New York Real Estate Journal

Financial Digest Sean Dalfen, Managing Director, Dalfen America Corp.

August 10, 2009 - Finance
Name: Sean Dalfen Title: Managing Director Company: Dalfen America Corp. Location: 4444 Ste. Catherine W., Ste. 100, Westmount, Quebec, Canada, H32 1R2 Family: Wife, Robyn College: McGill University, Psychology; Tel Aviv University, International Studies First job outside of finance: Sold cell phones in bulk First job in finance or allied field: Accounting at Stikeman & Elliott What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We provide debt funds (up to $250 million). We originate senior mortgages up to 65%. We split the senior piece up to 45%. We participate in the TALF program. We will be one of the leaders in financing deals up to $100 million plus or more. With the government TALF program we can sell portions of the loan or hold onto it. It is deal specific. We also offer financing on tenant improvements, provide gap financing on refinancing. The market tells us what to do. Hobbies: Kickboxing, travel, workout in the gym Favorite book: "The Warren Buffet Way" Favorite movie: "Fletch" Person you admire most (outside of family): Jack Welch Keys to success: Hard work, determination, stick to value, honesty