First Boston Capital Partners Named Banker & Tradesman’s Best Private Lender for 2025

We’re honored and proud to share that Banker & Tradesman has named First Boston Capital Partners the Best Private Lender in Boston for 2025. This recognition reflects the trust we’ve earned from developers, builders, investors and brokers throughout New England, and validates the work we put into every single loan originated. 

We’ve originated over $160 million YTD in 2025 and are actively lending on great assets with strong sponsorship. Despite the challenging market conditions in 2025, we have seen strong and consistent demand for our services.  This signals that developers and investors are looking not just for a capital provider, but a true partner with local expertise and the ability to navigate all market conditions, good or bad.

We’ve originated more than $160 million YTD in 2025 and continue to actively lend on great assets with strong sponsorship. Despite the challenging market conditions in 2025, we have seen strong and consistent demand for our services. This activity signals that developers and investors are looking not just for a capital provider, but a true partner with local expertise and the ability to navigate all market conditions, good or bad.

We’re honored by this award and grateful to everyone who voted for us. When we focus on investing in relationships and delivering consistently for our borrowers and investors alike, good things follow.

Team with Industry Experience

At its core, First Boston Capital Partners is a team of professionals who bring decades of real estate, lending, and construction experience to every transaction. We understand development from the ground up because we live in that world every day.

Our company is led by David Grossman, whose leadership as President has guided FBCP’s growth and reputation as one of New England’s most trusted private lenders.

David’s experience as both an investor and a lender gives him a clear understanding of what developers need, how to appropriately assess risk, and structure capital in ways that work for any project.

Alongside David, our lending team includes:

Ben Stillwell, Senior Vice President

Chris Michaud, Vice President

Patrick Bourque, Loan Originator and Asset Manager

Each team member brings a strong foundation in real estate finance, development strategy, and relationship management.

We collaborate closely on every deal, ensuring our clients benefit from a team-based approach that is both thoughtful and responsive.

We’re on job sites, meeting with clients face to face. We understand local zoning, construction timelines, and the challenges that come with getting projects permitted, funded, and completed on time and on budget. 

That real-world knowledge informs every decision we make from initial term sheet to final payoff.

Recognition from Banker & Tradesman

Banker & Tradesman has served the Massachusetts real estate, finance, and legal industries for more than 150 years. Each year, they host the Best of Awards with Gold, Silver, and Bronze, which invite thousands of readers and professionals across the state to vote for the companies they trust most.

To be named  Gold in Best Private Lender in Boston in 2025  is an honor that reflects the confidence our peers and clients have placed in us. It reinforces the values we’ve built this company around speed, certainty, integrity, and a deep commitment to the local market.

We want to thank our long-time borrowers, colleagues, and partners who cast their votes and helped us earn this recognition. Your trust and confidence will never be taken for granted.

Ample Capital Ready to Deploy

We’re well-capitalized and ready to support real estate projects of all sizes.

Our capital is available today, and we’re actively lending across the Boston area. Whether you need financing for a residential development, a mixed-use conversion, or need to close next week on a new acquisition, we’re ready to move quickly and provide a structure that fits your vision and timeline.

What sets us apart is not just what we do, but how we do it. Every loan we originate is underwritten, serviced, and managed entirely in-house by our team. We do not rely on outside approval committees or third-party servicers.

That independence allows us to move quickly and provide clarity and confidence from the very first conversation.

More than 85 percent of our loan volume comes from repeat clients many of whom we’ve worked with across multiple projects and market cycles. Our goal is not just to fund a deal, but to support long-term success for the people we work with.

We understand that in today’s market, the ability to act fast can make or break a deal. That’s why we’re committed to making the lending process as smooth and straightforward as possible, backed by a team that knows the market inside and out.

Looking Ahead

Being voted Boston’s Best Private Lender is a milestone we’re proud of but for us, it’s just the beginning.

We’re continuing to grow, continuing to lend, and continuing to support the people who are shaping the future of real estate in our region.

We appreciate every client who has worked with us, every partner who has referred us, and every team member who has helped make our success possible. Thank you for being part of our journey.

If you’re looking for a financing partner who understands your investment strategy and can help you move quickly, we’d love to talk.