Newmark Strengthens Multifamily Debt & Structured Finance Offerings, Hiring Kelley Klobetanz to Head Up FHA Production & Operations

January 21, 2025 9:00 AM

Newmark announces that Kelley Klobetanz has joined the firm as Executive Managing Director to head up Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Production & Operations. In addition to originating new FHA business and managing client relationships, Klobetanz will focus on operational efficiency, expanding Newmark’s use of technology and promoting increased collaboration to existing business lines to enhance the visibility and viability of FHA-insured financing for clients. She brings over 20 years of experience in all facets of FHA processing and closing, managing a pipeline exceeding $1 billion annually.

“With Kelley’s leadership, Newmark is well-positioned to further elevate our FHA operations and enhance the value we provide to our clients,” said Sharon Karaffa, President, Multifamily Debt & Structured Finance. “Her experience and focus on operational excellence will play a crucial role in propelling Newmark’s continued growth and success in the multifamily sector.”

Prior to joining Newmark, Klobetanz served as a Senior Managing Director at Greystone, where she structured debt and equity transactions for multifamily apartments, age-restricted housing and healthcare facilities across the U.S., in addition to serving as FHA Chief Underwriter. Earlier in her career, Klobetanz was Senior Vice President and FHA Deputy Chief Underwriter at Prudential Huntoon Paige Associates. Based in Denver, she also held roles with the City of Arvada’s Economic Development Department and the Urban Renewal Authority, in addition to prior experience in the private sector.

“Joining Newmark in this role allows me to combine my unique experiences in operational leadership and production with the firm’s robust investment sales and capital markets capabilities, strong client relationships and innovative technology to elevate the FHA process,” said Klobetanz. “This role is an unparalleled opportunity, and I look forward to growing the FHA capabilities to meet the needs of both current and future clients.”

About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the year ended December 31, 2023, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.5 billion. As of June 30, 2024, Newmark’s company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with 7,800 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

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