Leo Di Loreto
About Leo Di Loreto
Leo Di Loreto serves as the Senior Vice President and Regional Team Leader at Customers Bank, specializing in multifamily, commercial real estate, and construction lending. With extensive experience across various financial institutions, he focuses on financing income-producing properties and value-add projects.
Current Role at Customers Bank
Leo Di Loreto serves as Senior Vice President and Regional Team Leader at Customers Bank, where he has been employed since 2018. In this capacity, he focuses on multifamily, commercial real estate (CRE), and construction lending. His role involves managing relationships with clients and overseeing lending operations in Melville, NY. He targets experienced real estate lenders and investors, particularly in the top 25 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) across the United States.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to his current position, Leo Di Loreto held several significant roles in the banking sector. He worked at People's United Bank as Executive Vice President for Multifamily and Small Commercial Lending from 2012 to 2016. Before that, he served as Senior Vice President at Santander Real Estate Capital from 2006 to 2012. His earlier experience includes a role as 1st Assistant Vice President at Astoria Federal Savings from 2001 to 2006 and a consultancy position at Flushing Bank from 2016 to 2018.
Specialization in Commercial Real Estate Lending
Leo Di Loreto specializes in note on note financing, a niche area within commercial real estate lending. His expertise includes financing income-producing stabilized properties and value-add projects. This specialization allows him to effectively navigate complex lending scenarios and provide tailored financial solutions to clients.
Educational Background
Leo Di Loreto pursued his education in Business Administration at two institutions. He studied at Central Connecticut State University from 1983 to 1985, followed by the University of Hartford from 1985 to 1987, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. This educational foundation has contributed to his extensive knowledge and skills in the banking and real estate sectors.