MONTICELLOAM, LLC (“MONTICELLOAM”) is proud to announce that Jonathan Cohen, Senior Director of Multifamily, has been named to the CREFC 20 Under 40 Class of 2026. This recognition honors outstanding young professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact across the commercial real estate finance industry.
The CREFC 20 Under 40 award reflects Mr. Cohen’s extensive contributions to MONTICELLOAM’s Multifamily Bridge Lending platform and the broader CRE finance community. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in more than $5 billion in financing across the capital stack. In 2025, Mr. Cohen contributed to more than $48 billion in evaluated deal volume and was instrumental in establishing the credit and operational processes that MONTICELLOM uses today. He is also an active participant in CREFC conferences and industry events hosted by MBA, NIC, NMHC, and iCapital, and recently founded a Young CRE Professionals Panel to advance dialogue and mentorship within the field.
“Being recognized alongside so many talented professionals in this industry is a true honor. I am grateful to the MONTICELLOAM team for the opportunities they have given me to grow, and to our borrowers and capital partners whose trust makes this work meaningful. My focus every day is on delivering thoughtful, well-structured solutions and building relationships grounded in transparency and results,” said Mr. Cohen.
“Jon is exactly the kind of professional that makes MONTICELLOAM’s platform strong. His technical expertise, his work ethic, and the way he shows up for his colleagues and clients every day are a genuine asset to this firm. This recognition is well deserved, and we have no doubt his best work is still to come,” said Alan Litt, Principal, MONTICELLOAM.
Check out the full CREFC 20 Under 40 Class of 2026.
About MONTICELLOAM, LLC
MONTICELLOAM, LLC (“MONTICELLOAM”) is a specialized Multifamily and Seniors Housing lending platform with expertise in executing bridge loans and managing credit risk. MONTICELLOAM offers bridge, working capital and permanent financing options to properties across the U.S. The firm was founded in October 2014 by Alan Litt, Thomas Lally and Jonathan Litt, who each have over 35 years of industry experience as lenders, investors, developers, and owner-operators.
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