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: Construction

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: Affordable Housing

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

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

Specialty: Affordable Housing

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: "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

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: Affordable Housing

Nick serves as Chief Lending Officer and has been with Bridgewater Bank since 2007. He oversees a talented team of lenders and an active portfolio of loans. Nick is actively engaged in loan originations, primarily focusing on real estate lending in the Twin Cities. He has been instrumental in strategically developing specialty loan products in response to market demands.

Nick currently serves on the boards of Rethos Places Reimagined and Minnesota Housing Partnership and is often a guest speaker on numerous commercial real estate panels throughout the Twin Cities.

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

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. He currently chairs the loan and credit committees and plays an integral role in credit actions on the Bank’s largest lending relationships.

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

Specialty: Construction

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."

Specialty: CRE

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.”

Specialty: C&I

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."

Specialty: C&I

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

Specialty: Construction

What makes Bridgewater unconventional: "Our commitment to challenging the status quo and continuously searching for new ways to provide creative solutions for our clients is second to none."

Specialty: CRE

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.”

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What makes Bridgewater unconventional:

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

What makes Bridgewater unconventional:

"Founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, Bridgewater possesses a unique strength in understanding our clients' needs and providing the level of service and financing our clients deserve."

Specialty: C&I