Christian Groomes

Co-Founder at PK Capital Solutions

Speaker

As one of the most recognized voices in private real estate lending, Christian Groomes brings a national perspective on what capital truly wants in 2025. A Clemson University graduate with a B.S. in Marketing, Christian has personally originated more than $800 million in loans throughout his career, spanning fix-and-flip, bridge, and ground-up construction financing across nearly every major U.S. market.

Before co-founding PK Capital Solutions, Christian served in key leadership roles at Lima One Capital, where he ranked among the Top 10 nationwide by Scotsman Guide and was recognized on the Mortgage Global 100. His competitive background and analytical precision have made him a go-to expert for investors and builders seeking strategic capital in a rapidly shifting lending environment.

At PK Capital Solutions, Christian leads the firm’s lending strategy and credit framework, focusing on risk-adjusted underwriting, capital structure optimization, and borrower relationship development. He and his team specialize in helping builders and developers navigate evolving lender expectations, whether that means recalibrating leverage, optimizing liquidity, or structuring creative bridge-to-perm solutions that align with project timelines and market conditions.

Christian’s approach to lending goes beyond traditional underwriting. He evaluates projects through both a financial and operational lens, analyzing builder experience, execution reliability, and feasibility with an investor’s mindset. His insights bridge the gap between what borrowers want to build and what capital is willing to fund, helping developers position themselves to win in a capital-selective market.

At IMN, Christian will offer a candid look inside the modern lender’s playbook, discussing what’s driving today’s pricing models, how to mitigate red flags during underwriting, and what separates the borrowers who secure capital from those left waiting on the sidelines.