In a year marked by market volatility and tightening credit conditions, Abbe Franchot Borok, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Debt at BGO, led her team to originate $1.5 billion in loans across the U.S. and Europe. Focused on value-add lending—including acquisition, bridge, and construction loans—Borok emphasized BGO’s ability to step into spaces where traditional banks have pulled back, offering creative and flexible financing solutions. Her leadership also saw the firm reach full investment in its first U.S. debt fund, a key milestone underscoring the strength of BGO’s lending platform.
Borok attributes this momentum to BGO’s strategic focus on high-performing asset classes such as residential and industrial real estate, supported by its $83 billion in assets under management. She highlighted the firm’s culture of collaboration, its deep sector expertise, and the team’s reputation for certainty of execution. Looking ahead, Borok sees continued opportunity for BGO as a nonbank lender, saying, “We’re in growth mode, and it’s an exciting time”