GlobeSt. recognizes Northmarq, Dave Link as 2025 Rainmakers in CRE Debt, Equity & Finance

MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 18, 2025) — Northmarq is honored to be named a Rainmaker in CRE Debt, Equity, & Finance by GlobeSt., a trusted commercial real estate (CRE) industry source. Each year, the publication recognizes individuals, organizations and teams who have navigated difficult economic and financial conditions and pioneered the industry.

Executive Vice President and Regional Managing Director Dave Link of Northmarq’s Denver office was also selected as an individual “rainmaker” by GlobeSt.

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NORTHMARQ

Northmarq is a one-stop shop for CRE debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing and fund management offering a diverse range of traditional and nontraditional financing sources for complex and sizable transactions.

Since 2021, Northmarq's Debt + Equity team has closed $52 billion in deal volume with a network of more than 175 originators operating in more than 50 offices nationwide. Northmarq's Agency team has closed more than $20 billion in Fannie Mae multifamily transactions as a delegated underwriting and servicing partner lending to multifamily properties.

Northmarq also has been an integral part of the Freddie Mac Optigo Seller/Services Network since its inception in 1994. The firm represents nearly 100 life insurance companies and investment advisors and has relationships with some of the largest capital sources in the country. Since 2021, Northmarq has closed more than $13.6 billion in life company transactions.

The firm also has an in-house team dedicated to FHA loans that assists first-time FHA borrowers and finances an array of affordable and workforce housing properties through its partnerships with FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Northmarq collaborated with Aeon, a nonprofit developer, for GiveMN's Give to the Max Day in November 2024 and matched donations to improve local communities and provide access to affordable housing.

Founded in 1962, the firm is led by CEO Jeffrey Weidell.

DAVE LINK

During his 27-year career, Northmarq EVP and Regional Managing Director Dave Link has creatively structured deal capitalizations and advised clients on the latest emerging market trends across asset classes. He has established himself as an expert in recapitalizing challenged assets that clients can acquire at significant discounts. 

In his role at Northmarq, Link plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the firm's debt and equity advisory vertical. His responsibilities include spearheading recruitment efforts and overseeing West Coast debt and equity production offices. Link also leads a team of Denver brokers focused on capitalizing acquisitions and refinancing client assets.

Since the beginning of 2024, his team has closed equity and debt financings exceeding $400 million, including apartment and mixed-use deals in Seattle, Austin and Milwaukee and multiple deals in the Denver metro area.

Link is a thought leader in the CRE finance field and has shared insights on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's roles in the 2024 multifamily lending market.

He is a dedicated community member supporting the Food Bank of the Rockies.

View the GlobeSt. 2025 Rainmakers in CRE Debt, Equity & Finance.

Prior Northmarq rainmakers include:

• Shannon Hersker (2022).
• Nathan Prouty (2020).
• Jeffrey Erxleben (2019).
• Greg Duvall (2019).

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The story was written by GlobeSt.com Staff and appeared on GlobeSt.com on Feb. 11, 2025. © 2025 ALM Global Properties, LLC. All rights reserved.