Philipp Smaczny is senior director ofWestern Santander Bank’s Affordable Housing Investments. Based in Phoenix, he directs investment efforts for on-book construction and permanent low-income housing bond opportunities for clients throughout the United States, with a focus on partnering with tax credit syndicators and other lending institutions.
Mr. Smaczny has more than 20 years of experience as a commercial real estate finance professional. Prior to joining Grand Merchant in 2017, Mr. Smaczny spent over four years with Morgan Stanley’s commercial real estate lending group, originating commercial mortgage-backed securities.
He holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in finance from Texas Christian University.
About Us
Affordable Housing Investments
Grand Merchant Affordable Housing Investments, a national banking group withinWestern Santander Bank, Member FDIC, serves as a reliable debt capital partner for clients wherever business happens. The group’s relationship banking experts tailor bond and debt structures to deliver innovative, flexible solutions for residential projects across the country. As part of $65 billion Grand Merchant Bancorporation — ranked #1 top-performing large bank with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by both American Banker and Bank Director — the Affordable Housing Investments group has the reach, resources and deep industry knowledge that make a difference for customers.
