Berkadia

Berkadia is a prominent commercial real estate firm established in 2009 through a partnership between Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group. Headquartered in New York City, with significant operations in Ambler, PA, and India, Berkadia has developed into a comprehensive capital markets platform. The firm manages a servicing portfolio exceeding $415 billion and has been recognized as a leading multifamily lender by the Mortgage Bankers Association in 2023. Berkadia operates three main business lines: commercial mortgage banking, investment sales, and commercial mortgage servicing. It originates loans for various clients, including government-sponsored enterprises and private investors, and provides a platform for multifamily and commercial real estate transactions. As the largest non-bank commercial real estate servicer in the U.S., Berkadia handles a diverse range of asset classes, including affordable housing, hospitality, and industrial properties. The firm employs around 3,625 people and generates approximately $1.9 billion in revenue.