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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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Brandon Popalis

Brandon is a member of:
Team Bellwood and Tomulka

Analyst, Commercial Financing

Brandon.Popalis@firstnational.ca

416.597.5231

Communicative. Inquisitive. Collaborative.

“I add value by bringing an energetic spirit to how I deliver service to clients and collaborate with my team.”

Brandon joined the First National team in 2017. Prior to his current role as Junior Analyst, he interned with the residential property taxes team and held roles in commercial funding and underwriting. He applies that experience and knowledge to his analyst responsibilities. An effective communicator, Brandon aims to establish open dialogue within his team. He values team achievement, and will do whatever possible to help or support his colleagues. For Brandon, each new file offers an opportunity to learn. He delves into information to increase his understanding and consistently researches the market to stay current on evolving trends.

When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Brandon enjoys hitting the slopes, immersing himself in a great book and exploring the globe.