Ascent Developer Solutions Accelerates National Growth with New England Regional Expansion

Firm Announces $3B in Origination Volume, Cements National Footprint, and Strengthens East Coast Presence

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascent Developer Solutions LLC (“Ascent”), a relationship-based lender providing customized financing solutions to top-tier real estate investors and developers, has announced the establishment of a new Boston-area office and key executive new hires to lead its continued expansion across the New England region, cementing the firm as a national lender.

This expansion further strengthens Ascent’s presence across key markets in the Northeastern United States, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, reflecting increasing demand in the region for the firm’s flexible financing solutions and hands-on lending approach. The new office will serve as a regional hub for originating and executing deals throughout the Northeast, allowing the firm to better support developers through local relationships, market expertise, and faster decision-making.

“The establishment of our Northeastern hub is a direct response to the demand we’re seeing from developers in the region,” said Robert Wasmund, Founder & CEO of Ascent Developer Solutions. “By establishing a stronger local presence and continuing to invest in relationships on the ground, we’re able to better support both existing and new clients in markets with strong long-term fundamentals.”

To help lead the expansion, Ascent has appointed Mario Massimino, Senior Vice President of Sales, who brings extensive experience and relationships in the region across real estate development and finance as a former partner at MB Financial Group. Massimino’s appointment further reinforces Ascent’s reputation as a developer-forward lender and repeat partner. Massimino will drive originations throughout the Northeast while strengthening relationships with developers and sponsors across the region.

“New England is an incredibly relationship-driven region, and having a local presence is critical to building trust and executing deals effectively,” said Massimino. “Having worked closely as a developer for over a decade with Robert Wasmund, I was drawn to the team’s deeply rooted, relationship-first approach. What differentiates Ascent is a profound understanding of the development process from start to finish, and that perspective as developers allows us to provide the kind of reliable partnership borrowers need in today’s market.”

Ascent has appointed three additional new hires to better serve regional client demand as the firm continues to scale its East Coast operations. Anthony Capelli, Matthew Pedone, and Chris Sava join the firm each as Vice President/Loan Officer, and all with deep ties to the region.

“As a vertically integrated real estate investor and developer, having a capital partner like Ascent Developer Solutions provides the certainty of execution and scalability necessary to grow our business and capitalize on opportunities in today's market and throughout any economic cycle,” said Michael Massimino, CEO of MB Financial Group. “For more than a decade, we have maintained a strong relationship with Robert Wasmund and his team, and their ability to execute consistently exceeds the industry standard. What sets Ascent apart is not only its access to capital, but also its deep understanding of the development and construction process and its unwavering commitment to its borrowers. Their expansion into New England is a tremendous benefit to developers throughout the region, and we are proud to be a part of their continued growth and success.”

The announcement comes during a period of sustained growth for Ascent, which plans to continue expanding its presence in key markets nationwide. The firm has now achieved $3B in total origination volume since its launch with backing from Elliott Investment Management L.P. in July 2024, reflecting continued demand for flexible, developer-centric financing solutions.

In parallel with its geographic expansion, Ascent has continued to invest in its team and infrastructure. The firm has grown to more than 130 industry professionals nationwide, with new hires across originations, credit, and construction management. Its Los Angeles headquarters is also expanded significantly, supporting increased deal volume and serving as the operational backbone of the firm’s growing platform.

“With a bi-coastal presence now in place, we’re positioned to scale more effectively while staying true to the relationship-driven approach that defines our business,” added Wasmund. “We’re continuing to invest in the markets, people, and capabilities that allow us to deliver consistent return for our clients.”

Ascent Developer Solutions provides Bridge, Renovation, and Construction loans to experienced single-family and multifamily investors and developers. The firm also offers diverse lending programs (including revolving products) for homebuilders, large multifamily developers, and manufactured housing communities with loan amounts up to $100 million.

About Ascent Developer Solutions

Headquartered in Southern California, Ascent is a leading private lending and institutional debt platform offering customized financing solutions to top-tier single- and multi-family developers and investors, reaching $3 billion in origination volume as of June 2026. Founded in 2024 by Robert Wasmund, Ascent provides short-term secured loans for the acquisition, renovation, and construction of single-family, homebuilder, and multifamily properties, along with post-completion bridge financing. The company leverages long-term borrower relationships, a proven management team, and a best-in-class in-house construction management platform to deliver speed, transparency, and reliability at scale. Visit ascentds.com or follow on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ascent-developer-solutions.

About MB Financial Group

MB Financial Group (“MBFG”) is a vertically integrated Real Estate Investment, Development, and Asset Management platform focused on the acquisition, development, financing, and management of residential, multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial real estate throughout the Northeastern United States, with a primary concentration in Connecticut and the Greater Boston market. The firm’s diversified platform spans market-rate multifamily housing, mixed-use developments, build-to-rent communities, adaptive reuse projects, retail assets, and private credit solutions.