Success isn’t born in a day

Client experience is the only priority

Pleased clients have a magnetic pull, and thus a modest, humble one-person show became what you now know as Landstone. One thing is sure, the satisfaction derived after tough deals close gives us continued energy to provide the same experience to all our clients.

Structuring tough deals and seeing them through until the end is our greatest fulfillment.

 

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What our clients
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Devorah was a great pleasure. She was on top of every single detail. I never had to wait for more than 10 minutes for a response. She knew how to get things done, not in a pushy way. I’m bringing two new deals because of her service :)... Read More

Max Koshkerman/Residential client

”Amazing customer service, very involved and was very pleasant. I keep on referring my friends to you.- fantastic job! “

Chaim Wolvovsky/Residential client
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Believe, and it’ll happen.

Here’s the secret:
Landstone truly believes in every client’s story, goals, and growth. When you believe in something, you can sell it. It becomes the driving force to see the loans come to be.

Your story is the best way to grow your business.

Rated as top 1% mortgage broker for countless banks in the last five years.
Success ready

Fueled by your success

Providing loans designed for long-term success.

For the most promising
results, say NO!

  • No automations – a live human structures your loans.
  • No shortcuts – even when it adds hours of work.
  • No easy way out – strategically processing your loan.

Our extensive experience in structuring loans provides you with very high accuracy and attention to detail. We will make sure your deal is structured correctly.

Better loans build a better business.

Relationships are what it’s all about.

Our values lie in our relationships.

Internal

Within the Landstone team, creating a positive company culture that spills over to our clients.

Clients

Taking on our client’s perspective ensures that every loan works a million percent to your benefit.

Lenders

Close to thirty years of building relationships with lenders is why we can make complex deals happen. They know, like, and trust Landstone and provide us with exclusive loan options.

A team that reflects our company mission

Administrative Team

Leah Paskus CEO – Landstone Capital Group NMLS#74844
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Leah Paskus CEO – Landstone Capital Group NMLS#74844

Founded Landstone Capital Group. It takes an accomplished executive with a crystal-clear overarching objective and flawless execution to run a large operation successfully. With a unique blend of leadership and approachability that often eludes others in a leadership position, Leah personally reviews everything before it goes to the bank with a methodical approach. The same can be said about every matter brought to her attention throughout her day at the office. With the clients at the forefront of her mind, she goes beyond the extra mile in pursuing the completion of every company endeavor. A perpetual problem solver and analytical thinker, Leah is tasked with tackling the plethora of issues that arise in every large enterprise. With a winning personality and insatiable drive for success, she makes it her business to have a hand in every facet of the company. Whether reviewing loans or outreach activities, it’s the kind of leadership that drives others to do/be their best in their given position and reach across company lines to operate selflessly as a team. “Underpromote and overdeliver” may seem cliché, however, it’s mirrored from the top down. The result is a very satisfied customer base that’s certainly not commonplace.

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Peretz Strohli Controller

BA and MA in Business Finance from Daemen College. Excelling at any task, Peretz has taken on a lot more than your average controller would. On top of running the books for residential and commercial compliance, Peretz oversees everything from daily logistical issues to new hires. He has implemented significant improvements to the Company’s software and countless payroll improvements that have significantly streamlined the process and maximized efficiency. There’s not much he can’t handle, and he manages it all easily.

Pinchas Vogel Managing Director of Commercial Mortgages
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Pinchas Vogel Managing Director of Commercial Mortgages

BA in Business. MA in Accounting – Fairleigh Dickinson. Featured in Commercial Observer 25 under 30, Pinchas has amassed quite the impressive list of achievements in a mere 5 years. He has quickly developed a close relationship with over 100 lenders and has collectively placed a staggering 1.5 billion dollars in loans. His love for numbers and the overall structure of finances propels him to go the extra mile. He will customize the most unusual loan requests to fit the borrower’s specific needs. Given his excellent reputation, Pinchas has contributed significantly to the Company’s organic growth.

