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producing above-average results via a truly client-centered, transparent lending philosophy resulted in Shaughnessy more than doubling his origination volume the following year, closing over 280 loans for $215 million+ in his hometown in 2022.

This is no small feat for an area boasting some of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States. “Real Estate transactions in Boston lend themselves to incredibly complex deals due to strict zoning, commercial to residential conversions, and other unique situations found in the dense and older neighborhoods in the surrounding area,” explained Shaughnessy. “Our success over the last year would not have been possible without the grit and innate desire to succeed in this competitive market found in our four-person team. Our Senior Production Assistant Brianna DiZeo; Portfolio Manager, Evan Kritz; and Senior Loan Closer, Graciela Calvo round out one of the most dedicated teams I have had the privilege to work with during my career.”

Having a chance to make a positive impact in the Massachusetts neighborhoods he grew up in is something Shaughnessy truly relishes in his role as Managing Director. “The most rewarding aspect of my job at Renovo is the unique opportunity to change the Boston area communities that I grew up in like Malden, East Boston, and Chelsea for the better,” observes Shaughnessy. “I take pride in providing much-needed capital to develop and improve the quality of life for those that live and work here.”

Boston-based Renovo clients are certainly benefiting from the purpose-driven energy Shaughnessy brings to the office day in and day out. After building the Renovo operations in the city, Shaughnessy continues to refine and improve his protocol to consistently deliver a better end-product to borrowers and intends to expand his market share deeper into Boston.

While Boston is home and will remain central to his core business, Shaughnessy has his sights set on conquering additional markets.

“Renovo has a reputation for a streamlined process for both shortand long-term loans which make our firm uniquely suited to tackle markets across the US,” notes Shaughnessy. “My intentions are to expand beyond the Boston area into additional markets outside the state that are posed for a lender like Renovo.”

Drawing from his years of diverse experience in both the real estate and finance worlds, Shaughnessy is able to provide real value to his clients. “I enjoy the capital markets side of the business,” notes Shaughnessy. “This involves originating loans and then trading them to the secondary market, which I have developed a thorough understanding of how the major players in this space evaluate risk and credit—allowing me to vet loans and ultimately enhance their overall credit.” Leveraging his years of industry experience to discern emergent trends and quickly adjust lending practices to accommodate shifting dynamics, the insights Shaughnessy is able to provide to his clients are almost as valuable as the actual capital he provides for them.

The future is an admittedly challenging thing to predict considering the recent market volatility and constantly fluctuating dynamics. However, Shaughnessy is optimistic that he can continue building on the $450 million in lending volume he has logged since 2018. “We will have to keep an eye on unemployment and inflation in the future,” observes Shaughnessy. “I always communicate to clients that it pays to be forwardthinking and help them develop realistic exit strategies that align with their investment strategy— crafting a truly diversified asset portfolio that both mitigates risk and optimizes cash flow for each and every client is my goal here at Renovo. My top priority is to ensure that investors are set up for longterm success.”

There is more to achieving that goal than meets the eye. The real estate industry is in a constant state of flux and keeping on top of the constantly evolving marketplace dynamics is almost a full-time job in and of itself. Despite his understandably hectic schedule, Shaughnessy still finds the time to conduct in-depth market analytics so he can provide the best information to his clients that will position them favorably for the future. “I leverage data insights and market analytics to provide actionable insights to clients and strive to be the best partner I can be to them—make sure they know that there is a mutual commitment to the achievement of their financial objectives,” notes Shaughnessy.

It is just one of the many practices that makes Shaughnessy a trendsetter in the lending industry and offers a glimpse of the level of professionalism and preparation he brings to Renovo’s clients—inspiring confidence that no matter what the future holds, they will be able to count on Shaughnessy to help them achieve success.

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