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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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Mark Dekoven

Mark is a member of:
Team Cook

Analyst, Commercial Financing

Mark.dekoven@firstnational.ca

416.204.5640

Reliable. Communicative. Meticulous.

“I add value by responding quickly to client requests, solving problems resourcefully and communicating clearly.”

Mark joined the First National team in 2018, starting in Residential Insurance before moving to Commercial Servicing and then to Commercial Financing. In his current role he helps to evaluate underwriting opportunities, prepares loan packages and assists with funding. In a deadline-driven environment, Mark follows through consistently and is transparent about mitigating any potential delays. A natural communicator, he explains complex ideas clearly and succinctly. Mark is thorough in his work, ensuring accuracy and considering every important detail before making decisions.

When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Mark shoots pucks and hoops and communes with nature when camping.