Ernie Blockburger

Senior Director of DSCR & Multifamily Lending at Groundfloor

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Ernie Blockburger is the Senior Director of Lending at Groundfloor, where he leads product strategy and drives revenue growth across the company’s real estate lending division. With his experience, he is available to provide expert insight on private real estate credit, borrower demand, and the commercial dynamics shaping today’s lending market.

In his current role, Ernie oversees go-to-market execution for multiple lending products, including value-add, bridge, construction, and DSCR loans. He collaborates closely with teams across sales, capital markets, finance, and credit to align pricing, underwriting guidelines, and distribution strategy with real-time market conditions, while balancing growth, risk, and capital efficiency.

Ernie brings extensive experience in building and scaling revenue organizations in real estate finance. His career has focused on origination strategy, sales leadership, and performance optimization through cyclical markets. He is recognized for his ability to translate macroeconomic shifts, such as interest rate changes, housing supply dynamics, and investor sentiment, into actionable sales and lending strategies.