Diverse portfolio drives growth across real estate, construction, lender finance, healthcare and business lending services

Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a New Jersey State chartered FDIC-insured bank and Equal Housing Lender known for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG) and real estate lending platform, today announced it has facilitated more than $1B in loans in the first half of 2025, while retaining $550MM in originations on its balance sheet—marking its highest mid-year performance to date. The team originated 46 loans, ranging from $490,000 to $50 million in multiple asset types.

CBG maintained $2.4B in assets under management (AUM), serving as a strategic conduit for both bank and non-bank partners. The milestone demonstrates the strength and focus of CBG’s Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Lender Finance, Healthcare, and Business Lending Services divisions, which have collectively contributed to sustained momentum and meaningful client impact. The record-setting dual-quarter performance builds on the Group’s significant year-over-year trajectory following over $1 billion in originations in 2024 on the Bank’s balance sheet.

“At Cross River, we are more than just a lender—we are a trusted bridge between capital and opportunity,” said Shimon Eisikowicz, EVP and Chief Lending Officer at Cross River. “We’re not just participating in the market—we’re helping shape it, connecting traditional and emerging players with solutions grounded in trust, flexibility, and execution.”

Cross River’s CBG strategy blends proprietary technology with personalized banking solutions, enabling the team to offer customized financing structures, streamlined underwriting processes, and enhanced borrower experience. The bank's continued focus on credit discipline, portfolio diversification, and market responsiveness has further solidified its position as a trusted lending partner nationwide.

As Cross River enters the second half of 2025, it remains committed to accelerating growth while empowering clients and partners through innovative and responsible financial solutions. The CBG’s performance is a testament to the bank’s mission to redefine commercial lending with a relentless drive to support the evolving needs of real estate operators and businesses nationwide.

About Cross River Commercial Banking Group

Cross River’s Commercial Banking Group (“CBG”) assists property owners, investors, brokers, and institutions in identifying and accessing the right loan and banking products. The Group leverages technology coupled with a streamlined approval process, often resulting in more expeditious closing times and specializes in the following loan and asset classes:

The Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”) division focuses on the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania metro areas servicing a variety of asset classes and loans ranging from $250,000 to more than $100 million. Asset classes include multifamily, retail, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, fractured condos, co-ops and investment properties. The CRE division also originates and services construction and bridge loans for ground-up construction, renovation, land acquisition, and partially or fully vacant properties.

The group’s Lender Finance (“LF”) platform is designed to reach an expanded national audience, complementing Cross River’s existing commercial real estate business providing note-on-note and warehouse lines of credit to bank and non-bank lenders and partners in all 50 states.

The group’s Healthcare Lending (“HC”) team focuses on term loans and bridge loans secured by various types of healthcare properties nationally.

The group’s Business Lending Services (“BLS”) is designed to provide transparent loan origination and processing on a full suite of Small Business Administration (SBA) and Conventional business loan programs.

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