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Former Lancaster Pollard executives veterans Steve Kennedy and Kass Matt have launched VIUM Capital, an independent financial services firm exclusively focused on providing capital to the seniors housing and healthcare sectors.

The firm will offer FHA/GNMA financing, bridge loans and advisory services, as well as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac agency financing as an exclusive correspondent lender for one of the country’s leading GSE-approved lending institutions.

Prior to founding VIUM Capital, Matt spent 14 years at Lancaster Pollard, including the last five years as the firm’s president. Kennedy spent 18 years at Lancaster Pollard as a senior investment banker and member of the firm’s executive committee. The two helped establish Lancaster Pollard as the nation’s leading FHA seniors housing and healthcare lender and worked to expand the company’s platform of services. Combined, Matt and Kennedy have originated transactions in excess of $5 billion.

“There’s never a time when seniors housing and healthcare isn’t in transition and in need of clarity,” added Kennedy. “Whether it’s the current, unprecedented coronavirus crisis, or ongoing regulatory and financial concerns, being able to pivot accordingly to the latest industry challenges is crucial to an organization’s success. We believe we’re now better equipped than ever to help our clients do just that.”

VIUM is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is privately owned and controlled. Municipal advisory services for tax-exempt issuers are provided through the firm’s wholly owned subsidiary, VIUM Capital MA.