Shea Paskus Residential Sales Manager
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Shea Paskus Residential Sales Manager

Accommodating and receptive, Shea is the ideal leader for the well-run loans and sales team. With unwavering determination, his goal is to continuously grow the team in size and efficiency. His responsibilities include attributing loan applications to the best-suited team member. He oversees every facet of the loan to completion, a task he does with never-ending patience and a helpful manner. In addition, Shea is always the one voluntarily offering to organize and arrange various office functions.

C.V. Chany Vorhand Office Manager
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Chany Vorhand Office Manager

To ensure that the team makes informed decisions and doesn’t inadvertently skirt the rules, Chany is in the position of making sure Landstone complies with all state and federal guidelines and requirements. As someone who has held multiple positions within the company, she works well with the cross-functioning team to prevent compliance issues and ensure that everyone is well versed in the constantly developing changes. Client confidentiality is upheld and protected to the highest standards. A vital quality in a profession that involves working closely with others in an assertive yet friendly manner is something she excels at.

Commercial Team

Pinchas Vogel Managing Director of Commercial Mortgages
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Pinchas Vogel Managing Director of Commercial Mortgages

BA in Business. MA in Accounting – Fairleigh Dickinson. Featured in Commercial Observer 25 under 30, Pinchas has amassed quite the impressive list of achievements in a mere 5 years. He has quickly developed a close relationship with over 100 lenders and has collectively placed a staggering 1.5 billion dollars in loans. His love for numbers and the overall structure of finances propels him to go the extra mile. he will customize the most unusual loan requests to fit the borrower’s specific needs. Given his excellent reputation, Pinchas has contributed significantly to the Company’s organic growth.

Michael Wittow Commercial Sales

Michael has a decade of combined work experience in both financing and construction. The nicest guy in any room he’s in, Michael’s sunny disposition is infectious and rubs off on the customers privileged to work with him. With a strong determination and highly reliable, he will never leave a stone unturned to get his customers to the finish line in a manner most beneficial to them. Michael is a straight shooter who will never leave you guessing, rounding out a not often seen combination of being as amiable as anyone but in no way pushed around when it comes to business.

Ernest Lefkowitz Loan Officer NMLS#2066927
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Ernest Lefkowitz Loan Officer NMLS#2066927

Since he works exceptionally well with others, Ernest does sales for both residential and commercial loans. Not one to give up, he’ll take on the most unlikely applications and gets it done. He’s resourceful and able to improvise on the fly. His clients gladly refer him to friends or family members, which speaks volumes of his expertise. After seeing challenging loans to completion, knowing his clients are satisfied gives him the energy and persistence to close more loans.

R.L. Rachel Lebowitz Loan officer NMLS#1882115
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Rachel Lebowitz Loan officer NMLS#1882115

With over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Rachel, the veteran on our team, epitomizes expertise and exemplary customer service. This unique combination and the added advantage of her attention to detail allows her to service first-time home-buyers and investors alike. With constant support and comprehensive knowledge in this field, she keeps increasing her ever-growing list of satisfied clients and an exceptional rate of closed mortgages.

Heshy Schwartz Director of Underwriting
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Heshy Schwartz Director of Underwriting

Our personable and friendly Excel expert, Heshy, is as quick with a good word as he is with a spreadsheet. Responsible for the underwriting and placement of loans across a broad array of property types, he quickly and accurately researches all new commercial deals. Heshy is calm and genuinely interested in the clients and lenders he works with as he strives to provide the best service possible for every deal. He combines a thirst for knowledge and analytical nature with a detail-oriented process to properly size and places each loan according to each client's needs.

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Michal Fisher Loan Processor

Michal has been with Landstone for two years, has seamlessly acclimated to the loan process, and developed a professional association with clients and lenders alike. She is well known for endless patience and a steadfast demeanor. In an industry with a steep learning curve, she has excelled by emphasizing efficiency and being mathematically competent. These skills are imperative when handling large loans and overseeing them till closing.

