Lauren Smyle joined BridgeCore Capital as senior director of loan originations.

In this newly created position, Smyle will be responsible for overseeing loan originations on commercial real estate in markets served by BridgeCore throughout the country, further expanding BridgeCore’s leading role as a bridge lender.

Based in San Diego, Smyle has nearly a decade of relevant origination, underwriting and portfolio management experience in the banking and private, bridge lending industries. She reports directly to BridgeCore founder and principal Elliot Shirwo.

“Lauren has established herself as a highly-respected professional in our industry, with the highest degree of integrity, transparency and respect among her peers, and we are excited that she is joining our team,” Shirwo said. “Beyond her technical abilities, she shares BridgeCore’s coveted practice that relationships come first.”

“I am excited to be a part of an experienced, professional team that is dedicated to not only getting the deal done, but doing so with the highest quality of service and responsiveness, along with active communication and close collaboration with their long-established, trusted mortgage broker and borrower relationships nationwide,” Smyle said.