Liberty SBF Manager LLC and Liberty Credit Funds are excited to announce the appointment of Mack Mower as Managing Director and Partner. Mower will oversee the loan originations team, sourcing efforts, and note purchases, further strengthening the firm’s leadership team and enhancing its competitive position in the private credit and commercial real estate finance markets.
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Mower brings over 14 years of experience in institutional real estate finance specializing in life company, agency loan originations, and structured bridge and construction loans. He has a proven track record in sourcing, underwriting, and asset managing large-scale debt investments, making him an ideal addition to Liberty’s expanding platform. Prior to joining Liberty, Mower held senior positions at Buchanan Street Partners, Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, and Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, where he played key roles in originating, structuring, capitalizing and asset managing commercial real estate debt investments.
Most recently, at Buchanan Street Partners, Mower was integral in growing the total debt portfolio AUM four-fold during his tenure, originating over $300 million in loans and asset managing a portfolio of structured bridge, construction and land loans. His work focused on leveraging deep institutional relationships to secure capital for complex real estate transactions, providing valuable financing solutions to borrowers and investors alike. This experience solidified his reputation as a leader in the commercial real estate lending space.
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Prior to Buchanan Street, Mower was at Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, where he played an instrumental role in originating and closing life insurance company debt and equity investments and agency loans for multifamily properties through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs. His knowledge of government-backed loan structures and institutional debt underwriting allowed him to deliver a breadth of financing options that helped grow Bellwether’s mortgage banking and lending business.
Mower began his career at Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, where he honed his skills in originating and structuring commercial real estate loans. His foundational experience at Grandbridge set the stage for his subsequent success at Bellwether and Buchanan Street, further enhancing his ability to navigate the complexities of both agency and non-agency loan originations.
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“Mack’s deep experience with institutional life company, agency, and principal debt fund loan originations will be a tremendous asset to Liberty,” said Alex Cohen, CEO and Co-Founder of Liberty SBF Manager LLC. “His proven track record of successfully executing large-scale transactions, asset managing debt investments as a principal lender, and building strong institutional relationships will help us expand our loan origination platform and note purchase programs. We’re confident that Mack’s leadership will contribute significantly to our growth and success.”
In addition to his lending experience, Mower brings strong expertise in portfolio management and underwriting.
Alex Prombaum, President and Co-Founder of Liberty SBF Manager LLC, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Mack to Liberty’s leadership team. His wealth of experience in both agency lending and structured finance aligns perfectly with our strategic goals as we continue to scale our platform. Mack’s expertise will be key in deepening our institutional relationships and driving further growth in our loan origination and note purchasing capabilities.“
Mower is also an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), where he has held leadership roles within ULI’s Young Leaders Group (YLG), was a previous USC Real Estate Committee member and current member of ULI NEXT. His strong network within the commercial real estate community and his hands-on approach to business development will be invaluable as Liberty continues to expand its presence in the market.
“I’m excited to join Liberty and work alongside such a talented team,” said Mack Mower, Managing Director and Partner at Liberty SBF Manager LLC and Liberty Credit Funds. “Liberty’s reputation for delivering creative and flexible financing solutions is something I’m proud to be a part of. I look forward to leveraging my experience to help drive Liberty’s continued growth and success.”
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Source: businesswire
