Metropolitan Commercial Bank Names Jason Bishop Head of Commercial Real Estate Lending

Metropolitan Commercial Bank has appointed Jason Bishop as the Group Head of Commercial Real Estate Lending, a newly created leadership position aimed at expanding the bank's relationship-focused lending business. Bishop will oversee the bank’s commercial real estate division, focusing on business development, portfolio growth, and strategic lending initiatives across core markets. This move signals the New York-based institution's commitment to deepening its presence in the commercial real estate sector by investing in experienced leadership to navigate evolving market conditions.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) has tapped Jason Bishop, a veteran with over 23 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, to lead its newly established Commercial Real Estate Lending group. In this role, Bishop is tasked with directing the bank’s business development and strategic lending initiatives while managing portfolio growth. His expertise spans several key property sectors, including industrial, multifamily, hospitality, and medical office assets, which aligns with MCB’s goal of providing sophisticated financing solutions to a diverse client base.

Before joining MCB, Bishop served as Vice President in TD Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Relationship group. During his tenure there, he spearheaded business development efforts across the New York tri-state region and managed a commercial real estate portfolio valued at more than $2 billion. Scott Lublin, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at MCB, noted that Bishop’s extensive market knowledge and relationship-driven approach are central to the bank's long-term commercial banking strategy and its efforts to help clients build generational wealth.

The appointment comes at a time when commercial real estate lenders are increasingly prioritizing disciplined underwriting and experienced leadership to navigate shifting market dynamics. By bringing in an executive with a proven track record in one of the nation’s most active property markets, MCB is positioning its platform for continued expansion across its service areas in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and South Florida. Founded in 1999 and trading under the ticker MCB, the bank continues to specialize in niche sectors such as property management, healthcare, and 1031 exchanges alongside its core commercial lending operations.