BHI launches N.J. Commercial Lending Group

BHI, a commercial lending solution, announced Wednesday it has launched the New Jersey Commercial Lending Group, which will focus on businesses throughout New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region.BHI, a commercial lending solution, announced Wednesday it has launched the New Jersey Commercial Lending Group, which will focus on businesses throughout New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region.

John Yoler will be leading the group as a senior vice president. Yoler was previously head of HSBC’s New Jersey division. Reporting to him are several members of his former executive team, including Carl Giordano and Christer Andresen, both senior vice presidents.

“BHI has been serving customers in the U.S. for over 40 years, offering specialized services to middle market companies since 2010,” Gabriel Hamani, manager of USA branches. “The bank’s global network includes operations throughout Europe and the U.S. The New Jersey office is a significant step forward in our growing U.S. network and one of the strategic focus areas for the Bank’s international expansion going forward.”

 “We are bringing an exciting new range of funding opportunities to middle market companies in the region. BHI is a boutique financial institution with substantial capital assets. Unlike big banks with structural limitations or the small ones with limited capital, we offer personalized attention, in-depth understanding of the commercial landscape and excellent resources,” Yoler said.

The office will be located in Woodcliff Lake and will focused on middle market companies specialized in manufacturing, distribution, retail, private equity, acquisition/financing, recapitalization and service throughout the region.