New Jersey
Multifamily · Retail · Medical · Mixed-Use
New York City, New York (EST)
Family-Run Commercial Financing Since 1986
Mortgage Bankers Association Member
Trusted Since 1986
Four Decades of Commercial Financing Results
Family-run mortgage bankers with $180M+ in financing arranged, 40+ years in business, and closed deals from boutique multifamily to $97M mixed-use developments.
0+Years in Business
$0M+Financing Arranged
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0States Licensed (NJ · PA · DE)
Featured closed transactions — each with real property imagery and financing arranged by our team
Mortgage Bankers Association Member
Client Relationships
Our clients value long-term lender relationships, transparent communication, and financing structured around their goals — backed by decades of closed transactions.
“We focus on personal relationships with each client and our commitment to achieving their goals — not volume for volume's sake. Our experience and industry expertise allows us to provide creative solutions to all commercial real estate finance needs.”
Charles Kauffman
President & Founder
“Decades of connections to banks, life insurance companies, and institutional debt funds mean we source the best available terms in the marketplace for every project we touch.”
Thomas Mertens
Director of Commercial Real Estate
Mortgage Bankers Association & Lender Network
Closed Deals
A selection of commercial financing transactions arranged by our team — from $2M boutique multifamily to $97M mixed-use developments.
About C.H. Kauffman & Associates
A family-run commercial mortgage banking firm delivering creative financing solutions since 1986
We pride ourselves on obtaining the best available deal in the marketplace, focusing on personal relationships with each client and our commitment to achieving their goals. Our experience and industry expertise allows us to provide creative solutions to all commercial real estate finance needs.
Our Team
Licensed commercial mortgage bankers and brokers serving developers and property owners across the Tri-State and Mid-Atlantic.
Markets
Licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware — with closed transactions spanning multifamily, retail, medical, and mixed-use projects.
New York
Condominium · Townhouse · Mixed-Use
Pennsylvania
Strip Centers · Multifamily · Industrial
Services
Permanent loans, construction financing, bridge and mezzanine capital, loan servicing, property inspections, and licensed brokerage.
Permanent Loans
Long-term debt for stabilized commercial properties — banks, life companies, and institutional lenders at competitive rates.
Construction Financing
Ground-up and renovation capital for multifamily, mixed-use, retail, and office projects across the Tri-State.
Bridge & Mezzanine
Short-term bridge loans and mezzanine/equity solutions when your timeline or capital stack requires creative structuring.
Loan Servicing
We service many of the permanent loans we arrange — working with clients through the entire term of the loan.
Property Inspections
On-site property inspections and monitoring to protect lender and borrower interests throughout the loan lifecycle.
Brokerage Services
Licensed real estate brokers in NJ, PA, and DE — facilitating purchases and sales when your transaction requires it.
Process
How We Work
A relationship-driven approach from first call through loan servicing
Consultation & needs assessment
We discuss your project, timeline, capital requirements, and goals to define the right financing strategy.
Lender sourcing & term sheet
Leveraging decades of lender relationships, we identify the best available terms and present clear options.
Underwriting & closing
We coordinate due diligence, documentation, and closing with lenders, attorneys, and all parties involved.
Servicing & ongoing support
For loans we service, we remain your partner through the full term — inspections, renewals, and refinances.
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