Lima One Capital’s Abigail Williams honored nationally

GREENVILLE, SC – Abigail Williams, Chief Legal Officer for Lima One Capital, has been named one of HousingWire’s Women of Influence for 2025.

Since joining the Greenville-based private lender in 2021, Williams has played a vital role in guiding the company’s legal and compliance strategy. In July 2024, she was promoted to Chief Legal Officer and assumed responsibility for the HR function, overseeing Legal, Compliance, and Human Resources.

Last year, Williams led the legal and compliance execution of Lima One’s first rated securitization of residential transitional loans, which required extensive collaboration across legal, investor, and regulatory channels. This transaction marked a milestone for the company in the institutional capital markets space. Internally, Williams has focused on building cross-functional processes such as streamlined document compliance that enable better risk evaluation and faster decision-making. Williams also led contract negotiations for Lima One’s new headquarters at 300 E. McBee in downtown Greenville. She serves the local community through board roles at the YMCA of Greenville and The Children’s Museum of the Upstate.

Each year, HousingWire recognizes 100 women whose achievements are driving the housing industry forward nationwide. Now in its 16th year, the award honors leaders across mortgage, real estate, and fintech based on their professional accomplishments, industry contributions, community involvement, and overall influence. 

About Lima One Capital

Since its inception in 2010, Lima One Capital has been recognized as the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors and has funded over $10 billion in business purpose real estate loans. With a reach across 46 states, Lima One operates as a capital partner for both real estate investors and brokers by financing residential investment strategies including fix and flips, rental, and new construction. In 2021, Lima One was acquired by real estate investment trust MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA), ensuring a consistent source of capital and further cementing Lima One as one of the most dependable private lenders in the United States. For more information, visit limaone.com.