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Devora Lipshitz Loan Processor

MA in Special Ed. Ambitious by nature with a can-do persona, Devora knows how to get things going and has an aptitude for getting them done as well. An avid student of the industry, she loves learning the tricks of the trade, and that positive commitment translates into dependable client satisfaction. She can always be counted on to go beyond her call of duty to be fully transparent with would-be borrowers. She has excellent attention to detail to conquer even the most complex loans.

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Sara Fishman Loan Processor

Closing the most commercial loans for Landstone in 2021 is quite an accomplishment. It comes with hours of hard work and overarching devotion. With a knack for sourcing great deals, Sara dives deep to apply her passion for her work to go after the bottom line with persistence and a belief that there’s always a way. Her personal gratification of serving her clients and seeing them succeed drives her to achieve this level of success. The embodiment of confidence and decisiveness makes her ideal for this position, and our clients know that everything that reaches her desk is done.

R.B. Ratzy Bornstein Loan Processor
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Ratzy Bornstein Loan Processor

A relatively new addition to our team, Ratzy has quickly established a great rapport with our loan officers, banks, and clients. Gifted with excellent mathematical skills, she can promptly analyze rent rolls and other relevant information in her head to determine the merits of a loan, a must for her position. She also possesses excellent organizational skills and makes everyone’s life easier by compiling all data (application reports, legal documents, etc.) efficiently and precisely. An effectual communicator, she inspires confidence in both banks and clients alike. She can portray things accurately, so a lack of communication doesn’t hamper the process – and clients can sleep easy knowing that they’re adequately looped in on every detail.

Residential Team

Ernest Lefkowitz Commercial & Residential Loan Officer NMLS#2066927
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Ernest Lefkowitz Commercial & Residential Loan Officer NMLS#2066927

Since he works exceptionally well with others, Ernest does sales for both residential and commercial loans. Not one to give up, he’ll take on the most unlikely applications and gets it done. He’s resourceful and able to improvise on the fly. His clients gladly refer him to friends or family members, which speaks volumes of his expertise. After seeing challenging loans to completion, knowing his clients are satisfied gives him the energy and persistence to close more loans.

J.R. Joseph Reichman Loan Officer NMLS#1993857
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Joseph Reichman Loan Officer NMLS#1993857

A borrower’s most significant concern when choosing a mortgage broker is being given all the information and knowing he got the best possible fit for his need, which is alleviated within minutes of consulting Joseph. Soft-spoken and approachable, Joseph oversees the loans from beginning to end and patiently listens to your every concern, laying out all your options without being pushy. He’s very driven and will stop at nothing to achieve his objective.

S.W. Shlomy Wertzberger Loan Officer NMLS#2025300
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Shlomy Wertzberger Loan Officer NMLS#2025300

With great experience in the finance industry, Shlomy has earned a reputation as a thorough thinker and strategist. He doesn’t view your loan as black and white. He sees it as an intricate landscape. Every detail is examined, resulting in loans that fit your specific needs like a glove. His natural ability to keep his clients comfortable and at ease is how he finds the perfect loan in the client’s best interest. There’s no one solution for all loans. Each loan submission process is given extra thought, and only then can a loan work its best. His analytical attributes and caring nature make him the ideal team player.

Laurie Reisz Loan Officer NMLS#40793
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Laurie Reisz Loan Officer NMLS#40793

Everyone approaches the intake process differently, but Laurie takes a painstaking interest in knowing all the client’s needs and leaves no stone unturned to ensure she understands their unique situation. She puts herself in the shoes of those who are looking to either acquire their first home, an investment home, or whatever it takes for them to reach financial independence. Selfless, she always reaches out to other team members for special circumstances since they’ve seen it all as a collective. More than merely working on their loan, she also coaches clients on various forms of effective estate planning so they can make informed decisions

Yanky Leichter Loan officer NMLS#2025571
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Yanky Leichter Loan officer NMLS#2025571

A perpetual overachiever, Yanky has been turning heads in the mortgage industry for over five years. Adaptive, flexible, capable, and able to grasp any concept lightning quick – he has been praised by his present and previous employer for taking initiatives at work. He tackles every task in stride, and every client who spends just five minutes consulting him is quickly charmed by his positive energy and ability to solve any problem without breaking a sweat. In his previous stint, Yanky won an award for closing more than 70 loans just in his first year, and he’s only gotten progressively better since.

