Descriptors:Advice. Ingenuity. Execution.Summary:I have been a part of Canada’s leading commercial real estate financing team for more than 15 years, originating more than $5 billion in commercial mortgages.First National Financial is Canada's largest non-bank lender, originating, underwriting and servicing both residential and commercial mortgages. As the leading lender of CMHC and conventional mortgages, First National currently has approximately $125 billion in mortgages under administration.I dive deeper with clients, so they have confidence consulting with me when they want to acquire assets, construct properties or diversify their portfolios. We constantly evaluate their portfolios through the lens of opportunity. How can we creatively apply our financing solutions to drive their goals for growth? I want to inspire seasoned owners to think differently and challenge their norms with options they may not have considered. I also work with the next generation of real estate leaders, mentoring them and providing precedent-based guidance. I never say no, but rather I focus on how we can apply knowledge, creativity and precision to get deals done.Specialties:Skills: CMHC financing, CMHC affordable financing, construction/reposition financing, purchase and refinancing of multi-residential, office and industrial propertiesApproach: advice, education, enabling vision and potential, ingenuity, executionContact me directly at ilan.barda@firstnational.ca to see how my skills and approach can help you maximize your commercial real estate opportunities.