James M. Fowler
James M. Fowler
Senior Vice President
Office Co-Manager, Production
Newport Beach, CA
JFowler@Grandbridge.com
949-885-4144

Bio
James is senior vice president and production co-manager of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital’s Newport Beach, Calif., office. With the backing of one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, Grandbridge brings our clients deep industry expertise and a full slate of client-focused services. A national, full-service leader in commercial and multifamily finance, we combine our wide range of capital sources with knowledgeable and experienced team members to deliver results.
James has more than 35 years of experience in the commercial real estate investment banking industry in all aspects of commercial real estate finance and mortgage banking that includes equity placement, bridge, construction and fixed-rate debt with an emphasis on retail, office, multifamily, hospitality, seniors housing and industrial properties.
Prior to joining Grandbridge, James served as a senior managing director and national co-head of hospitality debt capital markets for HFF. He also served as a principal and founder of US Realty Capital, a nationwide commercial real estate financial intermediary. Prior to forming US Realty Capital, James served as the western regional manager for Merrill Lynch within their Real Estate Investment Banking platform.
His prior experience also includes serving as first vice president within the Mortgage Banking division of CB Richard Ellis where he was the number one producer in the nation and direct banking experience as a vice president and top producer with Bank of the West (formerly Sanwa Bank).
James has closed in excess of $8 billion in real estate transactions on behalf of his clients throughout his career. His direct industry experience, combined with his professional education in real estate development enables him to bring focus and expert execution to every transaction he sources and structures for Grandbridge's Southern California clients.
A lifetime resident of California, James earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), and Urban Land Institute (ULI), and holds a State of California Real Estate Salesperson license (#01014854).
Representative closings

Seven Flags Sonoma
- 39 acres
- Cash-out refinance
- Insurance

Vista Commons Center
- 98,718 square feet
- Refinance
- BB&T Real Estate Funding - Stabilized

Fremont Business Center
- 148,926 square feet / 12 units
- Acquisition
- BB&T Real Estate Funding

Culture Yard
- 72,435 square feet
- Acquisition
- BB&T Real Estate Funding - Structured

4100 Newport Place
- 190,405 square feet
- Acquisition
- Insurance Company

The Reserves at West Paces
- 337 units
- Refinance
- Agency

The Pointe at Suwanne Station
- 368,769 square feet
- Acquisition
- Agency

The Junction
- 69 units
- Construction
- Bank

Parc at Perimeter
- 298 units
- Acquisition
- Agency

North Park Estates
- 356 units
- Acquisition
- Agency

Harvest at Damonte Ranch
- 278 units
- Refinance
- Insurance Company

Lakeside at Milton Park
- 461 units
- Acquisition
- Agency

Las Vegas Portfolio
- 2,185,094 square feet
- Refinance
- Agency

Florida Portfolio
- $1,233,046 square feet
- Refinance
- Agency

Eden Villa Senior Living
- 42 units
- Acquisition
- Bank

Ankeny Medical Plaza
- 15,541 square feet
- Refinance
- Insurance company

Hilton Garden Inn, San Jose
- 150 rooms
- New Construction
- Bank
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