Asset Based Lending’s Daniel Gotay Named 2025 Finance Leader by HousingWire
Daniel Gotay, Executive Vice President, Head of Capital Markets and Operations at Asset Based Lending (ABL), has been recognized as a 2025 Finance Leader by HousingWire. This prestigious award honors top finance executives who drive financial performance, expand margins, improve liquidity, and help businesses access capital markets.
Since joining ABL in 2019, Gotay has played a crucial role in transforming the lender’s ability to finance. He has executed over $450 million in DSCR loan sales and built Capital Markets and Treasury teams from the ground up. Leading 6 teams, Gotay provides forward-thinking guidance to develop new products and partnerships, driving ABL’s financial strategy as they enter new markets and diversify their expertise.
“This recognition serves as a testament to the progress we have made as a company,” Gotay stated. “Our achievements are a direct result of the dedication, leadership, and expertise across the organization – and together, we continue to build a strong foundation for years to come.”
ABL has experienced remarkable growth in 2025, quickly tracking to meet or surpass key benchmarks set in 2024. Gotay oversaw critical partnerships that supported the firm as it transacted over $1.5 billion in whole loan trading, securitization, and warehouse financing. In addition to expanding ABL’s lending capacity, Gotay was also named a 2024 HousingWire Insider.
Alyssa Antoci, EVP, Head of HR, Marketing & Strategy, praised Gotay’s innovative leadership, stating, “He’s an incredible innovator, and encourages the same in every team he manages. As we expand nationwide, I’m confident we’ll continue to see him push the boundaries of what ABL is capable of, ultimately strengthening the financial vision that keeps us at the forefront of the industry.”
In 2025, ABL has focused on enhancing their borrower experience, culture-building, and sales efforts, as well as developing a cutting-edge tech stack to support robust partnerships with new investors. Gotay has been instrumental in industry-leading transactions, delivering $200 million in new warehouse capacity and supporting the company’s second securitization. ABL set company records for funding volume in 2024, funding 1,831 units totaling over $938 million.
Overall, Gotay’s leadership and strategic vision have solidified ABL as an elite issuer in the finance industry, driving the company’s growth and success.
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