ORION Commercial Capital
Helping clients meet their financing, funding and capitalization needs.
ORION Investment Real Estate is a leading full-service brokerage firm based in the Western United States. With more than a billion dollars in recent transactions, the ORION team provides best-in-class service to the commercial real estate community. Boasting an extensive knowledge of the market and properties, ORION uses a tailored marketing and structured approach to each client to unlock the .
WHAT SETS US APART is not what we do, but how we do it.
CULTURE COLLABORATION
We are an enterprising
partner that will challenge our clients to consider new ideas and deliver trusted advisory expertise with our transparent approach.
SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
We are an enterprising
partner that will challenge our clients to consider new ideas and deliver trusted advisory expertise with our transparent approach.
BROAD CAPITAL
We are an enterprising
partner that will challenge our clients to consider new ideas and deliver trusted advisory expertise with our transparent approach.
LOAN SERVICING
We are an enterprising
partner that will challenge our clients to consider new ideas and deliver trusted advisory expertise with our transparent approach.
RJ Opeka
R.J. Opeka is a seasoned commercial real estate finance professional with over 15 years of experience sourcing, underwriting and originating multifamily and CRE loans across diverse markets in the western region. As Managing Director at ORION Commercial Capital, he leads efforts to source and structure financing for clients, offering strategic insights into capital markets through his monthly market updates and constant communication with capital providers.
Previously, R.J. held senior leadership roles at, First Foundation Bank and Opus Bank, where he originated more than $750MM in CRE loan production from 2011-2023, spearheaded market expansion initiatives in Arizona, and built lasting relationships with sponsors, brokers, and market participants. In 2023 he joined WAY Capital, a boutique capital advisory firm based on Los Angeles, providing him with a strong foundation in structured finance, creative solutions and bringing all parties to successful outcome of any deal.
R.J. graduated from The University of Arizona and is a licensed originator for ORION Commercial Capital in Arizona. Known for his market knowledge, ability to navigate complex situations, and his relationship-driven approach to both client and capital, he is dedicated to helping secure the optimal solution for any investment.
R.J. is a lifelong golfer and enjoys travel with his wife, Deirdre and his three children, Emilia, Carter and Willa.
Finance Solutions
ORION Mortgage delivers access to a comprehensive platform of financing, funding, and capital solutions across all commercial property types. Invaluable insight and expert knowledge guide our clients through the mortgage and investment banking process, connecting them with the best financing option to accelerate their success.
Capital Sources
Fannie Mae DUS® Lender
FHA / HUD
Life Insurance Companies
USDA
Pension Funds
Debt Funds
Money Center and Regional Banks
Credit Unions
Tax-Exempt & Taxable Bonds
Correspondent Banks
Investment Banks
CMBS
Financing Structure
Acquisition and Development
Construction
Mini-perm and Permanent
Renovation / Repositioning Mezzanine
Purchase / Refinance Bridge
Recourse and Non-recourse Debt
Multiple Advance / Revolvers
Tax Credit Bridge (Historic / Low Income Housing / Brownfield)
Tax Increment Financing
Fixed Rate and Adjustable-rate Loan Options
Participating Mortgage
Joint Ventures and Preferred Equity
Other Investment
Structuring Agent
Derivative Placement Agent
CRE Equity Research and Advisory