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Bruce Francis

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2575 East Camelback Road
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Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Bruce has been originating loans and arranging equity (permanent, bridge, construction, mezzanine, etc.) for all types of commercial real estate nationwide for over 30 years through a variety of capital sources including life insurance companies, commercial and investment banks, pension funds, mortgage REITS, Debt Funds, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and FHA/HUD. Total loan and equity production over the years exceeds $16 Billion. This diversity of experience, and variety of lender and equity relationships, enable him to quickly identify the most competitive financing and equity terms available in the market to achieve his client’s financing objectives. Leveraging CBRE’s proprietary technology, data bases, and intellectual resources further enables Bruce to be a trusted advisor to clients and provide best-in-class service.

Bruce has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration from the Arizona State University and is also a licensed Mortgage Broker and Real Estate Salesperson. He is also a member of numerous professional organization including the Mortgage Bankers Association, ICSC, CMBA, etc.

  • Licensed Mortgage Broker (State of Arizona)
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  • Member of the CBRE National Retail Partners Group

  • Arizona State University, Master of Business Administration; Finance
  • Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science; Marketing, Magna Cum Laude
  • Extensive studies in Japanese language and Asian history; Bilingual, Japanese

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Specializing in Debt and Structured Finance throughout the US.

CBRE’s Capital Markets – Debt and Structured Finance (DSF) group – provides expertise across all property types and capital structures while concurrently offering clients the benefits of specialization within each property sector. Our multi-disciplined team is comprised of eleven highly experienced professionals with an unsurpassed track record of efficiently executing hundreds of client transactions.

Our team expertly meets the various financing requirements of our clients, regardless of property type, complexity, frequency or geographical location. Whether a single asset or a multi-property portfolio assignment, we view each financing opportunity as a chance to serve as a trusted capital advisor focused on maximizing the value of our clients' real estate investments by not only achieving the best financing available in the marketplace, but also by presenting capital solutions customized specifically to meet our clients' short-and long-term strategic goals and objectives.

As a part of CBRE, the team also has access to the vast resources of the CBRE platform, including investment sales, marketing, research, property management and leasing. By leveraging our company's national platform and relationships with local expertise in every market, combined with our specialized focus, we are able to expose each asset to the maximum amount of capital sources while providing those sources the best available market knowledge.

Advisory Role

  • Our advisory philosophy is rooted in our belief that the key to successful financing is an effective combination of a consultative market perspective and innovative financing strategies. We work to ensure each client's success by providing up-to-date industry knowledge, as well as unparalleled market insight on every transaction.

  • In each facet of a particular assignment, our objective is to put together a project team comprised of highly experienced professionals. This allows us to provide our clients with up-to-the-minute commentary, guidance and qualified advice on how the market is reacting to volatility. Our goal of providing a team of professionals capable of advising a client on all transaction levels has become increasingly valuable in recent times for several reasons:
  • Dramatic changes in the credit markets can impact, and have fundamentally changed, how successful debt and equity transactions are accomplished.
  • Significant shifts in underwriting criteria and the availability and selectivity of capital in the marketplace can affect a transaction.
  • Results that were commonplace in the past, in regard to debt and equity origination and placement, now require extraordinary skill and experience.
  • The ability to execute on specialized assets that further segment the marketplace requires specialized skill and expertise to source capital.

  • We work with over 300 capital sources located around the world including local, regional, and national banks, government agency lenders, insurance companies, conduit/securitized lenders and credit companies. Each specific debt and/or equity request is provided to the capital sources that can best fulfill the short and long-term investment needs of our clients.

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Multifamily

Kukuiula
The Element

Loan Amount: $121,905,000

Property Location: Hawaii

Property Type: Multifamily

Structure Type: Construction & Equity

Lender Type: Bank and Life Company

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Aldara & Outlook

Loan Amount: $95,979,000

Property Location: Utah

Property Type: Multifamily

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: HUD

179th St East Apartments
179th St. East Apartments

Loan Amount: $67,009,660

Property Location: Washington

Property Type: Multifamily

Structure Type: Construction & Equity

Lender Type: Bank

Bella Terra
Bella Terra

Loan Amount: $67,000,000

Property Location: Washington

Property Type: Multifamily

Structure Type: Bridge

Lender Type: Bank

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Bloom at Deer Valley

Loan Amount: $66,945,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Build-to-Rent

