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.
Shawn Stonehouse
Shawn is a member of:
Team Chung
Director, Commercial Financing
Shawn.Stonehouse@firstnational.ca
416-246-2153
Detailed. Efficient. Diligent.
“I add value by applying my experience in underwriting and financial analysis to structure loans and deliver quick turnaround.”
Shawn joined the First National team in January 2022 and brings 15 years of industry expertise to his role as Director, Commercial Financing. He has previously held roles on both the lender and borrower sides, so he understands what matters most when structuring a deal. Understanding the importance of efficiency in the process, Shawn provides feedback on reviews and requests in a timely manner. He has a strong work ethic and commitment to integrity, always executing on what’s promised and providing honest answers to questions.
When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Shawn enjoys quality time with his family, spends time outdoors and pursues his next travel adventure.