Founder & CEO
New York
Aaron leads complex, fast-paced HUD, bridge and mezzanine financings. According to clients he “is reliable, creative and is a true partner for growth. He is just amazing.”
For over 15 years, Aaron Krawitz has overseen a number of the most sophisticated real estate transactions in the nation. Mr. Krawitz is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bravo Capital. He sits on its Management Committee and its Credit Committee. Mr. Krawitz was formerly the President at Dwight Capital and previously held various positions at Gibson Dunn and Skadden Arps. Mr. Krawitz received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania (with honors), and a JD from Michigan Law School (Michigan Law Review).Scroll for bio
Aaron leads complex, fast-paced HUD, bridge and mezzanine financings. According to clients he “is reliable, creative and is a true partner for growth. He is just amazing.”
For over 15 years, Aaron Krawitz has overseen a number of the most sophisticated real estate transactions in the nation. Mr. Krawitz is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bravo Capital. He sits on its Management Committee and its Credit Committee. Mr. Krawitz was formerly the President at Dwight Capital and previously held various positions at Gibson Dunn and Skadden Arps. Mr. Krawitz received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania (with honors), and a JD from Michigan Law School (Michigan Law Review).
Chairman and Co-Founder of Bravo Property Trust
Tel Aviv
Gabi Moshayev is the chairman and co-founder of Bravo Property Trust, a national bridge and construction lender focusing on multifamily and healthcare financings. Bravo Property Trust is an award winning platform, which is privately held, and is an industry leader known for its creativity and reliability. Bravo Property Trust is an affiliate of Bravo Capital, and focuses on Bridge-to-HUD financings. With over $1 billion in financings originated, Bravo Property Trust focuses on sponsors with extensive track records of success in premier locations.
Prior to Bravo Property Trust, Mr. Moshayev was CEO of Harel Insurance and Finance Alternative, the credit and real estate alternatives investment platform of Harel Insurance Group, which is one of the largest insurance companies in Israel. Mr. Moshayev established this real estate credit platform which he oversaw, and which attained significant success and growth under his leadership. Mr. Moshayev’s career at Harel Group spanned 15 years.
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Gabi Moshayev is the chairman and co-founder of Bravo Property Trust, a national bridge and construction lender focusing on multifamily and healthcare financings. Bravo Property Trust is an award winning platform, which is privately held, and is an industry leader known for its creativity and reliability. Bravo Property Trust is an affiliate of Bravo Capital, and focuses on Bridge-to-HUD financings. With over $1 billion in financings originated, Bravo Property Trust focuses on sponsors with extensive track records of success in premier locations.
Prior to Bravo Property Trust, Mr. Moshayev was CEO of Harel Insurance and Finance Alternative, the credit and real estate alternatives investment platform of Harel Insurance Group, which is one of the largest insurance companies in Israel. Mr. Moshayev established this real estate credit platform which he oversaw, and which attained significant success and growth under his leadership. Mr. Moshayev’s career at Harel Group spanned 15 years.
New Jersey
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Deborah Ginsberg is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Bravo Property Trust, a national bridge and construction lender focusing on multifamily and healthcare financings. Bravo Property Trust is an affiliate of Bravo Capital, and focuses on Bridge-to-HUD financings. With over $1 billion in financings originated, Bravo Property Trust focuses on sponsors with extensive track records of success in primary and secondary markets.
Prior to joining Bravo Property Trust, Deborah was a partner in TPG Real Estate and the general counsel of TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: TRTX), and a member of the TPG Real Estate Credit investment committee. Deborah joined TPG from Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies where she was involved in originating, structuring, executing and asset managing real estate debt investments across all asset types and geographies. Prior to joining Blackstone, Deborah was a Director at Capital Trust, Inc. and CT Investment Management Co., LLC, a commercial real estate debt investment manager and rated special servicer that was wholly owned by Capital Trust and acquired by Blackstone in December 2012. She began her career as an associate in the real estate group of Sidley Austin in New York. Deborah graduated from Cornell University and received a J.D. from Cardozo Law School, where she graduated cum laude. Deborah serves on the Board of Governors of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, and is also actively involved in WX – Women Real Estate Executives in New York.
