Our Team

James R. Castellanos is a self-made entrepreneur with deep expertise in investment real estate and private lending. As the Founder and Principal CEO of LoanEdge, he has built a leading private lending firm specializing in mortgage-backed real estate loans throughout Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area. His firm is a trusted financing partner for real estate investors and developers, providing safe, well-capitalized loans backed by core real estate assets.

Mr. Castellanos’ lending philosophy is rooted in the same principles that have driven his success in real estate: strategic investment in well-capitalized assets in prime locations. He prioritizes lending opportunities that offer consistent, reliable returns, ensuring security for investors and liquidity for borrowers.

Beyond his business ventures, Mr. Castellanos served on the Board of Directors for Lighthouse Bank (NASDAQ: LGHT) for seven years before its acquisition by Santa Cruz County Bank in 2019. He is actively involved in shaping the future of real estate education as a member of the Real Estate Curriculum Options Advisory Board at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for the San Jose Police Foundation, supporting initiatives that strengthen community-police relations.

Carrick is a Managing Director at LoanEdge. Prior to joining LoanEdge, Carrick served as a Director at Cushman & Wakefield, where he focused on Office and R&D Leasing, representing both landlords and tenants throughout the South Bay Area, particularly in Downtown San Jose and near the San Jose Airport. During his time at Cushman & Wakefield, Carrick played a key role in deals totaling over $260 million, was honored with the Americas Achievement Award from Cushman & Wakefield, presented to the top-producing brokers across the Americas.

In addition to his business activities, over the past 8 years, Carrick has successfully invested in a diverse range of properties, including Single-Family Residences (SFR), Multi-family properties, Office spaces, and a Hotel. Carrick is an active alumnus of Santa Clara University, where he earned his degree in Finance with an emphasis in Real Estate. While at Santa Clara, he founded the university's Real Estate Association and currently serves on its Real Estate Advisory Board.

Joe is the Managing Broker and a Managing Director at LoanEdge. Prior to joining LoanEdge, Joe was the Director of Operations at Marcus & Millichap for two of the top producing brokerage teams, where he oversaw every aspect of the brokerage process. Throughout his career, Joe has been involved in over $300 million in transactions across multiple states and various product types, including Multifamily, Single & Multi-Tenant Retail, Office, Industrial, and Land.

Joe is a member of the American Association of Private Lenders where he has become a Certified Private Lender Associate. His approach to lending is rooted in responsible underwriting, favoring conservative loan structure that protects both capital and risk-adjusted returns. Joe believes that transparency and communication with borrowers and investors are central to fostering trust and success throughout the lending process. Additionally, Joe has earned his degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where he studied Business and Finance.

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