Damir Jesic Email Address

Director, Commercial Financing

First National Financial Corporation is a Canadian private lending institution based in Toronto, Ontario.

I have been a part of Canada’s leading commercial real estate financing team for the past 11 years, originating more than $1 billion in commercial mortgages across western Canada. First National Financial is Canada's largest non-bank lender, originating, underwriting and servicing both residential and commercial mortgages. As the number one lender of CMHC commercial mortgages, First National currently has more than $100 billion in mortgages under administration. During the past decade, I have witnessed market evolution nationwide and advised on a multitude of commercial real estate developments. In the past several years, many of our clients have shifted their focus to multi-family development, which has become an area of specialization for us. By adapting to the market and the changing focus of our clients, we are helping them establish or grow their portfolios according to their business strategies. My goal is to be a one-stop-shop for clients, advising them through all phases of financing, including land, construction and takeout. Development can be a complicated process, and it can take years to move through all financing phases. I commit to working with clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects, providing an all-encompassing yet objective perspective on their strategies, rationale, partners and risk. With my broad market knowledge nationwide, I offer unique perspectives and can leverage precedents from other clients. Delivery, responsiveness and transparency are priorities and are vital to building trust. It is always my goal to advise for value, so clients can make good decisions and feel confident coming back because they appreciate our work and our dedication to a standard of excellence for all stakeholders involved. Specialties: Skills: multi-family lending, commercial lending, bridge/construction financing, takeout financing Approach: knowledgeable, flexible, comprehensive, astute, engaged, responsive, integrity, trustworthy, committed, principled Contact me directly at damir.jesic@firstnational.ca to see how my skills and approach can help you maximize your commercial real estate opportunities.