Fort Lee-based Cross River Bank this week announced a record-setting first half of 2025, with its Commercial Banking Group (CBG) facilitating over $1 billion in loans. The bank also retained $550 million of these originations on its balance sheet, marking its highest mid-year performance to date. The achievement, which includes 46 loans ranging from $490,000 to $50 million, demonstrates the bank’s continued growth and strength in the commercial lending market.
The bank’s success is fueled by a diverse portfolio, with significant contributions from its Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Lender Finance, Health Care, and Business Lending Services divisions. This record-setting performance builds on the group’s strong year-over-year growth, following over $1 billion in originations in 2024.
Shimon Eisikowicz, Cross River’s EVP and chief lending officer, highlighted the bank’s role in the market.
“We are more than just a lender—we are a trusted bridge between capital and opportunity,” Eisikowicz said. “We’re not just participating in the market—we’re helping shape it.”
Cross River’s strategy combines proprietary technology with personalized banking solutions, allowing the team to offer customized financing and a streamlined underwriting process. The bank’s focus on credit discipline, portfolio diversification, and market responsiveness has solidified its reputation as a reliable lending partner nationwide.
With $2.4 billion in assets under management (AUM), the bank’s CBG serves as a strategic conduit for both bank and non-bank partners. As Cross River enters the second half of 2025, it remains focused on accelerating growth and providing innovative financial solutions to real estate operators and businesses.
