Blair hired to lead Endeavor Capital's loan origination group
Endeavor Capital, LLC has named Patrick Blair to spearhead its loan origination group. Endeavor has been providing businesses and individuals with immediate access to short and intermediate term commercial loans for over fifteen years. The length of these loans is generally between six months and two years for amounts ranging from $100,000 - $10 million.
Blair has spent the last ten years at Stock Loan Services where he specialized in originating and servicing construction loans for hundreds of new home builders and investors across New England. Blair annually originated in excess of $40 million in construction loans, making him one of the largest construction loan lenders in the state.
"Pat's extensive experience in loan origination along with his success in helping builders manage their projects and finances, make him an invaluable asset," said Tony Borghi, president of Endeavor Capital.
Blair has over 25 years of finance and lending experience specializing in construction loans. Since graduating from Syracuse University, Pat has also been a successful lender for BTMU Capital Corporation, PNC Financial Services and most recently Stock Loan Services, LLC.
To learn more about Endeavor Capital's fast, flexible funding for the real estate industry, visit their website at www.endeavor.com.
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