Nick Nawaz

Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Banking

East West Bank

Nick Nawaz is a senior vice president of commercial real estate banking at East West Bank. With over 20 years of banking experience, he has originated over $3 billion in loans for all property types across the country, including multifamily, industrial, office, retail, self-storage, assisted living and hospitality.

Since joining East West Bank in May 2015, Nawaz has successfully closed over $1 billion in transactions, significantly growing the bank’s commercial real estate loan portfolio and helping clients reach further through the purchase, construction, and renovation of their properties. One of these projects is the Apple Tower Theatre, Apple’s new Downtown Los Angeles store. Designed by world-renowned architectural firm Foster+Partners, this historic cinema now serves as one of the tech giant’s flagship stores. Nawaz is skilled in cultivating strong relationships and differentiates himself by deeply understanding his client’s needs and customizing financial products accordingly.