Brant Smith

Senior Managing Director of Mortgage Banking

Brant Smith joined the Austin, TX Mortgage Banking office as branch manager in February 2010. Prior to moving to Austin Mr. Smith spent a number of years in the Houston office of Capmark Finance Inc the predecessor company of Berkadia. Since joining Capmark in November of 2005, Mr. Smith has originated in excess of $4 billion in debt financing and equity placement for commercial properties across the United States. Mr. Smith has been named a "Top Producer" by the company in 2007 and 2008. Mr. Smith was previously a Director in the Houston office of Holliday Fenoglio Fowler ("HFF") where he began his career in commercial mortgage banking in March of 1998 and originated over $500 million in commercial real estate financings. Prior to his tenure with HFF, Mr. Smith was an investment advisor with Fidelity Investments where he obtained his Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.

Mr. Smith is active in the Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Multi-Housing Council, the Urban Land Institute and was a member of the Freddie Mac Advisory council.