Bankers Trust delivers commercial real estate financing solutions with flexible terms and a creative approach. We keep our focus on credit quality as we continually refine our products and services. That strategy has made us the bank of choice for many real estate developers and investors . With Bankers Trust, sound decisions can be made quickly.

Our professionals understand your needs and work with you to move your project forward. The Bankers Trust Commercial Real Estate team offers:

  • Long-term industry relationships in our market areas
  • Significant experience (several team members with over 25 years)
  • Same-day return calls on inquiries about loans or deposits
  • Minimal to no staff turnover in the past decade
Construction Financing

Construction financing for all commercial property types is a straightforward process through Bankers Trust’s Commercial Real Estate division. Expand or develop income-producing office, retail, multi-family and industrial projects with a lending program that includes:

  • Fixed or adjustable rate commercial mortgage loans with flexible terms
  • Loan amounts from $10 million to $75 million
  • Rates indexed to prime or spread over SOFR with a comparable term
  • Closing in 30 to 60 days

Initial underwriting information typically requested includes: project costs, construction schedule, site size, site improvements square footage, pre-leasing or pre-sales information, projected operating statement, and sponsor’s resume and financial statements.

Interim/Bridge Financing

In addition to longer-term, fixed-rate financing, we offer multi-level solutions to provide additional capital for construction, acquisition or rehabilitation of varied commercial property types. Interim/bridge loans are an option to provide short-term variable-rate financing en route to longer-term fixed-rate financing. Initial underwriting information typically requested includes: existing loan balance/use of funds, project costs, construction schedule, purchase agreements, site improvements square footage, pre-leasing or pre-sales information, copies of rent rolls/leases, historical or projected operating statements, sponsor resume and financial statements.

Acquisition Financing

Real estate acquisition financing options can range from simple to complex. Bankers Trust’s commercial real estate professionals offer a variety of options to help owners and developers acquire a broad range of properties, such as:

  • Sophisticated financing solutions
  • Assistance with deal structuring, development, appraisal and execution
  • Streamlined approval and funding process
  • Customer-focused relationship managers eager to advance your project

Initial underwriting information typically requested includes: purchase agreement, site and improvements square footage, copies of rent rolls/leases, historical or projected operating statements, sponsor resume and financial statements.

Term Financing

Arrange term financing for office buildings, retail centers, mixed-use commercial buildings, multi-family dwellings and more through Bankers Trust Commercial Real Estate team. Our professionals work with you to streamline real estate financing and make your project a success. Real estate term loans offer:

  • Fixed or adjustable rates
  • Loans repaid through equal monthly payments
  • Rates indexed to prime, treasury, or spread over SOFR with a comparable term

Initial underwriting information typically requested includes: existing loan balance/use of funds, purchase agreements, site and improvements square footage, copies of rent rolls/leases, historical operating statements, sponsor resume and financial statements.

Refinancing

Refinance owner-occupied or income-producing commercial real estate with affordable lending solutions from Bankers Trust. Our commercial refinancing services focuses on helping you maximize equity. Features include:

  • Short- and long-term options, including term loans and lines of credit
  • Competitive fixed and variable rates
  • Refinancing for single or multiple properties

Initial underwriting information typically requested includes: existing loan balance/use of new funds, site and improvements square footage, copies of rent rolls/leases, historical operating statements, sponsor resume and financial statements.

Senior Housing

Our Senior Housing lending experts offer customized and flexible solutions to help senior living owners and operators meet the care needs of aging populations.

Bankers Trust provides financing opportunities for a variety of facilities, including:

  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing
Central Iowa

Jennifer Cooper, CCIM

SVP, Commercial Real Estate Manager
453 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 245-2401
[email protected]

Cole McClelland

VP, Sr. Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager
453 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 245-2995
[email protected]

Josh Lemon, CCIM

Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager
453 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 248-1344
[email protected]

Chris Kroeger

VP, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager – Senior Housing
453 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 245-2877
[email protected]

Erin Allen

Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager – Affordable Housing
453 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 245-5248
[email protected]

Eastern Iowa

Jack Gonder

Eastern Iowa Market President
201 1st Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 896-7786
[email protected]

Nebraska

Samantha Mosser

Nebraska Market President
19202 Davenport Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 408-1888
[email protected]

Gordon Harnisch

SVP, Sr. Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager
19202 Davenport Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 408-1883
[email protected]

Mike Knust

VP, Sr. Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager
19202 Davenport Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 408-1884
[email protected]

Arizona

Patrick Joyce

Arizona Market President
2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 224-2025
[email protected]

Kate Smith

VP, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager
2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 224-2036
[email protected]

Bankers Trust offers a full array of Treasury Management services, and our professionals work with you one-on-one to assist in your business needs. We make it easy by helping to minimize expenses, control cash balances and add convenience for you and your customers in your banking relationship. Our services are flexible and scalable to accommodate your changing business needs.