Local Commercial Real Estate Banker Matthew Nader Joins EagleBank to Drive Growth and Deepen Client Relationships

EagleBank adds veteran commercial real estate banker Matt Nader to lead market growth and deepen client relationships in Greater Washington.

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Eagle Bancorp (EGBN) has appointed Matthew “Matt” Nader as 1st Senior Vice President, Senior Market Executive for Commercial Real Estate at EagleBank, effective with this announcement. In this leadership role, he will help oversee the bank’s commercial real estate business, emphasizing client relationship expansion and growth across the Greater Washington region.

Nader has nearly 20 years of commercial real estate banking experience in the Washington metropolitan market. At Pinnacle Financial Partners, he led the National Capital Region CRE practice, which grew to $250 million in commercial real estate loans and $150 million in deposits. He previously managed a $850 million Maryland CRE loan portfolio at Truist and held senior roles at SunTrust and BB&T. Nader holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School and a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University.

Key Figures

Commercial real estate loans: $250 million Deposits: $150 million CRE loan portfolio: $850 million +1 more

Commercial real estate loans

$250 million

Practice led by Nader at Pinnacle Financial Partners

Deposits

$150 million

Practice led by Nader at Pinnacle Financial Partners

CRE loan portfolio

$850 million

Maryland team led by Nader at Truist

Banking experience

nearly two decades

Commercial real estate banking experience in the Washington metropolitan market

Key Terms

bridge financing, permanent financing

2 terms

bridge financing financial

"including construction, bridge and permanent financing."

Bridge financing is short-term funding a company uses to cover expenses until longer-term financing or a sale comes through. Think of it as a temporary loan or financial “bridge” that keeps operations running—similar to borrowing to cover a gap between paychecks. Investors watch bridge financing because it can signal cash pressure, potential dilution, or higher costs to raise capital, which affect a company’s risk and value.

permanent financing financial

"including construction, bridge and permanent financing."

Permanent financing is long-term funding meant to stay in place for the life of an asset or business need, replacing short-term or temporary loans. Think of swapping a temporary ladder for a permanent staircase: it reduces the need to refinance, stabilizes payments and cash flow, and gives investors clearer visibility on interest costs, repayment risk and the company’s ability to fund operations or growth over time.

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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGBN), the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced that Matthew “Matt” Nader has joined the Bank as 1^st Senior Vice President, Senior Market Executive for Commercial Real Estate.

In his new role, Nader will help lead EagleBank’s commercial real estate business, focusing on expanding client relationships and driving growth across the Greater Washington region.

Nader brings nearly two decades of commercial real estate banking experience in the Washington metropolitan market. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and CRE Team Lead for the National Capital Region at Pinnacle Financial Partners, where he built the firm’s commercial real estate banking practice across Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Richmond/Tidewater. Under his leadership, the practice grew to $250 million in commercial real estate loans and $150 million in deposits.

“Matt brings enormous industry expertise and is highly respected throughout our market,” said Ryan Riel, EagleBank Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Real Estate Lending Officer. “His track record of developing deep client relationships and delivering financing solutions that support commercial real estate clients’ growth makes him a great addition to our leadership team as we continue to expand across Greater Washington,” he concluded.

“EagleBank has built a strong reputation by understanding the Washington market and putting relationships at the center of its business,” said Nader. “I look forward to deepening existing relationships, building new ones and contributing to the continued growth of Eagle’s commercial real estate business.”

Prior to Pinnacle, Nader held senior commercial real estate roles with Truist, SunTrust and BB&T.

At Truist, he led a Maryland CRE team serving an $850 million loan portfolio. At SunTrust and BB&T, he originated commercial real estate financing for developers and investors in the Washington region and nationally, including construction, bridge and permanent financing.

Nader serves on the board of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Real Estate Lenders Association (RELA) and HopeLink Behavioral Health and as treasurer of Section Three of the Village of Chevy Chase. He holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School and a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University.

About Eagle Bancorp, Inc. and EagleBank
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for EagleBank, which commenced operations in 1998. EagleBank is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and conducts full service commercial banking through 12 offices, located in Suburban, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. EagleBank focuses on building relationships with businesses, professionals and individuals in its marketplace.

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