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      Empire Cares

      Empire Cares is a program created in efforts to help our community and those within them. Our Annual charity events and fundraisers are a perfect way for us to give back and get everyone in the community involved. 

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      Mortgage Calculators

      Our personalized tool to help you determine the financial implications of changes in one or more variables in a mortgage financing arrangement. 

      View Calculators

      Empire Cares

      Empire Cares is a program created in efforts to help our community and those within them. Our Annual charity events and fundraisers are a perfect way for us to give back and get everyone in the community involved. 

      Learn More

      In The Media

      The Truth About Real Estate Investing
      I Love Mortgage Brokering
      The Guest Life
      Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine
      & more

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Our Team

Our amazing team is always here to help. No answer is too big or too small for our group of mortgage professionals!
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Empire Mortgage Group Team Members

Operations Team

Principal Broker

Kevin Huynh

It all started with a passion for helping people that led Kevin to where he is today. The principal broker and founder of Empire Mortgage Group is a prideful Hamiltonian, with an obsession for finance and real estate. 

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Backed by over a decade of mortgage brokering experience, Kevin prides himself in simplifying the mortgage experience for his client. He believes that by educating each and every one of his clients, it is the key to promoting financial literacy. This has resulted in helping thousands of clients save money on their mortgages and get one step closer to financial freedom.

“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Contact Kevin

  • Licence #M10000909
  • (365) 317-6247
  • kevin@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Lead Underwriter

Luv Gambhir

A mortgage advisor with several years of experience and knowledge in the current market of Real Estate. His focus is helping his clients through the process of financing their homes and growing their net worth through investments in local real estate. 

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During his free time, he likes to travel to other countries to learn different cultures and gain new perspectives.”

“Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.” – Les Brown

Contact Luv

  • Broker Lic. #13183
  • (905) 537-4546
  • luv@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Senior Underwriter

Patrick Zenta

With over 10 years in financial services, I’ve helped thousands of families achieve their goals in the GTA. As a CFP Professional, and retail lending expert, I understand everyone’s financial situation is unique and deserves to be treated that way. 

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I’m an enthusiastic problem solver who is eager to provide both an informative and relaxed mortgage experience. Transparency is all I ever ask from people, the rest we can sort out together! Recently I have become an avid Golf enthusiast, spending all my spare time either working on my swing or cheering on my life long commitment to the Buffalo Bills.

“Honesty is the fastest way to prevent a mistake from turning into a failure.” – James Altucher

Contact Patrick

  • Licence #M21002724
  • (437) 833-8198
  • patrick@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Fulfillment Specialist

Lama Francis

Lama is an integral part of the financing process as she is the anchor that funds every transaction. She is known for her relentless pursuit to ensure every client is satisfied. 

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You will often find her going above and beyond just to ensure each and every client is well taken care of.

“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Contact Lama

  • Broker Lic. #13183
  • (289) 659-4317
  • lama@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Operations Coordinator

Jessica Albanese

Jessica, an outgoing and caring individual who takes pride in living life with a “putting it all on the table way”. 

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With her latest accomplishment, graduating from McMaster University with Bachelors of Honours, and a Business certificate from Mohawk, she is looking forward to bringing fresh “outside the box” ideas to the team. Growing up in an italian family has made her a strong, vibrant and social person. She loves to spend her free time cooking delicious meals, shopping, travelling, going to sporting events and most importantly seeing her family and friends.

“Get busy living or get busy dying.” – Stephen King

Contact Jessica

  • Broker Lic. #13183
  • (437) 833-8480
  • jessica@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Finance Administrator

Andrea Costa

Andrea has been in the finance field for the past 15 years as a bookkeeper, tax specialist, and tax law legal assistant. 

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She is a certified bookkeeper and personal tax specialist. In her spare time she enjoys reading books, travelling the world and spending time with family and friends.