Structure Type: Construction

Lender Type: Bank

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Bella Encanta

Loan Amount: $66,000,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Build-to-Rent

Structure Type:  Bridge

Lender Type: Debt Fund

River West
River West

Loan Amount: $50,000,000

Property Location: Washington

Property Type: Mixed-Use

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Agency

Bella Victoria
Bella Victoria

Loan Amount: $42,000,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Build-to-Rent

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Life Company

Camelback Flats
Camelback Flats

Loan Amount: $39,030,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Multifamily

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Freddie Mac

Industrial

224 Logistics Park
224 Logistics Park

Loan Amount: $80,500,000

Property Location: Oregon

Property Type: Industrial

Structure Type: Bridge

Lender Type: Debt Fund

Moulton Portfolio
Western States Industrial Portfolio

Loan Amount: $69,000,000

Property Location: California, Nevada, Arizona

Property Type: Industrial

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Life Company

Commerce at 303
Commerce @ 303

Loan Amount: $58,552,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Industrial

Structure Type: Construction

Lender Type: Bank

The Hub
The Hub

Loan Amount: $48,500,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Industrial

Structure Type: Pre-stabilized Permanent

Lender Type: Life Company

Skybridge
Skybridge 108 & 109

Loan Amount:  $42,740,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Industrial

Structure Type: Construction

Lender Type: Bank

Dixon Commerce Center
Dixon Commerce Center

Loan Amount: $30,000,000

Property Location: California

Property Type: Industrial

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Bank

Retail

Gilbert Towne Center
Gilbert Gateway / Scottsdale Towne Center Portfolio

Loan Amount: $88,000,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Retail

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: CMBS & Mezz

Steph Street
Stephanie Street Retail Center

Loan Amount: $57,100,000

Property Location: Nevada

Property Type: Retail

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Life Company

shell retail building
Western States Retail Portfolio

Loan Amount: $40,350,000

Property Location: Arizona & Nevada

Property Type: Retail

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Pension Fund

Mission Grove
Mission Grove

Loan Amount: $37,000,000

Property Location: California

Property Type: Retail

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: CMBS

The GH
The GH

Loan Amount: $35,000,000

Property Location: California

Property Type: Retail

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Life Company

Retail at Marina City
Retail at Marina City

Loan Amount: $15,000,000

Property Location: Illinois

Property Type: Retail

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Life Company 

Office

Montgomery Park
Montgomery Park Office

Loan Amount: $204,000,000

Property Location: Oregon

Property Type: Office

Structure Type: Bridge

Lender Type: Debt Fund

Apollo
Apollo World Headquarters

Loan Amount: $91,500,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Office

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: CMBS

150 post
150 Post

Loan Amount: $78,500,000

Property Location: California

Property Type: Mixed-Use

Structure Type: Bridge

Lender Type: Debt Fund

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Esplanade III

Loan Amount: $59,470,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Office

Structure Type: Bridge

Lender Type: Debt Fund

Chandler Viridian
Chandler Viridian

Loan Amount: $51,000,000

Property Location: Arizona

Property Type: Office

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Life Company

5800 South Meadows
5800 & 6000 Meadows

Loan Amount: $46,475,000

Property Location: Oregon

Property Type: Office

Structure Type: Permanent

Lender Type: Life Company

My Team

  • Bob Ybarra

    Executive Vice President

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    Lic. BS-0144861

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  • Shaun Moothart

    Executive Vice President

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    Lic. 01773201

    • Phone +1 949 509 2111
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  • Doug Birrell

    Executive Vice President

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    Lic. 5924160-SA00

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  • Nick Santangelo

    Executive Vice President

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    • Phone +1 503 221 4821
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  • Jim Korinek

    Executive Vice President

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    Lic. 01917740

    • Phone +1 415 772 0416
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  • Amber Coleman

    Vice President

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    • Phone +1 602 735 5805
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  • Anna Britt

    LP - Vice President

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    • Phone +1 858 646 4744
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  • Carly Grabher

    Senior DSF Analyst

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    • Phone +1 602 735 1777
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  • Matt Thorp

    Senior DSF Analyst

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    • Phone +1 503 221 4846
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  • Andrew Post

    Sr DSF Analyst

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    Lic. 01934472

    • Phone +1 702 369 4857
    • Mobile +1 619 997 1830
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  • Griffin Walker

    Senior DSF Analyst

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