About Us | Commercial Lending Solutions

Our Story

Built by Brokers. For Borrowers.

Commercial Lending Solutions was founded with a simple premise: borrowers deserve the same quality of execution and lender access that was previously only available through the largest institutional brokerages — but with direct principal attention and zero bureaucracy.

Our team came from the debt and structured finance divisions of CBRE, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, Genesis Capital, and Slatt Capital. We've underwritten, structured, and closed over $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions across every major property type and market nationwide.

What makes us different is access. Most brokers work with a handful of banks and call it a day. We correspond directly with over 1,000 capital sources — including life insurance companies that most brokers can't reach — to engineer the optimal capital stack for every deal.

Trevor Damyan, CEO of Commercial Lending Solutions

What Sets Us Apart

Four Reasons to Work With CLS CRE

Institutional Pedigree, Boutique Service

Our principals came from CBRE, Marcus & Millichap, and other top-tier institutional brokerages. You get Fortune 500 capabilities with direct principal access — no bureaucracy, no gatekeeping. Every deal gets personal attention from a senior professional.

Direct Life Insurance Company Access

Most brokers can't correspond directly with life insurance companies. We can. This unlocks the most competitive long-term fixed rates in market — rates banks simply cannot match. For stabilized multifamily, industrial, and retail assets, this access is a game-changer.

Creative Structuring Expertise

From nonprofit GP structures on affordable housing to industrial lease restructuring that unlocks higher leverage — we engineer deals, not just place them. Our structuring expertise means more proceeds, better terms, and faster closings for our clients.

Free AI Tools for Investors

We've built proprietary analysis tools at clscre.ai — refinance vs. sell calculators, 1031 exchange analysis, and more. No other brokerage in LA offers this level of technology to their clients.

Our Team

Meet the Professionals Behind CLS CRE

Every member of our team brings institutional experience and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Trevor Damyan

CEO / Founder

President and founder leading nationwide debt and equity financing with Southern California focus. Nearly a decade of CRE experience. Prior: CBRE Debt & Structured Finance, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, Genesis Capital, Slatt Capital.

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Roman Hess

Senior Associate

Assists investors securing customized financing nationwide across multifamily, industrial, retail, office, hospitality, and mixed-use assets.

Lucas Morton

Senior Associate

Nationwide commercial mortgage broker specializing in multifamily through mixed-use properties with a proven track record of competitive rates.

Brendan Mengali

Senior Associate

Specializes in nationwide commercial financing from multifamily to mixed-use assets with tailored solutions for every investor.

Suandi "Andi" Louise Sabas

Senior Analyst

Focuses on financial analysis, risk assessment, and market trends to strengthen deals and support the origination team.

Zoey Fermilan

Associate

Specializes in multifamily, industrial, retail, office, and hospitality financing with focus on tailored growth solutions.

Raya Reyna

Marketing Manager

Builds strategies elevating the CLS brand and connecting clients to smart commercial financing solutions.

Our Journey

From Institutional Brokerage to Independent Firm

CBRE & Marcus & Millichap

Trevor Damyan and team members trained at CBRE Debt & Structured Finance and Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, learning institutional underwriting, lender relationships, and capital markets execution at the highest level.

Building the Lender Network

Over nearly a decade, the team built direct relationships with 1,000+ capital sources nationwide — banks, life insurance companies, debt funds, CMBS conduits, agency lenders, and private equity firms. This network is the foundation of CLS CRE's competitive advantage.

Commercial Lending Solutions Founded

CLS CRE launched as an independent brokerage headquartered in Los Angeles, bringing institutional capabilities to a boutique platform. The focus: transparent execution, direct principal access, and the best terms in market for every deal.

$1 Billion+ in Volume

Today, CLS CRE has facilitated over $1 billion in aggregate loan volume across permanent, construction, bridge, SBA, mezzanine, and specialty financing programs — serving clients in all 50 states from multifamily apartments to industrial warehouses to specialty assets.

AI Tools & Technology

CLS CRE launched clscre.ai — proprietary AI-powered analysis tools for commercial real estate investors. Free refinance vs. sell calculators, 1031 exchange analysis, and more. No other brokerage in LA offers this.

Institutional Pedigree.
Boutique Service.