Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Finance

CMLS Financial is Canada’s leader in the commercial mortgage market. With market presence in nine major Canadian commercial centres, we offer an unbeatable combination of national presence and local expertise. Our team of local commercial real estate finance experts has the insights and industry know-how to help you get your deals done.

Sen Bao

Sen Bao

Vice President, Real Estate Finance

Sen Bao is responsible in providing financing solutions to his clients on all real estate asset classes across Canada. He has been working in the industry since 2010.

Prior to joining CMLS in 2018, Mr. Bao held a senior commercial financing position at a major Canadian financial institution, where he was responsible for managing and growing one of the largest portfolios in the country. The role provided extensive real estate transactional lending experience (including conventional financing, construction financing, high leverage financing and joint offerings with mezzanine lenders) as well as diversified industry lending expertise. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure (MREI) from the Schulich School of Business at York University.

604.639.9442
sen.bao@cmls.ca
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Oliver Baecker

Oliver Baecker

Vice President | Agent, Real Estate Finance

Oliver Baecker focuses on institutional and credit tenanted assets involving construction and long-term financing. He works with mid-size to large borrowers with national portfolios across all asset classes, as well as groups looking to foster new partnerships. Mr. Baecker has 20 years of experience in the commercial mortgage industry.

Prior to joining CMLS in 2008, Mr. Baecker worked for 13 years at a major Canadian financial institution, where he specialized in commercial mortgages and corporate lending. He holds of Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria.

604.488.3864
oliver.baecker@cmls.ca
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Lester Chow

Lester Chow

Vice President, Real Estate Finance

Lester Chow handles various types of financing, including term, construction, and bridge/mezzanine financing. His clientele ranges from locally run family businesses to private investment funds to publicly traded real estate companies. Mr. Chow has 28 years of experience in commercial real estate finance.

Prior to joining CMLS in 2005, Mr. Chow held a senior commercial real estate financing position at a major Canadian financial institution. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in urban land economics from the University of British Columbia.

604.488.3868
lester.chow@cmls.ca
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Gagan Lalli, CFA

Gagan Lalli, CFA

Vice President, Real Estate Finance

Gagan Lalli handles various types of financing across Canada. He has 9 years of experience in finance.

Prior to joining CMLS in 2011, Mr. Lalli worked with a Vancouver-based firm that specializes in real estate and equipment financing. His banking career started in 2007 at one of the world’s largest commercial financing organizations. Mr. Lalli holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria and a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

604.637.0882
gagan.lalli@cmls.ca
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Andrew Lam

Andrew Lam

Vice President, Real Estate Finance

Andrew Lam handles various types of financing, including term, land, pre-development, construction, and bridge/mezzanine financing. His clientele includes local real estate investors and operators, up and coming players, and established real estate developers. Mr. Lam has over 15 years of finance experience.

Prior to returning to CMLS in October of 2018, Mr. Lam held a senior leadership role at a Canadian financial institution known for its involvement in real estate project financing, both on a standalone basis and on a syndicated basis. He holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in economics from the University of British Columbia.

604.235.5115
1.888.995.2657
andrew.lam@cmls.ca
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Trevor Morgan

Trevor Morgan

Assistant Vice President, Real Estate Finance

Trevor Morgan focuses on various types of financing including term, construction and bridge structures across Canada. Trevor has over 5 years of experience in commercial real estate lending.

Prior to joining CMLS in 2015, Mr. Morgan worked in commercial leasing after having obtained a degree in real estate and finance from the University of British Columbia.

604.637.0167
trevor.morgan@cmls.ca
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Scott Naimer

Scott Naimer

Vice President | Agent, Real Estate Finance

Scott Naimer’s area of specialty includes acquisitions, refinancing, repositioning assets as well as joint venture and equity deals. He assists private and institutional investors and developers with a range of services, from CMHC insured multi-residential to portfolio acquisitions. Mr. Naimer has 15 years of experience in commercial mortgages.

Prior to joining CMLS in 2007, Mr. Naimer held a position with a commercial mortgage brokerage firm involved in high-profile construction and term mortgages. Mr. Naimer was also previously a private equity investor in multi-family residential projects. He is a graduate of Concordia University and New York University.

604.637.0869
scott.naimer@cmls.ca
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David Wysota

David Wysota

Assistant Vice President, Real Estate Finance

David Wysota provides advisory services and expertise in structuring a wide range of commercial credit tailored to his client’s needs. His diverse lending background spans 10 years across multiple asset classes and throughout the capital stack. David believes credit should be strategic and opportunistic and should be integrated with the overall financial strategy. In addition to sourcing competitive capital, he works with existing advisors to identify and maximize efficiencies.

Prior to joining CMLS Mr. Wysota held various positions with one of Canada’s leading financial institutions. He was responsible for arranging commercial debt solutions for Operating Companies, Holding Companies, Developers, and High Net Worth Individuals. He also held roles in a prominent merchant bank providing high yield and hybrid debt solutions to private Canadian Companies. Born and raised on the North Shore, David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria.

604.546.0534
david.wysota@cmls.ca
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