The staff of Lender Direct possesses a wealth of knowledge, skill and most importantly, access to funding to complete transactions. A relationship with Lender Direct can prove very valuable especially to inexperienced or residential mortgage brokers who do not see this type of business on a regular basis. We encourage relationship building and the majority of our business is from repeat clients and referral sources. We will provide any level of assistance necessary to help insure a seamless process from start to finish.

Our Senior Staff 

 Richard M. Lewis,
Certified Professional Mortgage Broker (No. M08000321)
President & C.E.O  email

Richard is a graduate of York University and has over 25 years of experience in privately funded and institutional mortgages. Unique and difficult transactions are Richard’s niche business. In addition, all transactions are closely monitored by Richard to ensure that all necessary resources are devoted to the satisfactory completion of each file. As the licensed Broker, Richard also attends to the regulatory and licensing issues of the company to ensure full compliance with related legislation.     

 Mark Lapedus, No. M8008925  email

Mark has a legal degree and twelve years experience as a real estate lawyer.  For approximately the last 20 years Mark has been exclusively involved in arranging mortgage funding of all types.  Mark has a wide range of lender clients both private and institutional which he utilizes to ensure that the loan request is dealt with expeditiously and professionally.

 Jack Chumley, No. M08003096  email

Jack is our no nonsense “numbers” guy. If there is a way to make a deal work, Jack will find it. Possessing over 45 years of experience and a specialist in all aspects of mortgage lending such as commercial, industrial, land development and construction, Jack has an exceptional reputation in closing deals.