Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Mortgage Partner in Newport Beach
Since 1934, The Alison Company has operated as a commercial real estate mortgage banking firm, specializing in income-producing real estate transactions. Our expertise spans permanent loans, construction loans, bridge loans, and structured financing for institutional-quality properties nationwide. With over 80 years of experience and a team whose combined expertise exceeds 150 years, we maintain relationships with more than a dozen servicing lenders and 20+ preferred lenders annually. Our dedicated departments for loan origination, closing, and servicing ensure seamless client support throughout the entire loan lifecycle. We pride ourselves on a 95%+ loan closing success rate, serving clients from large institutions to individual investors.Our reputation is built on performance, personalized service, and a commitment to anticipating market changes. Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, we operate from six offices across the southwestern US while originating loans nationwide. Our history of excellence, including strategic mergers with Access Commercial Mortgage and Cornerstone Realty Finance, solidifies our position as a trusted leader in commercial mortgage banking. We differentiate ourselves through superior loan servicing capabilities, handling over 500 loans totaling $1.2 billion. Our client-centric approach ensures tailored financing solutions that match borrowers' unique requirements while maintaining rigorous compliance with lender agreements.
Services
Loan Origination
Loan Closing
Loan Servicing
Commercial Mortgage
Mortgage Banking
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We have 80+ years of experience in commercial real estate mortgage banking
- Our team's combined expertise exceeds 150 years in the industry
- We maintain a 95%+ loan closing success rate
- We service $1.2 billion in commercial real estate loans
- We operate from six strategic locations across the southwestern US
Services
Loan Origination
We originate permanent, construction, bridge, and structured financing for commercial real estate nationwide. Our team matches borrowers with optimal loan products through relationships with 20+ lenders annually. With a 95%+ closing success rate, we handle transactions ranging from $500,000 to $50 million across all property types including office buildings, industrial parks, and hospitality venues.
Loan Closing
Our dedicated closing department coordinates all transaction requirements including title insurance, surveys, and loan documentation. We ensure timely completions by managing third-party reports and escrow coordination for institutional lenders and borrowers. Our team provides comprehensive documentation packages and maintains compliance with lender-specific closing protocols.
Loan Servicing
We service over 500 commercial loans totaling $1.2 billion for a dozen lenders. Our team manages payments, accounting, insurance policies, and annual inspections while handling loan events like assumptions and defaults. We maintain compliance with servicing agreements and provide year-end statements and payoff procedures for institutional clients.
People
Mitchell J. Ballou
Principal
Mitchell J. Ballou brings decades of commercial mortgage banking experience to The Alison Company. He oversees strategic operations and maintains key lender relationships while ensuring adherence to the firm's 80+ year legacy of excellence in commercial real estate finance.
Jon Cavan
Principal
Jon Cavan leverages extensive industry expertise to guide The Alison Company's mortgage banking activities. He focuses on expanding lender partnerships and optimizing loan origination processes while maintaining the firm's commitment to personalized client service.
Carl W. Fuller
Principal
Carl W. Fuller contributes specialized knowledge in commercial loan servicing and portfolio management. He ensures compliance with servicing agreements and oversees the team handling $1.2 billion in active commercial real estate loans.
Gerald Nick Madigan
Principal
Gerald Nick Madigan specializes in commercial loan origination and lender relations. He plays a key role in structuring complex financing solutions for institutional clients while maintaining the firm's 95%+ loan closing success rate.
G. Andrew Graham III
Principal
G. Andrew Graham III focuses on strategic growth initiatives and market expansion. He oversees transaction management and ensures alignment with the company's mission to deliver superior commercial mortgage banking services nationwide.
Questions
What types of commercial real estate loans do you offer?
We offer permanent loans, construction loans, bridge loans, and structured financing for all property types including office buildings, industrial parks, retail centers, and hospitality venues.
How long has The Alison Company Company been in business?
We've provided commercial mortgage banking services since 1934, maintaining our reputation as one of the industry's most experienced firms.
What loan amounts do you handle?
We originate loans ranging from $500,000 to $50 million, with an average transaction size of approximately $4 million.
Do you service loans nationwide?
Yes, while headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, we originate loans nationwide and service a $1.2 billion portfolio across the United States.
What makes your loan closing process unique?
Our dedicated closing department coordinates all transaction requirements, providing comprehensive documentation packages and ensuring timely completions through experienced personnel.
How do you maintain such a high closing success rate?
Our 95%+ closing success rate stems from personalized service, deep lender relationships, and experienced teams in origination, closing, and servicing departments working collaboratively.