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Deborah Ginsberg is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Bravo Property Trust, a national bridge and construction lender focusing on multifamily and healthcare financings. Bravo Property Trust is an affiliate of Bravo Capital, and focuses on Bridge-to-HUD financings. With over $1 billion in financings originated, Bravo Property Trust focuses on sponsors with extensive track records of success in primary and secondary markets.
Prior to joining Bravo Property Trust, Deborah was a partner in TPG Real Estate and the general counsel of TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: TRTX), and a member of the TPG Real Estate Credit investment committee. Deborah joined TPG from Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies where she was involved in originating, structuring, executing and asset managing real estate debt investments across all asset types and geographies. Prior to joining Blackstone, Deborah was a Director at Capital Trust, Inc. and CT Investment Management Co., LLC, a commercial real estate debt investment manager and rated special servicer that was wholly owned by Capital Trust and acquired by Blackstone in December 2012. She began her career as an associate in the real estate group of Sidley Austin in New York. Deborah graduated from Cornell University and received a J.D. from Cardozo Law School, where she graduated cum laude. Deborah serves on the Board of Governors of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, and is also actively involved in WX – Women Real Estate Executives in New York.
Bravo Property Trust
New York
Aidan Birnbaum works on behalf of the Bravo Property Trust bridge platform. Aidan formerly worked on S3 Capital’s bridge loan program, overseeing 150 active loans. In his time, he closed over $1B of transactions and facilitated the financing for each transaction under the platform. Formerly an underwriter, Aidan has an understanding of acquisition and development projects, having seen through more than 50 projects through completion. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics.
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Aidan Birnbaum works on behalf of the Bravo Property Trust bridge platform. Aidan formerly worked on S3 Capital’s bridge loan program, overseeing 150 active loans. In his time, he closed over $1B of transactions and facilitated the financing for each transaction under the platform. Formerly an underwriter, Aidan has an understanding of acquisition and development projects, having seen through more than 50 projects through completion. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics.
Deputy Chief Underwriter
New York
Mr. Patterson is Bravo Capital’s Deputy Chief Underwriter. Mr. Patterson previously worked at Greystone as a FHA Senior Underwriter. During his time at Greystone, he was responsible for the underwriting and submission of approximately $2 billion of HUD-insured loans. Mr. Patterson specialized in multifamily projects including market rate, income restricted, Section 8, and projects receiving new Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
Mr. Patterson received a BS in Business Administration from The College of New Jersey, with a concentration in finance.
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Mr. Patterson is Bravo Capital’s Deputy Chief Underwriter. Mr. Patterson previously worked at Greystone as a FHA Senior Underwriter. During his time at Greystone, he was responsible for the underwriting and submission of approximately $2 billion of HUD-insured loans. Mr. Patterson specialized in multifamily projects including market rate, income restricted, Section 8, and projects receiving new Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
Mr. Patterson received a BS in Business Administration from The College of New Jersey, with a concentration in finance.
Jacob Savitt is an originator and portfolio manager at Bravo Property Trust, where he focuses on acquisition, bridge, construction, and inventory loans across key metropolitan areas nationwide.
Previously, Mr. Savitt played a pivotal role as a Director at Be Aviv, where he led the credit platform to exceed $1 billion in transaction volume. Prior to his time at Be Aviv, he gained significant experience in capital advisory and investment sales, founding a specialized capital advisory firm focused on 99-year ground lease transactions in the New York metropolitan area. Mr. Savitt transacted over $100 million in commercial real estate deals.
Mr. Savitt earned a B.S. from New York University, specializing in real estate finance.
