John Morelli

Commercial Real Estate Finance

Experience

John Morelli is Founder and Managing Partner of INSIGNIA Financial Services, a premier capital markets advisory firm, specializing in innovative debt and equity financing solutions for a wide range of clients, including real estate investors, commercial property owners, home builders, and developers across the United States. With over 25 years of industry experience in capital markets, lending, and real estate investment management, and billions of dollars in transactions, John has earned a reputation for his steadfast reliability and strategic insight.

Track Record

Throughout his career, John and his team have facilitated billions of dollars in financing across a wide range of property types, including multifamily, office, industrial, retail centers, assisted living, hospitality, residential, and self-storage facilities, among others.

Value

John combines deep industry expertise, robust relationships, and strategic foresight to provide tailored financing solutions that align with clients’ unique investment goals. His personalized approach ensures optimal outcomes for real estate investors and business owners seeking customized lending structures.

John Morelli

About Me

Learn more about what drives me and how I leverage my passion for real estate, finance, and dealmaking to help my clients capitalize on opportunities and achieve financial goals. 

Extraordinary service. Exceptional results.

Performance

My team and I are client-centric and performance driven dealmakers. Your success is our success.

A Deep Network of Capital Sources

I maintain close relationships with a comprehensive group of capital providers, including traditional and alternative lenders, and private capital sources spanning the entire risk spectrum.

Specialized Expertise

When you choose me, you’re choosing to work with a team of seasoned commercial lending professionals with thousands of loans funded. Commercial lending is our sole focus.

Certainty of Execution

We help you capitalize on opportunities with greater certainty of execution, and provide a transparent engagement, diligence, and closing process.

How To Get Started

Experience the difference of personalized service. I strive to provide greater flexibility, better terms, and a faster, simpler loan process for my clients and their stakeholders. 

1. Consultation

The financing process starts with a brief conversation to discuss the relevant details of the transaction, property, and financial details. This information will enable us to provide a detailed Term Sheet for your consideration.

2. Application

Upon execution of the Term Sheet and receipt of any documentation requested, the loan application will be processed and packaged for underwriting and approval.

3. Due Diligence

Third party reports are ordered, title obtained, insurance requested, and finalization of underwriting requirements and stipulations for firm commitment.

4. Closing & Funding

Your loan documents will be prepared, constituent documents gathered, and a closing or signing appointment will be arranged at your convenience or in accordance with your transactional requirements.

Financing for nearly any property type and business or investment purpose.

John Morelli

“Your vision is my priority. My team and I provide the expertise, dedication, and relationships to navigate complex commercial real estate financing with ease.”

John Morelli

Client Testimonials

Kevin Itima
Even brokers find maneuvering through real estate lending world difficult sometimes. John Morelli took care of an 8 unit commercial loan for me when every lender I know told me it couldn’t be done. Great terms, great communication and smooth process! Looking to get a commercial loan done in Chicago he’s the man!!
Margaret W
Refinancing was a great experience. They were efficient, professional, organized and understanding through every step of the process! I will use them again for any future financing needs!
Pete S
The best in the business. INSIGNIA had us closed in 16 days with a great rate, was very responsive and attentive, super easy to communicate with and an overall joy. Thanks so much!
Ray M
Shawn and John were both extremely helpful and very easy to work with. They were able to get me an amazing rate at minimum cost and quickly in order to get me the savings I desperately needed right away.
Jennifer H
INSIGNIA did a great job in a very fast and timely manner and always got back to us right away. Highly recommend INSIGNIA! Thank you
Chris M
The transaction was very smooth, we have used them to purchase and refi and I have to say it was an easy process. They are quick to respond to questions, handle your concerns in a professional manner. Thank you again I appreciate it very much.

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