Zac Barber
Commercial real estate financing coach for developers
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Credentials | David Eccles School of Business |
Zac Barber is a commercial real estate financing coach who helps developers and property investors structure their loans. He is an Executive Director at Bonneville Real Estate Capital and has 20 years in commercial real estate finance. He started as a runner and moved through servicing, underwriting and production roles. He has placed billions of dollars in loans across the United States and has worked with more than 100 real estate clients.
What Zac helps with
Zac helps clients pick the right financing for a property, get ready for the loan process, and judge whether a project makes sense before they buy.
- Choosing the right financing structure for a property and investment goals
- Preparing to qualify for a loan and present well as a sponsor
- Spotting red flags in a project
- Reviewing market data, comparable properties and economic projections
- Learning what it takes to become a real estate developer
- Assessing possible partners for a development
- Finding hidden costs and risks in a property
- Analyzing a commercial property before buying
Who Zac works with
Zac works with commercial real estate developers and investors. His clients include people planning to buy or build properties such as multifamily, industrial, retail, office, self-storage and hospitality. Some are new to development and want to know what qualifications they need.
How Zac works
Zac offers set coaching packages and custom hourly sessions. One package is a 5-step blueprint for commercial property analysis that runs 5 to 6 hours. Another is a 5 hour package on what makes a property a good investment. He also offers a 1 hour session on hidden costs and risks. Custom hourly coaching is available for other topics.
Background and qualifications
Zac has 20 years in commercial real estate finance. He began at Bonneville Real Estate Capital as a runner. He then worked in servicing, underwriting and production roles, and is now an Executive Director there. He has arranged debt through life companies, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, USDA, CMBS lenders, bridge lenders, banks and credit unions. His loans include construction, permanent, construction-to-permanent, bridge and participating loans. He also owns, manages and invests in commercial properties. He studied at the David Eccles School of Business.
Zac Barber pricing
Programs and services
- Before You Buy: 5-step blueprint for commercial property analysis, 5 to 6 hours
- 5 hour coaching package on what makes a property a good investment
- 1 hour session on hidden costs and risks
- Custom hourly coaching
Zac Barber reviews
Zac Barber has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Zac has worked in nearly every role at a commercial lender, from runner to Executive Director, and has placed billions of dollars in loans.
Best for real estate developers and investors who want help structuring financing and judging a property before they buy.
Common questions
How much does Zac Barber charge?
Coaching with Zac runs $150 to $250 an hour. Message Zac from this page for an exact quote.
What does Zac Barber help with?
Zac Barber helps with choosing the right financing structure for a property and investment goals, preparing to qualify for a loan and present well as a sponsor, spotting red flags in a project and reviewing market data, comparable properties and economic projections.
Does Zac Barber have reviews?
Zac Barber has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Zac Barber certified?
Zac Barber lists: David Eccles School of Business.
What kinds of properties does Zac have loan experience with?
Zac has placed loans on multifamily, industrial, retail, office, self-storage, hospitality and assisted living properties, plus special-use assets. All of his deals were in the United States.
What kinds of loans can Zac help with?
He has structured construction, permanent, construction-to-permanent, bridge and participating loans. He has worked with lenders such as life companies, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, USDA, CMBS lenders, banks and credit unions.
How do I contact Zac Barber?
Send Zac a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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