Christopher Marks is a Senior Managing Director at Surmount (formerly NNN Pro Capital Markets), where he specializes in securing commercial debt financing across various property types. With over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Mr. Marks has successfully financed more than 2,000 transactions, totaling over $10 billion.

Before joining Surmount, Mr. Marks spent 17 years at Marcus & Millichap Capital, where he was consistently recognized as a top producer. He also held a role at Capital One Financial, further deepening his expertise in real estate finance.

Mr. Marks and his partners maintain strong relationships with national, regional, and local funding sources, including agency lenders (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac), commercial banks, CMBS lenders, life insurance companies, private and public funds, and bridge lenders.

Professional Affiliations

• Mortgage Bankers Association
• Real Estate Board of New York
• International Council of Shopping Centers
• Real Share Net Lease
• Interface Net Lease
• Self-Storage Association
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Recognitions & Achievements

• MMCC Top 10 Loan Originators (2013 – 2023)
• MMCC NY #1 Loan Originator (2012 – 2023)
• MMCC National Achievement Award (2014 – 2023)
• Real Estate Forum Rainmaker (2015, 2016)
• Mortgage Observer Top 25 Under 35 (2014)
• Mortgage Observer Top 20 Under 35 (2013)
• GlobeSt.com Top 50 Under 40 (2021)
• Connect CRE Top Mortgage Brokers & Lenders Award (2023)
• GlobeSt.com CRE Debt, Equity & Finance Rainmaker (2024)