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Volpe joins Highcap Group as director of finance

Michael Volpe, <a class=Highcap Group" width="240" height="300" /> Michael Volpe, Highcap Group

Manhattan, NY Michael Volpe has joined investment sales firm Highcap Group, as the director of finance.

Prior to Highcap, he was with the financing firm, Pergolis Swartz Associates. He has over 15 years in the industry and has originated commercial loans on all CRE asset classes.

He understands the dynamic nature of the capital markets and prides himself on linking the needs of the borrower and lender alike. Specializing in debt and equity financing and having long standing institutional and non-conventional lender contacts, Volpe will provide creative, personalized financing options at competitive rates to Highcap’s clients as well as new customers.

Volpe graduated with a BA from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut and with an MS in Real Estate Finance from  New York University.

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