NEWPORT BEACH, CA-Liberty SBF, a full-service real estate finance company, has expanded its national footprint with the opening of its West Coast office, headquartered here. Zach Murphy, a veteran commercial real estate professional, has joined Liberty SBF as VP, commercial lending, and will head the office.

The fast-growing company last year originated more than $40 million in loans nationwide for its own balance sheet. It recently relocated its headquarters to Philadelphia.

Murphy brings more than a decade of experience in commercial real estate finance to his new position. “Zach's depth and breadth of expertise in the commercial real estate industry makes him the perfect candidate to lead our new California office,” said Alexander Cohen, CEO of Liberty SBF. “Newport Beach and the surrounding counties are some of the country's highest per capita locations for commercial real estate activity, and our location here creates a huge opportunity for growth.”

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