The Future of Real Estate Capital Markets: Lessons from $3.5B in Transactions

Podcast
Written By Huber Bongolan

In this episode of The Infinity Podcast, I sit down with Zeus Hernandez to discuss the realities of working in commercial real estate capital markets and the lessons learned from sourcing more than $3.5 billion in transactions across land, construction, and permanent financing.

We dive into the most common mistakes developers make when raising debt and equity, and why understanding how lenders actually evaluate deals can make or break a project. I also share how I built a network of more than 5,500 capital providers, and why relationships and credibility remain the foundation of successful capital raising in today’s market.

We also explore how technology is reshaping commercial real estate finance, the evolving role of capital markets professionals, and why thought leadership and mentorship are becoming increasingly important for long-term industry impact.

If you’re raising capital, structuring deals, or building a career in real estate finance, this conversation offers practical insights into how the capital side of the business really works.

Huber Bongolan

With 14 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate finance, Huber has sourced over $1.5 billion in capital transactions and serves as the Head of Capital Markets for leading data and tech-enabled CRE brokerages. Huber provides nationwide access to debt and mezzanine capital for CRE investors, structuring diverse financing projects such as land acquisition, construction, and permanent loans. He also manages a vast network of over 3,500 capital sources, encompassing both debt and equity providers.

He holds dual master’s degrees, an MBA and MRED, from the University of Southern California, graduating with Program Distinction. An Eagle Scout, licensed mortgage loan originator, and real estate broker, Huber holds leadership positions in both ULI (Urban Land Institute) and FIIRE (Filipinos in Institutional Real Estate), passionately giving back to the community.

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