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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.

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Ana Kacar

Ana is a member of:
Team Gidney and Barda

Director, Commercial Financing

ana.kacar@firstnational.ca

416.597.7673

Detailed. Dedicated. Resourceful.

“I add value by gaining a deep understanding of client needs, paying close attention to the details and committing 100% to solving challenges and delivering exceptional service.”

Ana is a highly skilled professional currently serving as a Director of Commercial Financing. Joining First National in 2016, Ana excels in managing client relationships, underwriting and closing substantial loans, and overseeing complex financial transactions.

Ana has underwritten and closed over $4 billion in commercial real estate loans, including both conventional and CMHC-insured loans. Her analytical skills are evident in her review and analysis of property financial data, which she uses to underwrite commercial real estate and perform credit adjudication.

Ana's educational background includes being a CFA Charterholder and holding an International Bachelor of Business Administration (iBBA) with Honours from the Schulich School of Business at York University.

When she’s not adding value for First National borrowers, Ana explores the globe, creates delicious baked goods, and enjoys outdoor activities including golfing, hiking, and running.