Vincent Punzi is a seasoned commercial real estate debt financing professional with over 16 years of experience. He has successfully originated and executed over $3 billion in commercial real estate loans, including Freddie Mac, Fannie
Mae, FHA, balance sheet, bridge, and life company loans. Throughout his career, he has held a number of decision-making roles in the industry, ranging from real estate and distressed debt acquisition to the origination of these loan
types.
Before joining Newmark, Punzi was a Senior Director at Berkadia and Capital One, where he originated Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, FHA, bridge, and balance sheet loans. Prior to that he held an acquisition role at Sabal Financial, where he
played a key part in executing over $1 billion in distressed real estate, secured loans, and OREOs. Punzi was also instrumental in launching the Freddie Mac SBL and balance sheet program in 2014, originating loans nationwide.
Professional Achievements
- Commercial Observer 25 Under 35
- Awarded 2008 & 2013 CCIM Scholarship
Professional Affiliations
- Urban Land Institute, North County San Diego Council
- Advisory Board Member, The Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate, San Diego State University
Education
Punzi graduated from San Diego State University, where he earned a BA in Real Estate Finance.