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Better people make better lending

We lend billions of dollars to commercial real estate projects every year. But it’s not just capital that distinguishes us. It’s the empowered nature of our workforce. Our advisors are experienced experts whose sole focus is to deliver financing strategies that enable you to achieve greater success.

Our Better Lending culture – three decades in the making – is built on the skill that comes from pure mortgage lending. Because we start from a position of knowledge about you, your project, and your market, we can design solutions that are fit for your purpose. And because accountability is in our nature, we meet our commitments.

Better by design, better by nature, better for you in every corner of the country.

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Adriana Palazzolo

Adriana is a member of:
Team Cook

Director and Team Lead, Commercial Financing

Adriana.Palazzolo@firstnational.ca

Contributor. Ambitious. Intuitive.

“I add value by using my funding knowledge to close deals quickly and smoothly while always communicating effectively with clients.”

Adriana joined the First National team in 2012. She began as a Funding Specialist before moving into an Analyst role and now serves as a Director and Team Lead. Drawing on the knowledge she gained in both previous roles, Adriana addresses challenges efficiently and strategically. Curious and committed to continuous learning, she is ambitious in her professional growth and pursuit of knowledge. Building strong relationships remains a key focus, and she takes pride in her ability to think with foresight and execute proactively.

When she’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Adriana dabbles in the confectionary arts, follows international chefs, stays fit and enjoys travel.