Professional experience

Andy Effler is the Senior Vice President of Debt & Equity Placement at BWE, where he has served since May 2020. With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate investments in multiple capacities, Andy has honed his expertise in building and maintaining borrower and lender relationships, as well as sourcing and underwriting new financing opportunities. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Andy and his team offer customized financing solutions through a best-in-class capital markets platform that includes life insurance companies, commercial banks, debt funds, conduits, and government agencies such as Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and FHA. Their extensive network and capital sources allow them to deliver the best process and economic results across the United States.

Andy and the BWE Columbus team consistently rank as a top firm for debt origination, averaging $1.2B new originations annually. Although his team is located in Columbus, their clients are nationwide. The BWE Columbus team provides financing for a variety of property types, including but not limited to, multifamily (market rate, affordable, student, BFR/SFR), office (general, MOB), industrial, retail, self-storage, MHC, hospitality, and alternative asset types. Before joining BWE, Andy spent six successful years at JLL, where he was consistently recognized as a top producer.

Andy is an active volunteer with Columbus Rotary, where he has been serving since 2014.

Education