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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.
Devin Dodbiba
Devin is a member of:
Team Gidney and Barda
Senior Analyst, Commercial Financing
devin.dodbiba@firstnational.ca
647-952-4147
Detailed. Solution-Oriented. Resilient.
“I provide value to clients by being organized and having a communicative style that keeps them informed at every stage to build trust through transparency.”
Devin joined First National in 2025, bringing eight years of experience in the financial industry. His career spans roles at CMHC, where he specialized in underwriting loans for the Affordable Housing Fund, and at MCAP, where he progressed through operations, portfolio management, and investment underwriting. This diverse background gives Devin a strong grasp of construction financing, CMHC programs, and post-funding processes.
As a Senior Analyst in Commercial Financing, Devin is known for his thoroughness and ability to adapt. He leaves no stone unturned, always focused on finding practical solutions and staying calm under pressure.
Outside of work, Devin is a passionate soccer fan who follows European leagues closely. He keeps active through cycling, fitness classes, and hiking, and enjoys exploring new places and cuisines around the world.