James (Jim) Bendernagel is a Director at Citi Community Capital, where he specializes in affordable housing finance. He leverages his expertise to structure and execute complex financing for community development projects. He holds a Master of Public Administration from New York Universitys Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
He has a demonstrated history of working on significant housing projects, including financing a 100% affordable, 160-unit development in the Bronx to address the local housing crisis.
He has served as an expert panelist at affordable housing conferences, sharing his perspective on the state of the lending market.
James (Jim) Bendernagel
Director at Citi
Reston, Virginia, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Affordable Housing Finance
As a Director at Citi Community Capital, his primary role is structuring debt financing for large-scale affordable and mixed-income housing developments across the country.
Community Development
He is directly involved in financing projects that aim to preserve and create affordable housing, contributing to the revitalization and stability of communities.
Public-Private Partnerships
His work involves collaborating with developers, government agencies, and nonprofits to create viable financing solutions for complex urban housing projects.
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Work History
1-2025
Director at Citi
5-2016 - 12-2024
Vice President at Citi
4-2015 - 5-2016
Director at Alden Torch Financial (formerly Hunt Companies)
6-2006 - 4-2015
Vice President at Hunt Companies (formerly Centerline Capital Group)
1-2006 - 6-2006
Graduate Intern at NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development
5-2005 - 9-2005
Graduate Intern at Common Ground Community
Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from New York University
Master of Public Administration (MPA) from NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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Location : Reston, Virginia, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director at Citi