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”

 

Contact Andrea

  • Broker Lic. #13183
  • (647) 997-2669
  • andrea@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Underwriter

Kyle Datzkiw

Kyle is a proud life-long Hamiltonian, having graduated from business at Mohawk College in 2016. After several successful years in the luxury automotive industry, both in sales & finance with BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Kyle has decided to further pursue his passion for helping others by taking his talents to the mortgage industry. 

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Outside of work, Kyle’s passions lie with volunteering for the betterment of his community, specifically as a youth sports coach for both the Westmount Secondary boys’ basketball program, or as a flag football coach with HMFF. 

Any question that you have in regards to your lending situation is welcomed, and Kyle looks forward to being able to help determine the mortgage that is best suitable for you.

“There is no nobility in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility lies in being superior to your former self.” Ernest Hemmingway

Contact Kyle

  • Broker Lic. #13183
  • (905) 516-1430
  • kyle@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Operations Coordinator

Shannon Tylee

Shannon has over a decade of administrative and business experience. She uses the knowledge and skills she acquired as a previous business owner such as communication, strategic planning, marketing, and financial skills to help her succeed in her current role.

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Shannon enjoys spending time with family, cooking and trying out new recipes and living a healthy and active lifestyle.

“There is no failure, you either win or you learn.”

Contact Shannon

  • Broker Lic. #13183
  • (905) 741-3666
  • shannon@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application

Mortgage Agents

Mortgage Agent

Aaron Porcaro

Aaron has been working in the financial services industry for over a decade now and is a born and raised proud Hamiltonian with a passion for investing in the greater Hamilton Area. 

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He is a homegrown Mohawk graduate and well versed in the mortgage finance industry. He always works tirelessly to give his clients the best possible experience when guiding his clients through the mortgage financing process. He enjoys spending time with family, watching/playing sports and is a lifelong Green Bay Packers Fan.

 “If you’re not first, you’re last”

Contact Aaron

  • Licence #M17002264
  • (905) 546-7399
  • aaron@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Mortgage Agent

Jordan Nunn

Jordan has always enjoyed hard work and helping others. Being a mortgage agent has allowed him to merge his passions and provide his clients with personalized and dedicated experiences. 

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Jordan leans on his previous experience as a Financial Advisor with a holistic approach, enabling him to provide expert advice to his clients. Jordan works with an array of different clients and takes pride in providing a solution where other may have fallen short. Jordan loves to be active outside of the office through various sports and activities, including cycling, weightlifting, and softball. He also enjoys the outdoors and loves to hike, fish, cottage and camp. An animal lover an avid reader, Jordan sets his own bar high by constantly pursuing his best self.

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford

Contact Jordan

  • Licence #M20000299
  • (905) 327-0666
  • jordan@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Mortgage Agent

Louis Rumantir

Louis joined the Empire Mortgage Group in 2020, where he brings with him years of banking experience from TD Canada Trust and CIBC, as well as managerial experience working in the luxury Automotive Industry. 

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He currently holds and Honours Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Nipissing University, as well as a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto. Louis was born in Bangkok, Thailand, before quickly immigrating to the USA. He spent most of his early childhood growing up in Houston, Texas before moving to Canada in 1994. In his spare time, you can find him either fishing on Lake Simcoe, or hitting amazing bunker shots on the golf course. He still enjoys travelling back to Texas during the American Thanksgiving holiday to spend time with his family and friends.”

“If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success.” – James Cameron

Contact Louis

  • Licence #M20002662
  • (647) 989-5338
  • louis@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Mortgage Agent

Alex Leite

Most Canadians who are purchasing or refinancing their home understand the feeling of not knowing where to start and what their options are. Alex’s goal is to give his clients the information and tools they need to feel better about their decisions and reduce any anxiety in the process. 

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Alex is a mortgage underwriter with Empire Mortgage Group and has been invested in the real estate industry for over half a decade. He was recently a Senior Financial Advisor with Scotiabank and has a graduate certificate in financial services from Fanshawe College along with an Honours BSc from Wilfrid Laurier University. His hobbies include reading daily, watching hockey and spending time with his family and friends.

