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Share Tweet Share Share Email Christopher Pepe In April 2023, Christopher Pepe and his partners founded LoanGeek with a bold mission: to transform the business-purpose real estate lending market by connecting real estate investors directly to optimal financing options. LoanGeek leverages advanced technology to make a wide array of non-bank lending solutions more accessible, affordable, and efficient for real estate investors across the U.S.
The vision behind LoanGeek took root during Pepe’s 13 years managing originations at a boutique commercial lending firm, where he frequently encountered clients applying for high-interest loans without realizing that better options existed. Pepe saw firsthand how many investors, unaware of the broader lending landscape, ended up paying more than necessary, limiting their potential growth and investment opportunities. This frustration with the market’s lack of transparency sparked the idea for a new kind of platform—one that would make it easy for investors to connect with competitive, non-bank lenders.
“There are so many amazing non-bank lending programs out there for real estate investors, but most of them may not be aware of the options available to them,” said Pepe. “LoanGeek’s mission is to match investors to the best option in our growing network of 150 lenders, helping them make informed, cost-effective financing choices.” With LoanGeek, investors gain access to a diverse array of financing options, including DSCR, Fix and Flip, Ground Up Construction, Multifamily, and Industrial loans, all designed to meet their specific investment needs.
LoanGeek’s technology-driven platform provides an intuitive, efficient process for investors and lenders. It’s built to maximize deal efficiency by instantly routing clients’ applications to the most suitable lenders in real-time. When multiple lenders express interest in an application, LoanGeek’s system evaluates and compares options, allowing clients to make well-informed decisions based on competitive offers.
This streamlined process enables investors to access capital faster and more affordably than traditional methods. As financing continues to shift online, Pepe and his team are committed to making LoanGeek a leader in this digital transformation. By combining advanced technology with AI, LoanGeek anticipates becoming a vital resource for real estate investors, ensuring that they have a transparent, efficient path to financing, regardless of their investment type or scale.
Looking ahead, LoanGeek plans to further expand its lender network and continually refine its technology to deliver smarter, faster financing solutions for real estate investors nationwide. With nearly two decades of experience in real estate-secured lending, Pepe brings deep expertise and a clear vision to his role as Co-Founder and CEO of LoanGeek. His professional background includes managing third-party originations, structuring partnerships, and overseeing complex financing strategies.
Earlier in his career, he worked in the residential mortgage-backed securities sector, where he was responsible for loan originations, nonperforming loan workouts, and large-scale real estate portfolio financing. This experience provided Pepe with a comprehensive view of the real estate finance ecosystem and shaped his understanding of the industry’s key challenges and opportunities. “LoanGeek is built to be more than just a lending platform; it’s a smarter, tech-driven solution for today’s real estate investors,” says Pepe.
“Our goal is to give investors direct access to the best financing options out there, helping them grow their portfolios with confidence and make informed choices every step of the way.” With an ever challenging macroeconomic environment and traditional banking institutions tightening their lending standards, access to capital has never been both more vital and difficult to access. Pepe’s vision allows property owners of a diverse socio-economic profile to pursue the capital they need; whether to fund their businesses through a refinance of a property they own; or whether that be to acquire their dream home or commercial property.
With the transformative technological platform Pepe and his leadership team at LoanGeek have developed marrying lenders with borrowers, this critical access to capital has become more attainable than ever. With its innovative platform, extensive lender network, and focus on technology, LoanGeek is set to transform real estate lending, empowering investors to make smarter financing decisions. Related Items: Non-Bank Lending , Real Estate Financing Share Tweet Share Share Email Recommended for you The Evolving Role of Government in Real Estate Financing Comments.
