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Jonathan C Wishnia

Jonathan C Wishnia

Global 2026

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Jonathan Wishnia is Lowenstein Sandler’s Hiring Partner, a member of the Executive Board, and the Chair of the firm’s Mortgage & Structured Finance practice. He is currently ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global (2024) and Chambers USA (2023) for Capital Markets: Securitization: MSR and Band 3 by Chambers Global (2024) and Chambers USA (2023) for Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS.

Clients value Jonathan’s extensive experience in matters related to the trading and financing of loans, servicing rights and instruments derived therefrom, the servicing of loans, and the securitization of various asset classes. He also advises clients regularly on secured and unsecured credit facilities, asset purchases and sales, mergers and acquisitions, and other general capital markets matters, as well as the resolution of disputes relating to his practice.

Jonathan maintains a diverse practice that includes representation of investment managers and management companies, fund organizations and portfolio companies, investment and commercial banks, consulting firms, financial institutions, broker-dealers, mortgage servicers and originators, trustees, and nonprofit foundations, among others.

Jonathan has been recognized as "Empire State Counsel" by the New York State Bar Association for his pro bono work in the housing finance sector. He is on the Board of Trustees of a nonprofit that focuses on revitalizing underserved housing sectors nationally. He is on the Board of Trustees of a nonprofit that exists to facilitate the use of live theater to grow empathy and to support those who seek the same. He is also on the New York Executive Advisory Board of the Darren Waller Foundation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Securitisation: MSR - USA

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Jonathan Wishnia shows notable expertise on the full spectrum of MSR transactions and provides high-end advice on the securitization of new and existing RMBS assets.

Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Jonathan Wishnia shows notable expertise on the full spectrum of MSR transactions and provides high-end advice on the securitization of new and existing RMBS assets.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jonathan's breadth of knowledge of the marketplace is impressive and his ability to apply this to our transactions is what makes our them close.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation: MSRChambers Global Guide
  • He is driven to deliver results to clients.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation: MSRChambers Global Guide
  • Jonathan is a powerhouse. He is a strong communicator with a fantastic breadth of industry knowledge and the ability to explain complex concepts in easy-to-grasp ways.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation: MSRChambers Global Guide
  • He is an excellent attorney who is deeply experienced, knowledgeable, responsive and efficient.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation: MSRChambers Global Guide
  • Jonathan has extensive experience and expertise in the mortgage industry. He is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality service.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation: MSRChambers Global Guide

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