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Jacob Savitt is an originator and portfolio manager at Bravo Property Trust, where he focuses on acquisition, bridge, construction, and inventory loans across key metropolitan areas nationwide.
Previously, Mr. Savitt played a pivotal role as a Director at Be Aviv, where he led the credit platform to exceed $1 billion in transaction volume. Prior to his time at Be Aviv, he gained significant experience in capital advisory and investment sales, founding a specialized capital advisory firm focused on 99-year ground lease transactions in the New York metropolitan area. Mr. Savitt transacted over $100 million in commercial real estate deals.
Mr. Savitt earned a B.S. from New York University, specializing in real estate finance.
Senior Analyst
New York
Kendall Kozikowski is Bravo Capital’s Senior Analyst. She is responsible for the initial review of all HUD and bridge-to-HUD transactions. She works with the underwriting team to prepare and execute FHA mortgage insurance applications.
Ms. Kozikowski previously worked at Greystone on their FHA underwriting platform. She has extensive experience with both affordable and market rate multifamily refinance and new construction transactions. She received a BS in Management from Boston College with a concentration in finance and business analytics.
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Kendall Kozikowski is Bravo Capital’s Senior Analyst. She is responsible for the initial review of all HUD and bridge-to-HUD transactions. She works with the underwriting team to prepare and execute FHA mortgage insurance applications.
Ms. Kozikowski previously worked at Greystone on their FHA underwriting platform. She has extensive experience with both affordable and market rate multifamily refinance and new construction transactions. She received a BS in Management from Boston College with a concentration in finance and business analytics.
Originator
New York
Elan Goldberg is an originator at Bravo Capital. Mr. Goldberg’s prior work at a real estate private equity firm has given him invaluable experience. Mr. Goldberg received a finance degree from Yeshiva University with high honors.
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Loan Processor
Ohio
Jillian Rush is an FHA loan processor at Bravo Capital. Ms. Rush is responsible for the preparation, review, and completion of HUD forms and exhibits required for submission. Ms. Rush works with the underwriting team to prepare and execute FHA mortgage insurance applications. Ms. Rush previously worked at Jones Lang LaSalle on their FHA underwriting platform. Ms. Rush has extensive experience with both MAP and Healthcare deals. She also assists with accounting and corporate tasks.
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Jillian Rush is an FHA loan processor at Bravo Capital. Ms. Rush is responsible for the preparation, review, and completion of HUD forms and exhibits required for submission. Ms. Rush works with the underwriting team to prepare and execute FHA mortgage insurance applications. Ms. Rush previously worked at Jones Lang LaSalle on their FHA underwriting platform. Ms. Rush has extensive experience with both MAP and Healthcare deals. She also assists with accounting and corporate tasks.
Analyst
Brooklyn, NY
Sophia Duff is from Brooklyn, NY, and is a graduate of Cornell University, where she studied Industrial Labor Relations and Business. During her time at Cornell, she competed as a member of the Varsity Sailing Team and spent a year in the UK as a visiting student at the London School of Economics (LSE). Previously, Ms. Duff served as a Summer Analyst at Bravo Capital, where she worked on multifamily and healthcare transactions, gaining valuable experience in innovative financing solutions. She brings this expertise to her current role and is enthusiastic about continuing her work with the Bravo Capital team, focusing on delivering impactful financial strategies.
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Sophia Duff is from Brooklyn, NY, and is a graduate of Cornell University, where she studied Industrial Labor Relations and Business. During her time at Cornell, she competed as a member of the Varsity Sailing Team and spent a year in the UK as a visiting student at the London School of Economics (LSE). Previously, Ms. Duff served as a Summer Analyst at Bravo Capital, where she worked on multifamily and healthcare transactions, gaining valuable experience in innovative financing solutions. She brings this expertise to her current role and is enthusiastic about continuing her work with the Bravo Capital team, focusing on delivering impactful financial strategies.
Analyst
Brooklyn, NY
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