John Bonner
President
Success in real estate financing is not just about numbers on a page. It’s about a relationship and partnership committed to succeed.
We see ourselves as equally invested in your project as you are.
Our History Building a better way
It all started in 1994 when three colleagues from the banking industry, Dan Arnold, Joe Lynch and John Bonner, came to the same conclusion: Lot Development Lending is not a good fit for the regulated banking business.
They had witnessed first-hand how regulatory and bureaucratic processes made it difficult for banks to deliver quick and flexible solutions to an unpredictable lot development industry. Long project durations, erratic cash flows and highly cyclical markets meant greater risk to banks. The three partners saw opportunity and designed a much better way to serve the lot acquisition and development loan market.
Supported by permanent capital contributed by a long-tenured group of business executives and family offices, the partners formed First Continental Investment Co., Ltd. Over the following years, the group built a lending platform and internal team to meet the executional demands unique to the lot development industry.
The team later expanded to include homebuilder finance and lot development lending veterans Todd Aiken, Jeffrey Baker and Jeff Corbett, who combined with John Bonner have over 100 years of experience in this financing segment.
Together we understand that the lot development business is very capital intensive and subject to high levels of risk and volatility. First Continental has grown by financing one deal at a time, providing an unmatched understanding of the business and the flexibility to adapt with the borrower as the market changes.
The Values that guide us
Outstanding Customer Service
We are service oriented; speed of execution, industry expertise and tenure of our team is what sets us apart. You can reach out to us at any time for advice and guidance.
Long-Term Partners
If you’re in it for the long haul, so are we. Your satisfaction is our investment in the future. Our customers choose First Continental because the relationship is genuine and effective.
Stability
Markets are cyclical and project absorptions change. Through it all, we give our customers stability, confidence and consistency.
Well-structured deals
Every development, every customer is different. We structure customized deals that will work for your project.
The First Continental way Watch the video
Customer Service Team Excellence is Standard
Back Row: Holly Wayland, Josh Pavelka, Kristi Kershaw, Jim Fatheree, Cindy Gage, Linda DeCarlo
Front Row: Kathy Willis, Cindy Leslie, Teresa Adams, Nina Reyna
Kristi Kershaw
Customer Liaison
Whether you need help with your
current project or would like to
discuss the next, we’re always
available and here to help.
