RBI Private Lending Shines at 2025 IMN Single-Family Rental Awards

RBI Private Lending Shines at the 2025 IMN Single-Family Rental Awards

RBI Private Lending recently celebrated a significant achievement at the 2025 IMN Single-Family Rental (SFR) Industry Awards, where it secured a place among the top five finalists in two prestigious categories. The awards ceremony took place in Scottsdale, Arizona, on December 1, 2025, and recognized the company as a leading contender in the categories of BTR (Build-to-Rent)/Construction Lender of the Year and Fix & Flip/DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) Lender of the Year. This recognition underscores RBI's impressive growth and influence in the lending landscape, particularly within the construction and rental markets.

Andres Saias, the Chief Lending Officer at RBI, expressed pride in the company’s achievements. “Being recognized by IMN reaffirms the value of our team's efforts to enhance our services, streamline our processes, and support investors throughout their project journeys,” he stated. Ernesto Rostoker, the CEO of RBI Private Lending, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that these accolades are not just milestones, but also motivators for the team to continue pushing the limits of success.

The IMN SFR Industry Awards aim to recognize companies that are actively shaping the future of rental housing. They evaluate various aspects of lending performance, including the volume of originations, innovative deal structures, and execution in the realms of both build-to-rent and construction financing. Notably, the Fix and Flip/DSCR Lender of the Year category places particular emphasis on how lenders perform amid fluctuating interest rates, an area where RBI has demonstrated considerable adaptability and success.

Achieving finalist status in both evaluation categories reflects RBI's comprehensive support for real estate investors throughout their investment cycles—from property acquisition and renovation to stabilization, leasing, and eventual growth of their long-term portfolios.

In addition to the accolades received by the company, Andres Saias was also honored as a 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Emerging Star, which highlights young lending professionals under the age of 40 who are making substantial contributions to the mortgage industry. Since joining RBI in 2015, Saias has been instrumental in the company's growth and in expanding its program offerings. Rostoker emphasized the firm’s pride in Saias’s recognition, noting, “His expertise and impact on the industry are an inspiration, helping to redefine what’s achievable in private lending.”

RBI Private Lending specializes in providing fast, flexible, and investor-centric financing solutions through a variety of programs, including Fix and Flip, DSCR/Rental, Construction, and Bridge loans. Based in Miami, Florida, RBI combines extensive market knowledge with a growing national footprint in order to empower its clients—investors, developers, and operators alike—with the capital needed to thrive and scale their operations. The company's commitment to transparency and a focus on client satisfaction has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner within the single-family rental and investment lending sectors.

With these latest recognitions, RBI Private Lending is poised to continue its trajectory of success in the dynamic landscape of real estate finance. As the firm stays true to its mission of supporting real estate investors and facilitating creative financing solutions, the future looks bright for both the company and the clients it serves.