Siena Lending Group LLC
Ernest Abati serves as the Senior Vice President and New Business Underwriter at Siena Lending Group LLC since March 2020. Previously, Abati held the position of Vice President and Senior Underwriter in the Specialty Finance Group at Wells Fargo Capital Finance from August 2012 to March 2020. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Corporate Advisory at Durkin Group LLC, VP and Treasurer at Point Blank Solutions Inc., and First Vice President at LaSalle Business Credit, LLC. Abati's career began as Vice President at CIT and LaSalle Business Credit. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Accounting and a BBA in International Management from Pace University - Lubin School of Business, along with a background from Xaverian.
Siena Lending Group LLC
Siena Lending Group is a leading asset-focused lender providing financing solutions from $10 to $100 million across the United States and Canada. We operate across most industry sectors and provide senior secured solutions to privately held middle-market companies and publicly traded industry leaders. Siena has also earned a reputation as a trusted financing partner to private equity firms and other financial sponsors. Since 2012, Siena has consistently found creative ways to provide borrowers with maximum flexibility and liquidity. With deep lending experience and expertise in complex situations, clients know Siena brings the patience and perspective to help them work through challenges and achieve their long-term visions. Siena Healthcare Finance, a specialized division of Siena, is dedicated exclusively to providing financing within the healthcare sector. Siena is a portfolio company of Franklin BSP Lending Corporation, an affiliate of Benefit Street Partners L.L.C. ("BSP"). BSP, a leading credit-focused alternative asset management firm, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc.