Ian Coutts serves as the Managing Director, National Note Sales at Edge Capital Markets. He specializes in facilitating the sale of Non-Performing, Performing, and Re-Performing loans and loan pools within all asset classes and geographic regions in the United States and Puerto Rico. Ian’s experience includes more than $1.3B of note sales & acquisitions, and a deep understanding of the loan workout process, which makes him an invaluable asset to his clients that include banks, special servicers, private debt funds, and other financial institutions.
Prior to joining Edge, Ian co-founded Alta Advisors, a note sale advisory firm, as well as ICC Associates, a mortgage brokerage and advisory firm, both located in Miami, Florida. Via relationships with Banks, Life Co’s, CMBS Lenders, and Private/Bridge Lenders nationally, Ian facilitated the funding of $100Ms in cash flowing investment, owner-occupied, construction and note on note financing acquisitions. He also previously served as VP of Loan Asset Management at Torchlight Investors, as well as Senior Asset Manager at LNR Property (now a subsidiary of Starwood Property Trust) While at LNR, Ian was involved in the restructuring of $3 billion in General Growth Properties loans during the company’s historic bankruptcy; the underwriting, acquisition and workout of whole loan pools totaling $450 million; and the resolution of 100+ loans across various geographies and property types.
Ian was born and raised in Miami, FL, where he lives with his wife and young children. Ian enjoys spending time with family and friends, the outdoors and traveling to and exploring new places. Ian graduated with a Finance degree from Florida State University.