Lou Vela headed the Detroit, Michigan office in Troy for PNC ARCS Commercial Mortgage, where he accumulated over 25 years of executive level experience in the mortgage, finance, and real estate development industries. He now heads International Mortgage and Investment, Corp.

IMI is one of America’s Leading commercial lenders with and acknowledged expertise in multifamily financing. No one has our expertise in multifamily financing. Very few have our experience and track record.

Professional Designations:
Mortgage Broker, State of Florida
Real Estate Broker, State of Florida
Certified Hotel Administrator (C.H.A.)
N.A.S.D. Registered Principal
Community Association Manager, State of Florida

Military:
U.S. Army - 1st Lieutenant

Infantry and Finance Corp.

Outside Activities:
Member Rotary, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Navy League, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Former Director and Vice President

Education:
Columbia Graduate School of Business

New York, NY
Major: Masters in Finance
Minor: International Business

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
Major: Bachelors in General Business
Minor: Economics

Languages:
Fluent in Spanish