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Jonathan Philipps

Jonathan is a member of:
Team Philipps

Director, Commercial Financing

jonathan.philipps@firstnational.ca

514.499.7922

Relationship focus. Pinpoint opportunities. Real estate passion.

Jonathan has been a part of the First National Financial commercial team for the past eight years, and has originated more than $300 million in commercial financing.

For Jonathan, his passion for real estate started early. His family was involved in real estate, and he began building his own portfolio at 18 years of age. So it’s a passion that’s in his blood and breeding.

Jonathan’s clients share his passion for real estate -- it’s not just a transaction; it’s an exciting journey toward goals and dreams. Jonathan prides himself on being able to find opportunities that other lenders may overlook. He does so by combining his unique blend of resourcefulness, knowledge and expertise.

Working at First National, Jonathan feels confident that he can always execute on his relationships-first philosophy because the environment both celebrates and demands attention to detail, quick turnaround and reliable execution.