Commercial Real Estate Services
Corporate expertise and guidance to propel your project forward.

At Associated Bank, we have years of experience in assisting corporations with financing for their commercial real estate needs, including the four traditional asset classes: industrial, office, multi-family and retail. Additionally, we finance certain less common product types like medical offices, student housing, mixed-use and self-storage, among others, at flexible terms that meet your needs.
What makes us different? Everybody in our commercial real estate group is experienced in the field, including our servicing and cash management staff. As our client, you’ll work with full-time practitioners who understand the intricacies of this industry and only work with real estate clients. You’ll get big-bank services along with a local personal touch, as well as access to long-term relationships in your market, substantial experience, stability within our team and prompt callback on inquiries.
Learn why Associated Bank is proud to partner with commercial developers who have a vision for something new—something better.
Types of financing that Associated Bank offers
- Construction—From loan origination to project completion, our lending experts—who have significant industry experience—leverage a straightforward process for construction financing.
- Term—Whether a refinance or new acquisition, short-term or longer-term need, we provide term financing with flexibility to meet your needs.
- Bridge loans—Whether you’re repositioning to fully redevelop a property or an entire portfolio of properties, we can help if you need a loan to span the gap until you execute your end strategy.
- REITs—We offer unsecured and secured financing on a national basis to public companies. In addition, we offer treasury management and derivatives directly, as well as equity and debt capital markets capabilities in conjunction with our joint venture partner.
- Community Development Banking—As part of our commitment to fulfilling the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Associated Bank is proud to put our resources into underserved areas of our communities by working with for-profit and nonprofit developers and community development organizations. Our team is experienced with lending and investing associated with low income and historic tax credit programs, providing loans and investments to develop and build affordable housing and promote economic stability. Read more about our community-based efforts here.
We will underwrite and structure the loan, distributing the debt across partner banks to reduce origination costs, time delays and execution risk. Your dedicated Associated Bank team member will assist you for the duration of the project, providing guidance along the way.
Contact one of our relationship managers today to get your real estate project started.
Find an experienced market manager in your area.
Illinois
Rob Burda, Senior Vice President
525 W. Monroe Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60661
312-544-4656
Rob.Burda@AssociatedBank.com
Indiana
Howard Egger, Senior Vice President
300 N. Meridian Street, Suite 1200
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-638-8208
Howard.Egger@AssociatedBank.com
Michigan
Kathleen Bozek, Senior Vice President
555 Old Woodward, Suite 605
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-792-3651
Kathleen.Bozek@AssociatedBank.com
Minnesota
Jim Vitt, Senior Vice President
45 S. 7th Street, Suite 2900
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-359-4407
Jim.Vitt@AssociatedBank.com
Missouri
Charlie Cafazza, Senior Vice President
231 S. Bemiston, Suite 700
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-725-6363
Charles.Cafazza@AssociatedBank.com
Ohio
Jenni Roudebush, Senior Vice President
312 Walnut Street, Suite 3450
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-246-2203
Jenni.Roudebush@AssociatedBank.com
Texas
Kevin Jordan, Senior Vice President
5950 Sherry Lane, Suite 450
Dallas, TX 75225
469-886-6653
Kevin.Jordan@AssociatedBank.com
Wisconsin – Green Bay
Tim Jorgensen, Senior Vice President
200 N. Adams Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-433-3121
Tim.Jorgensen@AssociatedBank.com
Wisconsin – Madison
Bryan Schreiter, Senior Vice President
8040 Excelsior Drive
Madison, WI 53717
608-259-3652
Bryan.Schreiter@AssociatedBank.com
Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Brad Amundsen, Senior Vice President
111 E. Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-278-1055
Bradley.Amundsen@AssociatedBank.com
Community Development Banking
Charlie Cafazza, Senior Vice President
231 S. Bemiston, Suite 700
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-725-6363
Charles.Cafazza@AssociatedBank.com
Loan products are offered by Associated Bank, N.A., and are subject to credit approval and involve interest and other costs. Please ask about details on fees and terms and conditions of these products. Property insurance and flood insurance, if applicable, will be required on collateral. (1050)