“Price is what you pay, value is what you get” – Warren Buffett

Contact Alex

  • Licence #M22000629
  • (289) 925-4829
  • alex@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Mortgage Agent

Lana Rao

Lana has over 5 years in banking and 2 years focused on commercial lending and risk management, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table as a seasoned mortgage agent. 

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As an active multifamily investor myself, I understand the intricacies of underwriting loans under CMHC and bridge financing, making me well-equipped to guide clients through their initial forays into commercial property investments. Let’s navigate the financial landscape together, ensuring a secure and successful path to property ownership.

“Spend each day trying to be a little wise than you were when you wake up.” Charlie Munger

Contact Lana

  • Licence #M23007210
  • (647) 825-5532
  • lana@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Mortgage Agent

Geovany Martinez

Geovany is an ambitious gentleman, fluent in Spanish, car enthusiast, gym rat, and a loving dog father of a German Shepherd. 

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Throughout the years, he discovered that helping people is his passion. By becoming a mortgage agent alongside Empire Mortgage Group, he is able to fulfill his passion more by getting the dream house his clients need. Geovany is also fluent in Spanish.

“Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want” – Ken Poirot

Contact Geovany

  • Licence #M21002343
  • (647) 884-7635
  • geovany@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Mortgage Agent

Ashish Modi

A mortgage professional with a background over 10 years experience on both sides of the equation, well versed in financing needs of business owners and complex requirements.

 
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Born and raised in Hamilton, I have had the opportunity to work with clients from all walks of life. Well versed in the needs of business owners and commercial lending. 

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now.” 

Contact Ashish

  • Licence #M22002532
  • (905) 929-0754
  • ashish@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Mortgage Agent

Charlie Difalco

Charlie is an experienced mortgage professional with over 15 years of residential experience. He is an accredited financial planner that takes pride in providing the best solutions for his clients. 

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Charlie is a long-time resident of the Hamilton area and active member of the community. He is involved in organizations that focus on helping those in need, like Food4Kids where he was a board member for 5 years. He is a family man, who enjoys spending time with his wife and children. In his spare time, you can catch him cheering on his favourite hockey team, playing golf or checking out the newest restaurant in town.

“Crave the result so intensly that the work is irrelevant.” – Tim Grover

Contact Charlie

  • Licence #M22002526
  • (289) 244-4073
  • charlie@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Mortgage Agent

Alicia Pyziak

Meet Alicia, a mortgage agent with over 15 years of experience in customer service and retail management. Throughout her career, she’s honed her leadership, sales, and communication skills, always prioritizing her clients’ needs.

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As a mortgage agent, Alicia’s primary focus is on empowering you through knowledge and education. She believes that by providing personalized guidance, she can help you make well in-informed financial decisions tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned investor, Alicia is dedicated to ensuring that you understand every step of the mortgage process.

When Alicia isn’t assisting clients with their mortgage needs, she cherishes time spent with her husband and their energetic 3 year old son. She is always planning and dreaming of their next scuba diving adventure or jumping into another DIY home project.

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S Lewis

Contact Alicia

  • Licence #M23005447
  • (905) 320-1512
  • alicia@empiremortgagegroup.ca
  • Submit Application
Mortgage Broker

Mary-Anne Damerchie

While pursuing her undergraduate degree at McMaster University, Mary-Anne started her banking career at TD Canada Trust and took a great liking to finance and real estate. 

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Upon graduation, she started her career in the mortgage industry as a underwriter at a medium size mortgage brokerage and then ventured off to CIBC as a Mobile Speacialist. After having spent some time in this role, Mary-Anne made the jump to the brokerage space where she services her clients with A, B and private lending options. Mary-Anne is a member of the West End Home Builders Association and is the former Chair of the Women in Industry Committee.

“The ultimate life hack is to keep showing up.”

Contact Mary-Anne

  • Licence #M19002428
  • (289) 887-5734
  • mary-anne@damerchiefc.com
  • Submit Application

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