Our team
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.
Jake Lewis
Jake is a member of:
Commercial credit team
Senior Analyst, Commercial Credit
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Curious. Creative. Collaborative.
“I identify opportunities to support internal and external stakeholders by leveraging and distilling data to deliver clear, actionable insights.”
Jake joined First National in 2025 as a Senior Analyst in Commercial Credit, bringing five years of experience in real estate finance and investment. Before joining the team, he worked as an Analyst in Commercial Mortgage Investments at a private lender, where he reviewed loan applications, completed underwriting and analysis, prepared credit requests, and managed funding and portfolio performance. He also served as Acquisitions Manager for a private investment group, analyzing multi-family property opportunities, preparing project plans, arranging financing, and coordinating closings.
Known for his curious approach and creative problem-solving, Jake thrives on turning complex data into meaningful insights. His ability to collaborate and connect with others ensures that stakeholders receive tailored solutions that drive value and informed decision-making.
Jake holds a BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, exploring events in and around the GTA, traveling, and reading.