In our first interview with Managing Partner Mark Bahiri, we discussed the services and experience of commercial loan entity Emerald Creek Capital. We rejoin Mr. Bahiri to learn more about his role at the company.

Q: Tell us more about your duties and functions at Emerald Creek Capital.

Mark Bahiri: I serve as Emerald Creek Capital’s Managing Partner. I founded the company in May of 2009 with my business partner, Mark Penna. Together, Mark and I work with our management team to keep Emerald Creek Capital on top of market fluctuations. We look for new commercial real estate opportunities that result from those changes.

Q: You and your co-founder tout the company’s flexibility. Why do you consider flexibility to be such an important asset?

Mark Bahiri: Flexibility is important because of the market’s volatility. Nothing is constant, especially in real estate and finance. We understand that our clients need great financing deals to help them further their business aspirations, so Mark, I, and our savvy team decided to emphasize our expediency and in-depth knowledge of the market to help clients realize those goals.

Q: How hands-on does a Managing Partner need to be?

Mark Bahiri: Mark and I maintain a constant vigilance to keep Emerald Creek Capital on track. Specifically, I oversee all the firm’s investment opportunities. I am also able to source, underwrite, and close commercial loan transactions anywhere in the country. In doing that, I leverage my experience and understanding of our industry to analyze each loan’s viability and risk.

Q: How did your past experiences prepare you for your role at Emerald Creek Capital?

Mark Bahiri: I got my start managing money from family and accredited investors. Quick learners thrive in this business, and I was able to pick it up faster than many, producing positive returns and utilizing sound investment strategies to achieve them. Before Emerald Creek Capital, I was co-founder of Madison Realty Capital and served as Senior Advisor on the company’s loan committee, where I oversaw, structured, and approved all transactions.

About Emerald Creek Capital:

A commercial real estate financing company, Emerald Creek Capital collectively holds over 30 years of commercial bridge loan experience totaling more than $500 million in approved funding. Priding itself on flexibility, Emerald Creek Capital offers one-to-three-year loans ranging from $500,000 to $20 million with interest rates as low as 10%.

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