Commercial Lending

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "A bank for entrepreneurs founded by entrepreneurs. We don't just understand our clients' needs, we anticipate them."

Specialty: Multifamily Lending

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "We are constantly moving forward for our clients. We're never satisfied with where we're at and I wouldn't want it any other way."

Specialty: Multifamily Lending

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "While many things comprise BWB’s unconventional nature, my own contribution lies in my uncommon path to becoming a lender after previously being among the earliest clients of the bank as a real estate investor, builder, realtor, and property manager."

Specialty: Construction Lending

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "Bridgewater's creativity and willingness to think “outside the box” is what separates us from traditional Big Banks."

Specialty: Multifamily Lending

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "We understand our clients' needs and move quickly. The lending process at Bridgewater is streamlined and uncomplicated."

Specialty: Commercial Real Estate

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "Open-minded leadership fueled by a can-do spirited team. Our clients notice the difference."

Specialty: C&I Lending

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "Bridgewater does things differently. When everyone else is going one way, we go the other and see things from a new perspective."

Specialty: C&I Lending

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "Banking and lending can be cumbersome. At Bridgewater, we're dedicated to simplifying the client experience."

Specialty: Construction Lending

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "We are able to understand deals quickly and offer seamless execution from initial meeting to loan closing by taking a common-sense approach to lending."

Specialty: Multifamily Lending

Nick serves as Chief Lending Officer and has been with Bridgewater Bank since 2007. He oversees a talented team of lenders as well as an active portfolio of loans. In addition to his managerial responsibilities, he actively engages in loan origination, primarily focusing on real estate lending in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Nick has been instrumental in strategically developing specialty loan products in response to market demands.

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "It's the people that make up the Bridgewater experience. We take the time to get to know our clients and never have a one size fits all approach to anything."

Specialty: Commercial Real Estate Lending

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "Flexibility. Local decision making. Responsive. It’s as simple as that."

Specialty: C&I Lending

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "Bridgewater has a refreshing approach to banking, where we move quickly and have fun along the way."

Specialty: Multifamily Lending

Jeff is a founder of the Company and founding director of the board. He has worked in the regulatory and commercial banking industry for over 35 years. As Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, Jeff is responsible for all aspects of the Bank’s credit policies and risk management systems. He currently chairs the loan and credit department committees and plays an integral role in credit actions on the Bank’s largest lending relationships.

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "Not only are new ideas and approaches to banking accepted, they're encouraged."

Specialty: Multifamily Lending

Specialty: Commercial Real Estate

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "BWB is constantly evolving to anticipate our clients' wants and needs."

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "We provide what many other banks cannot offer: creative loan structures and local decision making, while providing a simplified on-boarding process and the ability to close quickly."

What makes Bridgewater unconventional? “We have a knowledgeable and creative team that welcomes the 'out of the box' opportunity and moves quickly to structure a package best suited for our clients' needs.”

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "We go above and beyond serving our clients through unparalleled focus and dedication - offering smart tailored solutions with local decision making."

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "Our dedicated team members make lending easy for our clients with sensible and quick decisions."

What makes Bridgewater unconventional:

“We are a relationship-based bank first and provide our clients with one of the industry's most efficient loan delivery processes.”

What makes Bridgewater unconventional:

“Bridgewater’s commitment to establishing, building, and growing relationships with its clients is unmatched in today's banking world."