John Richardson

Chief Credit Officer

Bringing two decades of experience in credit and underwriting with established national firms. John’s expertise includes a focus on multifamily housing, along with credit management processes including screening, deal structuring, underwriting, risk management, and credit approval.

Prior to joining Ascent, John served as Managing Director, Chief Credit Officer at Arbor Realty Trust, where he managed an underwriting pipeline exceeding 500 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans across approximately $5B in annual production.

John is based in Ascent’s New England Regional Office in Massachusetts.