Our finance professionals have created and implemented a multitude of innovative financing plans to meet individual needs. Our comprehensive experience gives us the significant and diverse knowledge to help with your difficult financing needs. We create financial solutions tailored to each customer’s unique requirements.
OUR People
Lawrence Linksman
Chief Executive Officer
Larry founded Bridge Funding and is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Company’s long-term strategy. Through his deep network of industry relationships, Larry also spearheads Bridge Funding’s sourcing and origination capabilities, and works actively with the Company’s investors and capital partners. He has extensive experience handling complex, distressed real estate situations including bank REO, loan foreclosure, completion of partially built buildings and bankruptcy. Larry has managed a full-service Hilton Hotel, owned and repositioned property in New York’s Times Square, developed and leased one of the nation’s top grossing billboards, and was owner & president of an SBA Lender.
Elmarene Horton
Portfolio Manager
Elmarene manages the servicing of Bridge Funding’s portfolio of commercial loans. Elmarene’s experience includes commercial and residential loan processing, servicing and closing of purchases, refinances and loan assumptions. Previously, Elmarene worked in the loan servicing division of a New York-based commercial finance company and managed an $8 Billion portfolio of commercial loans, including FNMA, Freddie Mac, Dus, MBS and credit enhancement (Bond). Elmarene also worked in loan originations and handled the responsibilities of a paralegal in the loan closing process.
GREG LINKSMAN
LOAN SUPERVISOR
Greg Linksman is responsible for managing Bridge Funding’s existing loan portfolio. Greg works to guide individuals and organizations throughout the loan process and assists with maintaining loan performance. In addition, Greg supervises improvements to REOs, originating workout schedules with borrowers, and retaining brokers to find highest and best use for property value. Greg graduated with honors from the Isenberg School of Management from the University of Massachusetts with a B.A in Accounting.