INSIDE THE DEAL, A CRE PODCAST BY BERKADIA®
UNCOVER THE SECRETS BEHIND THEIR DEALS
Welcome to “Inside the Deal, a CRE Podcast by Berkadia®,” where Berkadia’s producers share the secrets behind their deals. Hosted by Berkadia’s EVP – Head of Production, Ernie Katai, each episode dives into the captivating stories of commercial real estate triumphs, exploring the situation, challenges, solutions, and outcomes achieved.
PEAKS, PLATFORMS, AND PARTNERSHIPS: MATT FERRARI ON PXV AND BERKADIAPEAKS, PLATFORMS, AND PARTNERSHIPS: MATT FERRARI ON PXV AND BERKADIA
In this special episode of Inside the Deal, recorded at Berkadia’s 2026 National Production Meeting in Orlando, Florida, host Ernie Katai and Senior Managing Director Mitch Sinberg of Berkadia sit..
In this special episode of Inside the Deal, recorded at Berkadia’s 2026 National Production Meeting in Orlando, Florida, host Ernie Katai and Senior Managing Director Mitch Sinberg of Berkadia sit down with PXV’s Founder, Matt Ferrari, to talk about his career in commercial real estate, including how experiences like his summit of Mount Everest shape…
In this special episode of Inside the Deal, recorded at Berkadia’s 2026 National Production Meeting in Orlando, Florida, host Ernie Katai and Senior Managing Director Mitch Sinberg of Berkadia sit down with PXV’s Founder, Matt Ferrari, to talk about his career in commercial real estate, including how experiences like his summit of Mount Everest shape the way he approaches business. They also dig into current multifamily market conditions, where they see practical opportunities to get deals done, and how PXV is weighing investment and financing decisions in today’s environment.
All Episodes
FINANCING THE SUBTANTIAL REHABILITATION OF AN AGE-RESTRICTED PROPERTY IN SANTA MONICA, CAFINANCING THE SUBTANTIAL REHABILITATION OF AN AGE-RESTRICTED PROPERTY IN SANTA MONICA, CA
Berkadia dives into the financing secured for the substantial rehabilitation of Westminster Towers, a 285-unit, age-restricted property in Santa Monica, California. In this episode, Ernie welcomes Berkadia’s Kevin Kozminske and..
Berkadia dives into the financing secured for the substantial rehabilitation of Westminster Towers, a 285-unit, age-restricted property in Santa Monica, California. In this episode, Ernie welcomes Berkadia’s Kevin Kozminske and Charles Eldred of Falkenberg/Gilliam & Associates (FGA) to break down the $70.6M HUD 221(d)(4) loan that will help ensure long-term affordability and sustainability for senior…
Berkadia dives into the financing secured for the substantial rehabilitation of Westminster Towers, a 285-unit, age-restricted property in Santa Monica, California. In this episode, Ernie welcomes Berkadia’s Kevin Kozminske and Charles Eldred of Falkenberg/Gilliam & Associates (FGA) to break down the $70.6M HUD 221(d)(4) loan that will help ensure long-term affordability and sustainability for senior residents.
BREAKING DOWN HUD 221(D)(4): FINANCING A PLANNED CLASS A MULTIFAMILY PROPERTYBREAKING DOWN HUD 221(D)(4): FINANCING A PLANNED CLASS A MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY
Berkadia dives into the construction financing for the planned 307-unit, Class A Icon Apartment Homes in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this episode, Ernie welcomes Berkadia’s Jen Quigley and Will Ralph from..
Berkadia dives into the construction financing for the planned 307-unit, Class A Icon Apartment Homes in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this episode, Ernie welcomes Berkadia’s Jen Quigley and Will Ralph from Braxton Development to break down the $76M loan, backed by HUD’s 221(d)(4) program.
Berkadia dives into the construction financing for the planned 307-unit, Class A Icon Apartment Homes in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this episode, Ernie welcomes Berkadia’s Jen Quigley and Will Ralph from Braxton Development to break down the $76M loan, backed by HUD’s 221(d)(4) program.
RESCUING $700M CMBS REFINANCING OF A MULTIFAMILY PORTFOLIORESCUING $700M CMBS REFINANCING OF A MULTIFAMILY PORTFOLIO
Berkadia was presented with multiple distressed properties—but instead of backing away, they partnered with the right experts to turn things around. In this episode, Ernie welcomes Berkadia’s Tucker Knight and..
Berkadia was presented with multiple distressed properties—but instead of backing away, they partnered with the right experts to turn things around. In this episode, Ernie welcomes Berkadia’s Tucker Knight and Clay Faust, as well as James Goldberg from Citigroup to unpack how strategic collaboration, expertise, and decisive action turned a complex challenge into a successful…
Berkadia was presented with multiple distressed properties—but instead of backing away, they partnered with the right experts to turn things around. In this episode, Ernie welcomes Berkadia’s Tucker Knight and Clay Faust, as well as James Goldberg from Citigroup to unpack how strategic collaboration, expertise, and decisive action turned a complex challenge into a successful outcome.
ABOUT THE HOST
Ernie Katai is EVP – Head of Production and a member of Berkadia’s Management Committee. Mr. Katai has been with Berkadia and its predecessor companies for nearly 30 years, working as a leading mortgage banker throughout his tenure. In this role, Mr. Katai oversees more than 380 mortgage bankers and investment sales advisors. Across 2023 and 2024, Berkadia’s total loan origination volume exceeded $47 billion and total investment sales volume exceeded $22 billion.