Philip Brooks, a 20-year commercial real estate veteran, has been appointed senior vice president at Boston-based CWCapital, a multifamily and commercial real estate lender.

In his new role, Brooks will be responsible for the origination of senior housing and multifamily loans, according to a statement. Brooks will also open a new office for CWCapital in Richmond, Va.

Before joining CWCapital, Brooks served as senior vice president, mortgage loan production, at Horsham, Pa.-based Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC. Brooks also previously served as director, multifamily loan product development, at Fannie Mae.

"Philip Brooks has deep industry contacts and a specialized area of expertise which complements our business," said Michael Berman, president and CEO of CWCapital. "Phil will help us add new senior housing loan products and his hiring underscores CW’s commitment to expanding our multifamily and senior housing lending platforms."

"CWCapital is one of the leading providers of financing in the commercial real estate industry," said Brooks. "I look forward to helping CW strengthen its already solid platform and am confident that my expertise will aid in facilitating its growth throughout 2011 and beyond."