{"id":941006,"date":"2026-03-02T08:33:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/metropolitan-commercial-bank-approved-as-hud-map-lean-lender\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:33:19","slug":"metropolitan-commercial-bank-approved-as-hud-map-lean-lender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/metropolitan-commercial-bank-approved-as-hud-map-lean-lender\/","title":{"rendered":"Metropolitan Commercial Bank Approved as HUD MAP\/LEAN Lender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>Metropolitan Commercial Bank Approved as HUD MAP\/LEAN Lender<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nExpands National Healthcare Lending Platform<\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nMetropolitan Commercial Bank (the \u201cBank\u201d) today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to participate as a lender in the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) and LEAN (Section 232) programs. This designation authorizes the Bank to originate FHA-insured loans for healthcare facilities nationwide, including skilled nursing, assisted living, and other residential care properties.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe approval marks a significant strategic expansion of the Bank\u2019s commercial healthcare lending platform and strengthens its position as a leading healthcare-focused lender.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWe are proud to receive HUD MAP\/LEAN approval,\u201d said Scott Lublin, EVP and Chief Lending Officer of Metropolitan Commercial Bank. \u201cThis milestone reflects our deep experience in healthcare lending and reinforces our long-term commitment to financing high-quality operators across the country. The FHA 232 program allows us to provide attractive, long-term, fixed-rate financing solutions that support stability and growth in the healthcare sector.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Bank has extensive experience in healthcare-related lending, including a substantial portfolio of skilled nursing facility loans nationwide. With a disciplined underwriting approach and strong balance sheet, the Bank is positioned to deliver both conventional and off-balance sheet FHA-insured financing solutions tailored to operators\u2019 evolving capital needs.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThis HUD MAP\/LEAN initiative is expected to generate meaningful fee income and attract high-quality, low-cost deposits, strengthening both our earnings profile and funding base,\u201d said Mark R. DeFazio, Founder, President and CEO of Metropolitan Commercial Bank.<\/p>\n<p>\nHUD\u2019s MAP\/LEAN program is designed to expedite the processing of FHA-insured loans for healthcare facilities, providing borrowers with long-term, fixed-rate, non-recourse financing.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThe demand for dependable, long-term capital in the healthcare space continues to grow,\u201d said Danny Tommasino, SVP, Group Head of C&amp;I and Healthcare Lending of Metropolitan Commercial Bank. \u201cBy adding FHA-insured lending capabilities, we are enhancing our ability to serve operators with flexible and competitive financing options that support both acquisitions and refinancing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nMetropolitan Commercial Bank will begin actively marketing its HUD MAP\/LEAN lending platform immediately and intends to originate healthcare loans nationwide under the program.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Metropolitan Commercial Bank<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nMetropolitan Commercial Bank (\u201cMCB\u201d or the \u201cBank\u201d) is a New York City\u2013based, full-service commercial bank providing tailored banking solutions to businesses, institutions, and individuals. Founded in 1999, MCB partners with entrepreneurial clients across a broad range of industries, serving individuals, families, and businesses across generations through relationship-driven banking supported by innovative technology and disciplined execution.<\/p>\n<p>\nMCB offers a comprehensive suite of commercial, business, and personal banking products and services to small businesses, middle-market and corporate enterprises, private and public institutions, municipalities, and local government entities. The Bank is recognized for its specialized expertise in sectors including legal services, residential healthcare, real estate and property management, government entities, charter schools, and global investors utilizing EB-5 financial solutions.<\/p>\n<p>\nThrough dedicated bankers and relationship managers, MCB delivers customized solutions across title and escrow services, 1031 exchanges, and direct merchant acquiring\u2014enabling faster onboarding, enhanced efficiency, and reduced risk. The Bank\u2019s digital platforms complement its high-touch service model, providing seamless access and real-time insights for clients. Guided by a solutions-oriented philosophy and a commitment to integrity and excellence, MCB empowers clients to navigate complex markets with confidence while building long-term value for clients, shareholders, and the communities it serves.<\/p>\n<p>\nMCB has earned national recognition for its financial performance, innovation, and strategic growth. The Bank was named one of <i>Newsweek\u2019s Best Regional Banks<\/i> in 2024 and 2025 and ranked by the Independent Community Bankers of America among the top ten successful loan producers for 2024 by loan category and asset size for commercial banks with more than $1 billion in assets. Kroll affirmed MCB\u2019s BBB+ (investment grade) deposit rating in January 2026, and the Bank was honored for the fourth time as a <i>Piper Sandler Bank Sm-All Stars<\/i> institution in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\nIn addition, MCB has been recognized for digital leadership and workplace excellence. In 2025, the Bank received Editor\u2019s Choice recognition at the <i>Banking Tech Awards USA<\/i> for Digital Onboarding &amp; Omnichannel Banking, earned <i>Great Place To Work\u00ae<\/i> certification with a 93% employee satisfaction rating, and received the <i>Web Award Standard of Excellence<\/i> for MCBankNY.com. Additional honors include designation as a 2025 ALTA Elite Provider and the 2025 <i>Cornerstone Advisors Smarter Bank Differentiated Award<\/i>, recognizing MCB\u2019s leadership in specialized commercial deposit banking.<\/p>\n<p>\nMCB operates banking centers in Manhattan and Boro Park, Brooklyn, within New York City, as well as in Great Neck on Long Island, New York, and Lakewood, New Jersey. The Bank also maintains a private client office in Miami, Florida, and expects to open an additional private client office in West Palm Beach, Florida, in the first quarter of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\nMetropolitan Commercial Bank is a New York State\u2013chartered commercial bank, a member of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and an equal housing lender. The Bank\u2019s parent company is Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. 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This designation authorizes the Bank to originate FHA-insured loans for healthcare facilities nationwide, including skilled nursing, assisted living, and other residential care properties. The approval marks a significant strategic expansion of the Bank\u2019s commercial healthcare lending platform and strengthens its position as a leading healthcare-focused lender. \u201cWe are proud to receive HUD MAP\/LEAN approval,\u201d said Scott Lublin, EVP and Chief Lending Officer of Metropolitan Commercial Bank. &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/metropolitan-commercial-bank-approved-as-hud-map-lean-lender\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Metropolitan Commercial Bank Approved as HUD MAP\/LEAN Lender&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-941006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Metropolitan Commercial Bank Approved as HUD MAP\/LEAN Lender - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/metropolitan-commercial-bank-approved-as-hud-map-lean-lender\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Metropolitan Commercial Bank Approved as HUD MAP\/LEAN Lender - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Metropolitan Commercial Bank Approved as HUD MAP\/LEAN Lender Expands National Healthcare Lending Platform NEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the \u201cBank\u201d) today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to participate as a lender in the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) and LEAN (Section 232) programs. 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