Bill Grasska II
President bgrasska@telesfinancial.com
Cell: (310) 890-8283 Efax: (310) 388-3241
Bill Grasska has been a leader in mortgage lending for the past 22 years, personally funding over $1.5 billion in residential, multi-family and commercial loans.
Starting his career with Glendale Federal Savings and Loan in 1986, Bill immediately became a top producer and was awarded the title "Circle Elite," representing the top 1% of all loan production. Expanding his career into mortgage brokerage in 1992, Bill became vice president in charge of sales at Trans Capital Mortgage. There he hired a dynamic sales force and set new national records for loan production. In 1995 Bill co-founded and became CEO of William Gregory Mortgage. Under his leadership, the firm quickly became a major force in the lending industry.
Bill is currently president of Teles Financial, which was founded in 2008 on a new model of mortgage lending. Using state-of-the-art technology and a hybrid combination of mortgage banking and brokering, Teles Financial is setting even higher standards in customer service and delivering better results in all aspects of the lending process.
Grasska attributes his success to up-to-the-minute knowledge of the financial marketplace and a commitment to strong team leadership, outstanding customer service and professional integrity. "At Teles Financial, we place the highest priority on the client's security," he says. "With a smart, hard-working sales team, superior technology and beneficial lender relationships, we are constantly working to enhance the customer's experience and to design secure, advantageous financing solutions."
David Gentry
dgentry@telesfinancial.com
Cell: (310) 200-7161 Efax: (310) 421-0396
David Gentry has built his outstanding reputation in mortgage lending on a successful combination of customer-first service and deep industry knowledge. Transitioning from an entertainment career with Creative Artist Agency, he entered the mortgage field in 2000, working with William Gregory Mortgage. There he became one of the top young producers in the company and was named a vice president in 2003.
When Teles Financial was established in 2008, David was immediately recruited for his ability to research and understand complex lending instruments while providing timely, responsive customer service. "Especially in today's lending environment, customers know that their decisions and their future may hinge on their ability to get a loan," David explains. "Teles Financial has a great business model and amazing resources that allow me to find funding for even the most demanding investment or residential customer and to keep that customer and their agent informed every step of the way." By adhering to this relationship-centered business practice, David places his clients in the best possible mortgage product, whatever their needs and whatever the conditions of the market.
"Teles Financial is redefining the standards of the mortgage business," he says. "We have exceptional executive leadership, the best technology and a customer-centric corporate philosophy that means a lot to me—and my clients."
Jesse Wolf
jwolf@telesfinancial.com
Cell: (310) 980-3327 Efax: (310) 388-1486
A seasoned mortgage professional, Teles Financial's Jesse Wolf has built his extremely successful, customer-based business on a solid foundation of knowledge, integrity, and creativity. This unique combination leads to custom-tailored lending solutions for each of his clients as well as long-lasting relationships built on trust.
Working with all major lenders and staying up-to-the-minute on new and changing funding opportunities, Jesse Wolf is consistently able to secure the best interest rate and loan program for each of his borrowers. Whether his clients are seeking a simple refinance, 100% financing, or something in between, Jesse understands the value—and the rarity—of timely, detail-oriented service, especially in today's marketplace. "The real estate process is complicated enough," he says. "By making the funding process easier instead of more difficult, I can reduce the client's stress even as I give each client unparalleled service and support, from start to finish."
Please contact Jesse Wolf any time for an absolutely no-obligation consultation or if you have questions or concerns regarding real estate financing.
Paul Baldecchi
pbaldecchi@telesfinancial.com
Cell: (310) 422-2654 Efax: (310) 861-1619
Paul Baldecchi as been a lending professional for more than 23 years. During that time, he has funded over one billion dollars in residential, multi-family and commercial loans.
Born and raised on the Westside of Los Angeles, Baldecchi has a native's familiarity with local markets to complement his up-to-the-minute financial industry knowledge. "As a mortgage banker and mortgage broker, Teles Financial enables us to offer the best of both worlds," he says. "We have the advantage of in-house approvals and the latest available technology, plus we can hand-pick the lender that best suits the borrower's needs."
Outstanding communication, professional integrity and comprehensive knowledge have built Paul Baldecchi's successful career and earned him the respect of his clients and colleagues. To learn more about his services and Teles Financial, contact Paul today.
Tony Baia
tbaia@telesfinancial.com
Cell: (949) 300-7659
Tony Baia has been a mortgage lending professional for more than 25 years. Personally responsible for funding over $1.0 billion in residential, construction and commercial loans, he started his award-winning career in 1984 with Glendale Federal Savings and Loan.
As a mortgage broker, he founded Leading Mortgage Corporation in 1993 and with his elite team of loan officers created one of the most successful boutique mortgage lending companies in the Newport Beach market. At the same time, Tony also founded Baia Construction & Development Corporation, which designed, built and marketed custom residences in Newport Beach.
"I'm a firm believer in using the best technology available," Tony says, "but first and foremost is delivering the best customer experience." As a member of the dynamic mortgage lending team at Teles Financial Newport Beach, Tony Baia is able to offer the market's most competitive and diverse financial options to his clients. "This is a company of high standards that understands the importance of customer service," he says. "Teles is a great fit for me—and my clients."
Pete Bender
pbender@telesfinancial.com
Cell: (949) 939-4772
Pete Bender has been involved with mortgage originations for more than 20 years in Southern California. He has worked with Glendale Federal, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Bear Stearns and was awarded for superior production at each institution. Pete also served as an in-house lender at Strada Properties in Newport Beach, serving the needs of both top producing Realtors and the sophisticated clients they represent.
At Teles Financial Newport Beach, Pete Bender continues to offer his signature people-first service. "In a business and a marketplace that's undergoing such tremendous changes, a firm with the solid reputation of Teles is a real asset," he says.
Pete resides in Newport Coast and has two children in college. He is a graduate of Gonzaga University and enjoys waterskiing, snow skiing and motorcycles.