Raymond Francis

Person Activity past 24 months:

Lender signatory: 5 for $74.7 million

Top Ten Associated Companies:

Chaim Wiesenfeld (2), Stefano Scarogni (2), Atlantis Development (2), Durgaj Properties (2), Balfin Group (2), Paulin Lumaj (2), Aglin Zefi (1), Yoel Goldman (1), Artan Prelaj (1), Franco Sukaj (1)

Top Ten Associated People:

Chaim Wiesenfeld (2), Stefano Scarogni (2), Paulin Durgaj (2), Paulin Lumaj (2), Aglin Zefi (1), Robert Guttman, Moses Guttman and Yoel Goldman (1), Artan Prelaj (1), Robert Lumaj (1), Franco Sukaj (1), Nicholas Benhammou (1)

Recent activity as signatory:

• Arben Kuka borrowed $5.7 million from Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union for 208 East Mosholu Parkway South on April 14, 2026.

• Durgaj Properties and Balfin Group borrowed $3.8 million from NorthEast Community Bank for 2504 Cambreleng Avenue on April 14, 2026.

• Vilson Lumaj borrowed $32 million from Wells Fargo for 3556 Holland Avenue on April 09, 2026.

• Franco Sukaj borrowed $9 million from Wells Fargo for 2164 Hughes Avenue on March 25, 2026.

• Atlantis Development borrowed $22.8 million from NorthEast Community Bank for 1916 Longfellow Avenue on March 24, 2026.

• Gjergj Bujaj borrowed $5.1 million from Suma Federal Credit Union for None on March 06, 2026.

• Lulzim Leguci borrowed $14 million from Wells Fargo for 256 Mount Hope Place on February 05, 2026.

• Lulzim Leguci borrowed $14 million from Wells Fargo for 256 Mount Hope Place on February 05, 2026.

• Genc Lakaj borrowed $12.2 million from Wells Fargo for 714 Beach Avenue on February 04, 2026.

• Arjan Gjushi borrowed $38 million from Wells Fargo for 1651 Davidson Avenue on January 01, 2026.

Latest Stories:

• Durgaj Properties, Balfin Group pay $22.5M for Belmont dev site with 370 units planned (April 23, 2026)

• Genc Lakaj signs $12.2M refi with Wells Fargo for 41-unit rental in Soundview (February 20, 2026)

• Bridge Asset Management files plans for 190 units in Belmont, first of 370 expected on site (February 13, 2026)

• Arjan Gjushi signs $38M refi for new 160-unit rental in Morris Heights (January 16, 2026)

• MZS Realty signs $9.8M refi loan with Protective Life for 33-unit rental in East Morrisania (December 12, 2025)

• VAJA Group signs $31.5M refi with Amalgamated for 93-unit rental in Fordham Heights (October 08, 2025)

• Durgaj Properties signs $13.6M construction loan for 59-unit project in Claremont Village (September 15, 2025)

• Bardhok Kodra signs $27.2M refi with Wells Fargo for new 84-unit rental in Williamsbridge (June 06, 2025)

• VAJA Group signs $19M refi for new 59-unit building in Pelham Bay (March 14, 2025)

• Stefano Scarogni signs $20M refi for new 70-unit building in Mott Haven (February 20, 2025)