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08/11/2026

Integrity, transparency, and pride in ex*****on are at the core of how we approach every transaction. Because the strongest relationships are built when clients and partners know they can count on you to execute—deal after deal.

🎙️ Episode 1 of the Vaster Podcast, The Spec Build Cycle: How Luxury Homes Get Financed, is now streaming on YouTube and Spotify. Link in bio.

08/03/2026

The hardest lesson in sales isn’t learning how to say yes. It’s learning when to say no.

In this clip from the Vaster Podcast, George Fraguio shares how adopting a disciplined lending approach changed the way he viewed success.

His philosophy is simple:

⭐ Every “no” creates space for a better “yes.”
⭐ Protecting your standards matters more than chasing every opportunity.
⭐ Long-term success comes from consistency, not volume.

That mindset has helped him originate more than $300 million in loans throughout his time at Vaster. Success isn’t measured by how many deals you pursue. It’s measured by the quality of the ones you choose 🎯

Tap the link in bio to watch the full episode, available on Spotify and YouTube!

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07/27/2026

The best construction lenders don’t just provide capital. They help keep projects moving.

In this clip from the Vaster Podcast, George Fraguio explains how construction lending is built around collaboration—from coordinating draw schedules with the developer and general contractor to ensuring capital is deployed when it’s needed to keep construction on track.

When everyone is aligned, projects move more efficiently.

🎙️ Watch Episode 1, The Spec Build Cycle: How Luxury Homes Get Financed, now streaming on YouTube and Spotify. Link in bio.

07/23/2026

What’s more expensive: debt or equity?

Most people instinctively say debt.

In this clip from the Vaster Podcast, George Fraguio and Marcela Ozan discuss one of the biggest mistakes they see sponsors make throughout the spec build cycle: underestimating the true cost of equity.

It’s a conversation that can change the way developers think about capital structure and long-term returns.

🎙️ Episode 1, The Spec Build Cycle: How Luxury Homes Get Financed, is now streaming on YouTube and Spotify. Link in bio.

07/22/2026

Why are developers still building $10M+ spec homes in South Florida?

It starts with demand.

George Fraguio, VP of Private Lending at Vaster, explains one of the biggest forces behind the luxury market: the continued migration of high-net-worth buyers from high-tax states like New York and the race to deliver the inventory they’re looking for.

This is just one of the conversations from our first podcast episode, where we break down the complete spec build cycle and how these projects are financed from acquisition through sale.

🎙️ Full episode drops Thursday.

06/16/2026

“If you get to the closing table and you’re not with Vaster, you’re probably waiting too long.”

In the latest episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast presented by Cervera Real Estate, Vaster Managing Partner Zack Simkins joins Omar De Windt to discuss the capital flows, borrower trends, and financing strategies shaping South Florida real estate today.

From luxury waterfront construction and condo bridge financing to international investment and ultra-high-net-worth borrowers, the conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at what lenders are seeing on the ground and where opportunities continue to emerge.

As an active lender financing some of the region’s most significant residential transactions, Vaster brings a perspective rooted in real deal flow, market activity, and firsthand experience helping borrowers execute in a competitive market.

🎙️ Listen now on Miami Real Estate Podcast - link in our bio.

05/28/2026

The most sophisticated real estate developers understand that timing is everything, and so is knowing which financing tool to leverage at each stage of a project.

Bridge financing can help secure opportunities and create momentum during transitional phases, while construction financing is designed to support the vertical ex*****on of a project once plans, permits, and budgets are in place.

In our latest blog, we break down how experienced investors strategically use both financing instruments throughout the development cycle. Tap the link in our bio to read the full article.

05/12/2026

👏The capital behind luxury development 👏

Quick recap of the team in NYC last week for The Real Deal NYC Real Estate Forum.

With New York and South Florida continuing to move in step, from luxury demand to capital flows and buyer migration, it was a great opportunity to be part of the conversation where so much of the market momentum begins. Always a pleasure to represent Vaster in one of the most dynamic markets in the country.

04/20/2026

Congratulations to Vincent Diaz and his team on closing a $14,950,000 cash-out refinance for a premier luxury residential asset in Miami!

Structured to provide meaningful liquidity while preserving long-term ownership, this transaction reflects a thoughtful approach tailored to the needs of high-value real estate investors.

With a focus on tailored solutions and disciplined ex*****on, we continue to support clients in unlocking equity and capitalizing on opportunities at the highest end of the market.

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