Expanded forward commitment capabilities strengthen Berkadia’s leadership in multifamily housing finance
New York, New York – January 6, 2026 – Berkadia, the #1 Freddie Mac Multifamily Lender by volume, announced today that it has been approved as a lender for Freddie Mac Conventional Forwards, a new offering that enhances Freddie Mac’s diverse range of forward commitment solutions, including LIHTC Forwards, Non-LIHTC Forwards, and Tax-Exempt Loans.
This approval further underscores Berkadia’s position as a trusted leader in the housing finance space and expands the firm’s ability to deliver innovative, end-to-end capital solutions for multifamily sponsors nationwide.
Freddie Mac Conventional Forwards provides sponsors with certainty around permanent financing terms before a new construction or major rehabilitation property is stabilized. By locking in terms earlier in the project lifecycle, sponsors can better navigate market volatility, execute business plans with greater confidence, and help address the widening housing supply gap.
“These products give our clients essential clarity on their permanent financing before stabilization, which is invaluable in today’s market,” said SVP – Capital Markets Strategy & Trading Josh Bodin. “As an approved Freddie Mac Conventional Forwards lender, we’re able to support more projects that bring much-needed rental housing to communities across the country.”
As an approved lender for Freddie Mac Conventional Forwards, Berkadia remains committed to acting as a reliable, solutions-oriented partner to investors, developers, and owners, helping them navigate evolving market conditions and deliver new and rehabilitated rental housing nationwide.