Chris Piro

Chris Piro is the President and Broker of Searchlight Lending, based in San Francisco, California.1 Here are some key details about his professional background:

Professional Experience

Chris Piro has been the Principal/Broker at Searchlight Lending since January 2010, a position he has held for over 14 years.1 In this role, he:

• Works with brokers to help them increase their earnings from real estate transactions
• Provides a comprehensive lending facility to support client funding
• Offers various types of real estate financing, including conventional, commercial, construction, and private money financing

Achievements

• Has served over 1500 satisfied clients
• Has facilitated funding of more than $600,000,000 in loans
• Developed a modern, technology-driven approach to loan transactions
• Maintains a 100% five-star review rating on Zillow

Expertise

Chris specializes in:

• Real estate capital solutions
• High loan-to-value ratios on rehab and construction loans
• Loans up to $2.5 million
• Providing competitive terms for brokers and their clients

Previous Experience

Before founding Searchlight Lending, Chris held several positions in the mortgage and lending industry:

• Co-founder of GoRefi (2011-2014)
• Senior Loan Officer at Primary Residential Mortgage (2010-2011)
• Senior Loan Officer at JP Morgan Chase (2008-2009)
• Senior Loan Officer at WaMu (2007)
• Senior Mortgage Consultant at Wells Fargo (2004-2006)

Education

• Studied Business Administration and International Business at Maastricht University (2002-2003)
• Earned a BS in Business Administration with a focus on International Marketing from the University of California, Riverside (1999-2003)1

Chris Piro has established himself as a leader in the real estate lending industry, focusing on innovative solutions and excellent client service.