About Cressida Direct

A Direct Lender Built for Speed, Flexibility, and Results

Cressida Direct is a nationwide direct lender specializing in financing commercial and non-owner occupied residential investment properties. We are not a broker — we underwrite, approve, and fund every loan in-house.

$2B+
Funded
In loans closed
50
States
Nationwide lending
500+
Brokers
In our network
15+
Years
Industry experience

Our Mission

Making Real Estate Funding Easy and Quick

We believe that qualifying for a commercial or investment property loan shouldn't require mountains of paperwork, months of waiting, or rigid bank guidelines. Our mission is to provide fast, flexible, and reliable financing solutions that help borrowers and brokers close more deals.

As a direct lender, we have the authority to make lending decisions in-house. That means faster approvals, more creative underwriting, and a team that truly understands your deal.

No middlemen — we underwrite and fund every loan in-house
Dedicated loan advisor assigned to every deal
Bank statement, DSCR, and lite doc programs available
Licensed to lend in all 50 states

Broad Property Coverage

Residential 1–4 UnitsMultifamily 5+Mixed UseOfficeRetailLight IndustrialSelf StorageAutomotiveMobile Home ParkDay Care CenterRestaurant & BarWarehouse

Our Team

Dedicated Loan Advisors

Every deal is assigned a dedicated loan advisor who guides you from application to close.

D

Dean Stehlik

EVP, Loan Advisor

[email protected]
J

Jeff Chaney

SVP, Loan Advisor

[email protected]
C

Charlie Stewart

SVP, Loan Advisor

[email protected]
J

Jim Bishop

SVP, Loan Advisor

[email protected]
B

Blake Hamilton

VP, Loan Advisor

[email protected]
C

Chris Cleveland

VP, Loan Advisor

[email protected]
E

Ed Myska

VP, Loan Advisor

[email protected]
B

Bud Pattengale

Senior Loan Advisor

[email protected]
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Arlicia Jones

Loan Advisor

[email protected]
C

Carrie Yu

Sr. Loan Processor

[email protected]

Ready to Get Started?

Contact our team today for a free consultation. We'll help you find the right program for your deal.