Joel Roth Loan Officer NMLS#2322798
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Joel Roth Loan Officer NMLS#2322798

A good first impression is everything in this business, and Joel rounds out our team perfectly. He is always exhibiting endless patience and dedication to his job. His character trait makes him distinctively qualified to work with people and make their application process more pleasant. An attentive mindset compliments his friendly persona to give his clients the best possible overall experience. Joel will loop them in on every single step along the way, so there are no unpleasant surprises. Our clients need dependability, and that’s what they’re getting with Joel every single time, along with his exuberant smile and unabated composure.

Amrom Jankovits Loan Officer NMLS#2178531
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Amrom Jankovits Loan Officer NMLS#2178531

One of the most knowledgeable loan officers on our team, Amrom, is proficient in many facets of the financial and real estate industries/markets. He’s also well-versed in various programs that help people access financing for investing and purchasing primary properties. Our clients consult him on a rather impressive range of related topics, and it’s hard to stump him on anything that’s even loosely related to loans, real estate, programs for homebuyers, etc. He also has a lot of experience with people’s credit and can advise or actively help them with all the ins and outs of the loan process to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Lastly, he has extensive real estate market knowledge and can walk you through the benefits of investing.

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Miriam Bick Loan Processor

Miriam is Leah's right hand. She determines which lenders work best for the client’s individual needs by gathering as much information about their specifics and overall objective. A great and patient listener, she provides a detailed overview of the process and makes sure to disclose all fees and information so there are no unpleasant surprises. Constantly evolving and learning new things, she loves to pick the brains of her colleagues to work in synergy in providing an unmatched customer experience from intake to loan completion.

R.R. Ruchy Rottenberg Loan Processor
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Ruchy Rottenberg Loan Processor

With so many other loan processors in the Company, it’s often easy to get lost in the crowd. Not the case in Landstone, though, as each one brings a unique skill set to the table that sets them apart and adds a positive aspect to Landstone’s dynamic. Ruchy brings a unique skill and positive attitude to the Landstone dynamic. Her personal relationship with her clients and investment in seeing through every loan till closing is her personal goal. Changes are constant in this industry, and where some find it frustrating to keep up, this is where Ruchy shines. She takes a lot of pride in being proactive, which really comes through in her knowledge of every new guideline.

Y.W. Yitty Weingarten Loan Processor
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Yitty Weingarten Loan Processor

Yitty is great new asset to the Landstone team. She is a quick learner and is conquering the processing position in no time. She makes things happen, is efficient and focused, and isn’t fazed when the unexpected happens. While the loan process can be tedious and time-consuming, she emphasizes getting them done swiftly without compromising accuracy.

H.S. Hendy Smilowits Loan Processor
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Hendy Smilowits Loan Processor

Hendy’s sharp perception enables her to effectively handle the detailed mortgage process while relating to the borrower in a competent and composed manner. The positive energy she exudes in the office instills an atmosphere that immediately has an effect on co-workers, maintaining a real go getter environment. Her clients rant and rave about her devotion to every deal ensuring all questions are answered and concerns addressed . If Hendy is on your case your in good hands.

F.R. Freidy Rosenberg Loan Processor Assistant
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Freidy Rosenberg Loan Processor Assistant

Homeownership is the American dream, but there’s some hardship associated with the loan/mortgage process. Freidy, is one of the most helpful and pleasant loan processors around. Having her assigned to your application will significantly alleviate the tedium of the loan process. Not one to compromise, she will meticulously review every detail and gather all the necessary information to ensure it gets done right the first time. Even after the initial process, she keeps an open line of communication with the borrowers and ensures they are as informed as she is every step along the way. As if all that doesn’t make her uniquely qualified for her job, she’s also creative and can think on her feet when just the basics aren’t enough.

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