Greenville Welcomes New President and CEO at Lima One Capital

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Lima One Capital, a leading nationwide lender for real estate investors, has named Josh Woodward as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Years of Dedication and Growth

Woodward joined Lima One in 2013 as one of the company’s first six employees. He has served as Chief Financial Officer, playing an integral role in building Lima One’s accounting, finance, capital markets, servicing, and special servicing teams, as well as in the development of its FixNFlip, New Construction, and Rental30 products. During his tenure, the company has grown to more than 300 employees and surpassed $2 billion per year in residential real estate investment loan originations.

Focus on Service and Excellence

Woodward said, “I have been fortunate to work with an incredible group of people over the last 11 years and I am very grateful for this opportunity to serve our special organization. Our loans have helped provide financing for over 30,000 houses and apartments across the country. We will continue to be one of the top business-purpose lenders in the nation by focusing on our core values, outstanding service for our customers, and operational excellence.”

Industry Recognition

Woodward has claimed industry honors as a Finance Leader in mortgage by HousingWire (2021) and as a Rising Star in real estate by HousingWire (2024), IMN’s SFR Industry Awards (2022), and Business Insider (2021). He was also named one of Greenville, S.C.’s best and brightest in 2016. Prior to joining Lima One, Woodward worked in Bank of America’s Enterprise Capital Management Group. He earned his MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler School of Business, specializing in Corporate Finance, and his B.S. from Clemson University.

Smooth Transition

Woodward replaces Jeff Tennyson, who retired in July as Lima One’s CEO. Over the last six years, Tennyson has led Lima One through significant growth, and he leaves Lima One with a very strong industry-leading position. Lima One wishes Jeff all the best in his future endeavors.

About Lima One Capital

Since its inception in 2010, Lima One Capital has been recognized as the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors and has funded over $10 billion in business purpose real estate loans. With a reach across 46 states, Lima One operates as a capital partner for both real estate investors and brokers by financing residential investment strategies including fix and flips, rental, new construction, and multifamily. In 2021, Lima One was acquired by real estate investment trust, MFA Financial Inc. (NYSE:MFA), ensuring a consistent source of capital and further cementing Lima One as one of the most dependable private lenders in the United States. For more information, visit limaone.com.