real estate

In today's competitive residential real estate markets, real estate developers gain a competitive edge by securing financing in a timely manner and on flexible terms.

We have extensive experience providing financing for a wide variety of construction and real estate projects. The company’s primary activities include the acquisition, construction and refurbishment of real estate throughout Germany. These activities also include the preservation of listed buildings.

Real estate developers turn to Westend Bank because we understand the challenges and opportunities in this demanding sector and are committed to providing a customized approach. We address our client’s short-term liquidity needs, particularly in the project’s nascent stages, by offering flexible solutions and bridging loans.

Key Features

  • Competitive secured loans for commercial developers of residential property projects in Germany
  • A fast and efficient financing process
  • Full transparency on loan terms and costs
  • Valuations by independent experts working closely with our in-house property specialists
  • A relationship-driven approach and flexibility to fulfil customers' needs
  • Loans starting from €1 million of up to €10 million
  • Short- to medium-terms
Christoph Trageser
Christoph Trageser
Senior Account Manager
Telephone +49 69 660 595 6 04

Christoph Trageser joined Westend Bank AG in August 2022 as a Senior Account Manager for real estate development. Previously, he was responsible for valuing large-volume commercial properties and development measures as an expert at Wüstenrot Bausparkasse AG. Before this, he worked as an authorised signatory and Director of Property Valuation at Peermatch Management GmbH, a Frankfurt-based fintech for commercial real estate financing. In the field of property valuation, Christoph worked before for Westdeutsche ImmobilienBank AG, where he was previously a credit analyst in the market division and a trainee.

Christoph began his career with a banking apprenticeship at Dresdner Bank and holds a degree in business administration from the University of Bayreuth. He completed postgraduate studies at the German Real Estate Academy at the University of Freiburg to become a qualified surveyor (DIA). Christoph is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is a certified HypZert (F) real estate valuer.

Financing Process

  1. Apply
    Apply
    You contact our experts and provide the required documentation
     
  2. Analyse
    Analyse
    We value your artworks and structure a loan tailored to your needs
     
  3. Transfer
    Transfer
    After approval, you receive the loan under the agreed terms

Case Studies

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Financing to completion

Case Study 2

Case Study 2

Bridging the gap

Case Study 3

Case Study 3

Financing a new construction