Episode 15: Creating Cash Flow by Lending on Commercial Real Estate
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“I’m kind of an adrenaline junkie, so I love that the deals we do are fast moving. We provide a certain niche service to clients and by understanding, really getting under the hood of complex, fast-moving investments, we get those deals figured out quickly. I also love that I get to travel around the country and learn a lot.”
About the Interview
After the Great Financial Crisis, banks became much more restrictive about making loans to real estate investors. In this episode, Paul Slider explains how Calmwater Capital has filled that gap, making bridge loans secured by all types of commercial real estate throughout the U.S. In the process, Calmwater has grown while their borrower clients have access to capital when and where they need it most.
Paul Slider
Managing Director, Calmwater Capital
Paul Slider is Managing Director of Credit and Underwriting at Calmwater Capital responsible for the structuring, underwriting, and execution of Calmwater’s capital placement opportunities.
Prior to joining Calmwater, Paul served as a Vice President at Cantor Commercial Real Estate responsible for the underwriting, structuring, and approval of west coast originated CMBS and balance sheet transactions. During his tenure he was selected by CCRE’s executive team to lead the development and deployment of an institutional-quality credit underwriting platform. Previous postings include originations and credit focused roles at GE Capital Real Estate as well as Wells Fargo’s Real Estate Banking Group. Paul has also served in the United States Air Force, where he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Paul holds an M.B.A. from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and a B.S. in Finance from Regis University.
