Our Legacy
How We Began, Where We’re Going
Highland History
Highland Commercial Mortgage has a rich history dating back to its original conception in 1969. It has since evolved into a successful, customer-centric, FHA MAP & LEAN Approved Lender.
1969
John O. Moore, Sr. developed the FHA Project Mortgage Department of Molton, Allen and Williams specializing in financing apartments and health care facilities insured by FHA. This department financed construction and permanent FHA Insured loans in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
Company Inception
1979
John O. Moore, Sr. co-founded Highland Mortgage Company. Joined by Susan Moore Hall, and then John O. Moore, Jr., Highland Mortgage Company became one of the largest lenders in the country that specialized in apartment and healthcare loans insured by FHA. Highland Mortgage Company maintained its place as a leading FHA lender for the next 30 years
John O. Moore, Sr. co-founded Highland Mortgage Company. Joined by Susan Moore Hall, and then John O. Moore, Jr., Highland Mortgage Company became one of the largest lenders in the country that specialized in apartment and healthcare loans insured by FHA. Highland Mortgage Company maintained its place as a leading FHA lender for the next 30 years
What We Became
2005
In 2005, the company was acquired by GMAC Commercial Mortgage and subsequently became Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary where Hall and Moore worked as Senior Vice Presidents over the Birmingham operations.
In 2005, the company was acquired by GMAC Commercial Mortgage and subsequently became Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary where Hall and Moore worked as Senior Vice Presidents over the Birmingham operations.
100+ Years in the Industry
2012
In 2012, Hall and Moore resigned from their positions with Berkadia and established a private lending firm, Highland Commercial Mortgage, employing a seasoned staff of underwriters, loan processors and loan servicers giving them a full staff with over 100+ years in the industry.
In 2012, Hall and Moore resigned from their positions with Berkadia and established a private lending firm, Highland Commercial Mortgage, employing a seasoned staff of underwriters, loan processors and loan servicers giving them a full staff with over 100+ years in the industry.
$1.6 billion dollars
2016
HCM recorded $1.6 billion dollars in closed loan transactions in 2016 and ranked 6th in the country among FHA insured lenders for firm loan commitments that year.
HCM recorded $1.6 billion dollars in closed loan transactions in 2016 and ranked 6th in the country among FHA insured lenders for firm loan commitments that year.
Over $2.1 billion
2021
Today, Highland Commercial Mortgage has closed over $2.1 billion dollars in loan commitments since reconstituting the company in 2012 and continues to be competitively successful in the industry.
Today, Highland Commercial Mortgage has closed over $2.1 billion dollars in loan commitments since reconstituting the company in 2012 and continues to be competitively successful in the industry.
1969
John O. Moore, Sr. developed the FHA Project Mortgage Department of Molton, Allen and Williams specializing in financing apartments and health care facilities insured by FHA. This department financed construction and permanent FHA Insured loans in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
John O. Moore, Sr. developed the FHA Project Mortgage Department of Molton, Allen and Williams specializing in financing apartments and health care facilities insured by FHA. This department financed construction and permanent FHA Insured loans in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
Company Inception
1979
John O. Moore, Sr. co-founded Highland Mortgage Company. Joined by Susan Moore Hall, and then John O. Moore, Jr., Highland Mortgage Company became one of the largest lenders in the country that specialized in apartment and healthcare loans insured by FHA. Highland Mortgage Company maintained its place as a leading FHA lender for the next 30 years
John O. Moore, Sr. co-founded Highland Mortgage Company. Joined by Susan Moore Hall, and then John O. Moore, Jr., Highland Mortgage Company became one of the largest lenders in the country that specialized in apartment and healthcare loans insured by FHA. Highland Mortgage Company maintained its place as a leading FHA lender for the next 30 years
What We Became
2005
In 2005, the company was acquired by GMAC Commercial Mortgage and subsequently became Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary where Hall and Moore worked as Senior Vice Presidents over the Birmingham operations.
In 2005, the company was acquired by GMAC Commercial Mortgage and subsequently became Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary where Hall and Moore worked as Senior Vice Presidents over the Birmingham operations.
100+ Years in the Industry
2012
In 2012, Hall and Moore resigned from their positions with Berkadia and established a private lending firm, Highland Commercial Mortgage, employing a seasoned staff of underwriters, loan processors and loan servicers giving them a full staff with over 100+ years in the industry.
In 2012, Hall and Moore resigned from their positions with Berkadia and established a private lending firm, Highland Commercial Mortgage, employing a seasoned staff of underwriters, loan processors and loan servicers giving them a full staff with over 100+ years in the industry.
$1.6 billion dollars
2016
HCM recorded $1.6 billion dollars in closed loan transactions in 2016 and ranked 6th in the country among FHA insured lenders for firm loan commitments that year.
HCM recorded $1.6 billion dollars in closed loan transactions in 2016 and ranked 6th in the country among FHA insured lenders for firm loan commitments that year.
Over $2.1 billion
2021
Today, Highland Commercial Mortgage has closed over $2.1 billion dollars in loan commitments since reconstituting the company in 2012 and continues to be competitively successful in the industry.
Today, Highland Commercial Mortgage has closed over $2.1 billion dollars in loan commitments since reconstituting the company in 2012 and continues to be competitively successful in the industry.