Real Estate ReimagineD.
One Bank
Branch at a Time.
Since 2018, Brookline Asset Management has been Leveraging Digital Disruption that Redefines the Future Impact of Full and Partial Sale-Leaseback Real Estate — Starting with Banks.
ABOUT BROOKLINE ASSET MANAGEMENT
We're Leading the Way
in Repurposing Outdated Buildings for Modern Needs, Freeing Up Capital, Growing Deposits & Reducing Bank Branch Costs.
Brookline Asset Management transforms oversized, underused bank branches into high-performing assets that benefit banks, communities, and investors. With a team of banking and asset management experts, we use data-driven strategies to stay ahead of market shifts and prioritize long-term value.
As digital banking reduces the need for large physical spaces, many branches remain inefficient and costly. We solve this by acquiring and right-sizing the bank space, then leasing the third-party space back through flexible sale-leasebacks.
Our approach delivers:
- Reduced operational overhead
- Increased deposits and freed-up capital
- Sale-leaseback options for bank branches and third-party tenants
- Vibrant, right-sized bank branches that drive foot traffic
- Enhanced value for stakeholders and local communities
We don’t just repurpose real estate—we redefine its role in modern banking.
See the results
100% occupied by Bank of Montreal (BMO)
$134 million in deposits
33.26%occupied by 4 tenants
19.27% common area
$149 million in deposits - 11.19% increase
100% occupied by Bank of Montreal (BMO)
94.87% occupied by 2 tenants
Over $500,000 invested by Brookline Asset Management
100% occupied by Bank of Montreal (BMO)
$160.73 million in deposits
45.11% occupied by third-party leases
9.14% available for lease
12.05% occupied by common areas
$196.23 million in deposits - 22.09% increase
REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS
Pioneering the Future of
full and Partial Sale-Leasebacks
with a Solution that Works for:
Banks
We move you from costly inaction to maximizing bank branch potential by applying our proven “Less is More” strategy. During this process we right-size branches via partial and full sale-leasebacks to create thriving multi-tenant buildings. The result? A reduction in bank costs. Buildings are rejuvenated. Banks attract new deposits. Balance sheets are stronger and better positioned.
Communities
Tired banks get a new lease on life, re-energizing town centers & neighborhoods, and re-establishing the local bank branch as a linchpin in communities. As more tenants occupy the building, this encourages more foot traffic around the property, creating a vibrant hub.
Investors
Our investors have access to a unique asset class with stable, long-term bank leases with a diversified real estate portfolio. Our risk control investment strategy equates to a repeatable, scalable process.
Results
Prefer to see the numbers?
You’re speaking our language.
Ask Yourself
WHAT IS THE COST OF DOING NOTHING OR CLOSING YOUR BANK BRANCH VS. pursuing A STRATEGIC PARTIAL SALE-LEASEBACK?
Scenario 1.
Leaving every branch “as is”.
Scenario 2.
Closing the Branch.
Consider These Scenarios:
Scenario 3.
Pursuing a strategic sale-leaseback and modernization initiative to reactivate the business capacity of the building.
Brookline Asset Management’s Strategic Alternative:
Partial Sale-Leaseback + Modernization
testimonials
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We can do that too.
“BMO Harris was looking to right-size a group of large, legacy bank branches… The first sale-leaseback immediately reduced our operating expenses, and enabled the redesign of the oversized branch’s space to fit our needs. The second portfolio transaction enabled further cost savings, branch space rightsizing and a step up capital gain meeting BMO’s financial objectives. Our working partnership with Brookline Asset Management on these transactions has been very effective, and we would recommend them to anyone.”
John Burk, Portfolio Manager, BMO Harris Bank
“Working with Brookline Branch Services was exceptional! They understood our needs, the transaction process was seamless and the management team is top notch. We would recommend them to any financial institution looking to utilize ASC Topic 842 “Leases” for a sale-leaseback of their bank branch real estate portfolio.”
Mike Kelly, General Counsel, Park Bank