Strong partnerships are essential to the success of new construction and commercial real estate transactions. As the commercial mortgage industry faces new challenges and opportunities in an evolving market, clients and investors alike need to be confident that their financing partner has the knowledge, experience, and commitment to see deals through from start to finish.
As part of our new Meet the Team series, MCAP is introducing key members of our Commercial Mortgages Group to new, existing, and prospective clients, so you can understand how the team works and learn more about who has your back as you do business.
Jan Kim is a team member in our Toronto office, and we had the pleasure of asking her a few questions about her experience and her team in a recent conversation.
Introducing Jan Kim: Director, Origination
Jan, tell us about your experience in the industry
My career spans over 9 years. I started as an associate at a Schedule I bank and then took on progressively more challenging roles at other financial institutions. Prior to joining MCAP, I worked on CMHC’s Rental Construction Financing Initiative (RCFI) where I structured and underwrote over $1 Billion of loans across Canada. I am a graduate from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and hold a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University.
Why should a client choose MCAP for their commercial financing needs?
At MCAP, we want to grow with our clients as partners. We take the time to learn about their business and their goals and put in the effort to build solid relationships. We know that by truly understanding their objectives we can add value and provide customized solutions that will help them succeed over the long-term.
What makes MCAP’s Commercial Mortgage Group unique?
MCAP’s culture is rooted in transparency, collaboration and putting our client first to get the deal done seamlessly. We have a talented, knowledgeable "solution focused" team who work tirelessly to deliver for our clients which is why they view us not just as a lender but as a strategic partner. This creates a positive culture that translates into exceptional service and commitment to our clients.
How do you tackle difficult or complicated deals?
MCAP is Canada’s largest mortgage finance company and our team have seen just about all the challenges you can on a deal. With our knowledge base when it comes to tackling a difficult deal, I like to take a look at what the end goal is then figure out the steps needed to get there. If challenges arise, we can effectively preempt the issues and put effective solutions in place in advance of working collaboratively with the client and their professional team. I feel it is crucial to manage the client’s expectations, so everyone is on the same page. This is why MCAP enjoys such a vast amount of repeat business.
What is the best way for new clients to contact you?
I can be reached by email at jan.kim@mcap.com
