Here is an updated list of HUD lenders in the Ohio for 2025. When searching for an FHA lender, we chose to exclude large corporations and banks, focusing instead on those that provide a more personalized service.
We selected a group of lenders from HUD’s list of Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Approved Lenders. We then filtered the list further to include only HUD Lenders, focusing on commercial loans, with offices in Ohio.
Since lending is a relationship-driven business, we have included links to their LinkedIn pages, allowing you to see any social connections you may have with them.
Harborview Capital Partners
Harborview Capital Partners is a full service commercial real estate finance, equity and advisory firm located in New York.
Harborview’s industry leading proprietary mezzanine loan program allows them to consistently deliver exceptional results for their clients.
Their mission is to be an innovative partner with their clients. They provide unparalleled access to debt, equity and advisory services for all the commercial real estate asset classes. Including; Multifamily, Healthcare, Office, Retail, Industrial and Hospitality.
- Official Website: HarborviewCP.com
- LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harborview-capital-partners/
- Phone: 516-453-9402
Great Lakes Financial Group
Great Lakes Financial Group (GLFG) is HUD approved MAP lender. GLFG is a fully integrated mortgage banker specializing in multifamily and healthcare; Lending, Development, Management, and Construction Services.
Based in Cleveland Ohio since 1989, the are committed to helping housing communities and their owners secure the best loan structures for new construction, refinancing, restructuring, and acquisitions. Their expertise extends to market-rate, affordable, and senior housing communities, where they provide tailored financing strategies and work closely with lending and borrowing partners to ensure financial and operational success.
- Official Website: TheGreatLakesco.com
- LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-lakes-financial-group-lp/
- Phone: 216-861-1300
VIUM Capital
VIUM is a Columbus Ohio based direct lender, providing a wide range of HUD financing solutions. Including; FHA 232/223f, A7 lean, FNMA seniors housing, Freddie Mac, Municipal advisory, Life companies, and USDA community facilities program loans.
Their in-house banking partnership with Merchants Bancorp (a minority owner) sets them apart from most healthcare lenders. Giving clients direct access to bridge loans and permanent financing, for seniors housing and healthcare facilities. Thereby eliminating intermediaries and speeding up the financing process for; acquisitions, recapitalizations, and refinancing.
VIUM is a lender, ensuring clients work directly with the financing source. This offers greater control, transparency, and reliability, making VIUM a trusted partner for timely, cost-effective funding solutions.
- Official Website: ViumCapital.com
- LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vium-capital/
Alder View Capital
Alder View is a Dublin Ohio based HUD Lender, that was recently acquired by NewPoint. They are a small team that mainly focused on healthcare lending, but now post merger they are covering the entire spectrum of commercial real estate lending.
Alder View offers borrows access to a comprehensive and evolving suite of financing solutions, including Agency (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac), HUD/FHA, Proprietary loans, and third-party lending solutions.
- Official Website: NewPoint.com
- LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alder-view/
BWE (Bellwether)
BWE is a large lender with over 200 employees. They have offices across the country, and processed more than 200 Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac loans per year, in the past 5 years.
As a direct Fannie Mae DUS / Freddie Mac Optigo approved lender, BWE provides multifamily investors with certainty of execution, efficient closings, and industry-leading pricing for all multifamily property types. They cater to investors needing loans for: Multifamily, Affordable Housing, Senior Housing, Manufactured Housing Communities, and Student Housing.
- Official Website: BWE.com
- LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bellwether-enterprise-real-estate-capital/about/
Which Ohio FHA Lender to Choose?
The world of commercial finance is huge, and there are many FHA Lenders, banks and commercial mortgage brokers to choose from. If you go with the small HUD lenders, you should have a much easier experience. And at the end of the day, the rates are competitive because of the HUD rules and guidelines.
The issue most borrowers are facing today, is finding a creative solution to refinance a property. The easy money of 2021 is no longer flowing, and now we need to find a commercial mortgage broker that can issue a term sheet.
Start with creating what is called a Loan Package. Get all the information together ahead of time, so when you make contact with a lender you can quickly send them all the information they need to assess the property.
Checkout the lenders LinkedIn page! When you visit their LinkedIN page, you will see how many employees they have, and if you are professionally connected to someone at their company.
