Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual is one of the largest real estate investors in the nation with investments in commercial mortgages, equities and securitized investments across all major property types. The company produces between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion in real estate investments annually with a $24.4 billion portfolio comprised of 78% fixed income and 22% equity investments. Northwestern Mutual is a financing source that provides experienced and knowledgeable people, quick and decisive action, and flexible, creative solutions. Origination, underwriting and service are enhanced by having real estate professionals in eight regional offices familiar with local markets, borrowers and investors. The company provides responsive, experienced, in-house professionals in the areas of environmental, architecture, engineering, insurance, legal services, ad valorem tax and federal taxation. Investable funds are discretionary, allowing for flexible, creative solutions. Mortgage lending is concentrated on loans greater than $10 million to well over $100 million secured by general purpose income property. Northwestern Mutual seeks opportunities to invest in real estate equities directly through acquisitions, fee developments, joint venture development, pre-purchases, and indirectly via private opportunity funds and public real estate securities.