Carolyn Whatley

As a managing director at Berkadia, Carolyn Whatley is a mortgage banker specializing in FHA/HUD insured multifamily and healthcare transactions. With more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage banking and apartment development industry, she has closed more than $1 billion in multifamily, senior housing, healthcare and commercial real estate loans encompassing 43 states.  

Her successes have included closings for refinance, acquisition, new construction, sub-rehab, market rate, low-income housing tax credit, historic tax credit and tax-exempt bond transactions. In addition, she has experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, conduit and municipal pension fund placements. During her career, Whatley has been recognized as a top producer on multiple occasions and has been recognized by her peers as a leader. 

A believer that we all should find a place where we can have an impact, Whatley is proud to represent the industry by serving as an active member on the board of the Southeast Mortgagee Advisory Council since 2009, including a term as its president. This organization works directly with HUD offices, lenders and third-party vendors in the region to educate and improve the process. In addition, she works closely with the analysts at Berkadia, helping to grow their knowledge in the industry. She is a member of CREW Treasure Coast and Miami. 

These are just a few of the reasons we chose Whatley as one of the National 2021 Women in Real Estate Award winners. Connect CRE’s Women in Real Estate Awards honor the achievements and inspirational stories of women who have reached respected positions of leadership and play key mentorship roles for others.