DNA Fund, C3 Impact Fund, and Diversified Community Impact Awarded Grant from U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance to Expand Capacity-Building Training for Affordable Housing Developers
CHICAGO, IL – January 22, 2026 – DNA Fund NFP, C3 Impact Fund (“C3”), and Diversified Community Impact (“DCI”) today announced they have been awarded a grant from U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance to expand technical assistance and cohort-based training for emerging real estate developers. The grant will fund the creation of a new intermediate-level professional […]
S&P Global Ratings Affirms Renovo Servicer Ranking
CHICAGO, August 8, 2025 Renovo Financial announced that S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Renovo’s servicer ranking with a stable outlook. This affirmation is an independent signal of trust. S&P Global Ratings evaluates how a company services loans, looking at the experience of its people, the consistency of its processes, the strength of its systems, and […]
Renovo Reaches $10 Billion in Originations
Renovo Financial has reached a milestone of $10 billion in loan originations, a testament to the trust of their clients and the dedication of its team. Since 2011, Renovo has partnered with real estate investors to provide certainty of funding, local expertise, and in-house servicing, helping projects move from vision to reality in communities across […]
Kevin Werner Named One of Crain’s “Notable Leaders in Finance”
Renovo Financial CEO, Kevin Werner, has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business’s 2025 list of Notable Leaders in Finance, an honor recognizing the region’s most influential figures in the financial sector. The award highlights Werner’s impact on both the lending industry and the Chicago community, recognizing his leadership, innovation, and dedication to fostering long-term client […]
Renovo Financial Earned a Top Spot in Scotsman Guide’s 2025 Top Private Lenders
CHICAGO, IL – June 2025 – Renovo Financial is proud to announce that it has earned a top spot in Scotsman Guide’s 2025 rankings of Top Private Lenders. This year, Renovo ranked #2 Overall in the nation, with over $2 billion in total volume across 4,500+ units funded. This recognition highlights Renovo’s continued growth, dedication […]
Renovo Financial named one of USA Today’s Top Workplaces for 2025
As your lending partner, we believe it’s important to share milestones that speak to how we operate behind the scenes. We’re excited to share that Renovo Financial was recently named one of USA Today’s Top Workplaces for 2025, ranking #91 out of 874 companies in our category. This recognition is based entirely on employee feedback […]
Renovo Financial Recognized as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace in 2024
Renovo Financial has once again earned a spot on the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces list, ranking #11 in the Small Businesses category for 2024, moving up from #12 in 2023. This marks the third time Renovo has received this honor, solidifying its reputation as a desirable place to work in the Chicagoland area. The Top […]
Kevin Werner of Renovo Financial Honored with Leadership Award
Kevin Werner, CEO of Renovo Financial, recently won the Leadership Award in the Small Business category from Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces of 2024. To add to the honor, Werner was one of only three leaders selected for this distinction, emphasizing his commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and growth that sets Renovo apart in […]
Kevin Werner of Renovo Financial Named CEO of the Year by NPLA
In a testament to his leadership and commitment to the real estate investment community, Kevin Werner, CEO of Renovo Financial, has been awarded CEO of the Year by the National Private Lenders Association (NPLA). The recognition came at the annual National Private Lenders Conference and highlights Werner’s instrumental role in Renovo’s consistent growth under his […]
Industry Veteran Andrew Pollock Joins Renovo Financial
Renovo Financial Brings In Industry Expert, Andrew Pollock, as Executive Vice President, Head of Growth to Lead Company’s Expansion in the West Coast Renovo Financial, a leading residential real estate investment lender, today announced that industry veteran Andrew Pollock has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Head of Growth. In this role, Pollock will […]