Deutsche Pfandbriefbank

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG is a leading European specialist bank focused on commercial real estate finance and public investment finance. Headquartered in Garching bei München, Germany, it provides tailored financing solutions to professional real estate investors, including national and international property companies, institutional investors, property funds, and medium-sized enterprises. Its portfolio covers office buildings, residential properties, retail, logistics, and business hotels across key markets in Europe—such as Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Scandinavia, and Central and Eastern Europe—and the USA. The bank is a major issuer of Pfandbriefe, German covered bonds secured by real estate and public sector assets, playing a pivotal role in the European covered bond market. Operating through segments like Real Estate Finance, Public Investment Finance, and Non-Core portfolios, it supports public infrastructure projects, municipal developments, utilities, and healthcare initiatives. Supervised directly by the European Central Bank as a Significant Institution, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG leverages local expertise and cross-border capabilities to structure complex transactions, maintaining a strong presence in mortgage finance within the financial services sector. With around 784 employees, it remains a key player in specialized lending.