll find the right capital source and structure for your project.