Backshop / CMBS.com doubles in size by adding Closer

We closed on our transaction with SitusAMC and have onboarded all the Closer employees, which brings our combined team to more than 30 people.

Next week I’ll be on the road to Nashville and New York to meet everyone in person and start planning how we combine our two platforms. We will take the best parts of both products and combine them into one killer app that appeals to every type of lender. I plan to meet all the Closer clients this fall and get input on our road map so we do everything in the right order.

Next week I’m also attending the CREFC Capital Markets conference in New York. It will be interesting to hear about the general state of the markets, and if the lower interest rates are fueling transaction volume. Also, I will see if they’ve determined the scope for the CMBS 4.0 project.

Because we don’t live by work alone, here’s Kurt Vile playing “How Lucky,” which he wrote with John Prine. Enjoy.

Finally, on this 23rd anniversary of the attack on 9/11, I want to say never forget the sacrifices that so many made that day.

Do great work, enjoy fine music and hold your loved ones close.

Jim