Siena Lending Group LLC
Nicholas Payne is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in commercial finance, currently serving as Senior Managing Director at Siena Lending Group LLC since October 2015. At Siena Lending Group, which specializes in asset-based loans for small and middle market businesses, Nicholas has held multiple leadership roles, enhancing the company's service offerings and financial products. Prior to this, Nicholas was Vice President at Nations Equipment Finance LLC and held an Assistant Vice President position at FGI Finance, focusing on equipment financing and global commercial lending, respectively. Notable entrepreneurial endeavors include co-founding NYC Gamecocks and CampusWB. Nicholas began a career at Morgan Stanley as an Associate, following a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of South Carolina.
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.