MEET OUR TEAM
Our team embraces every challenge as an opportunity for growth and we are focused on achieving winning outcomes for our clients and partners.
Alexander Shahin
CEO
NMLS 540343
Alexander holds a B.S. in Business Finance and Real Estate from California State University, Northridge. His finance journey commenced in 2010 when he embraced a personal banker role at Wells Fargo. During his tenure, he cultivated a devoted client base that valued his unconventional thinking, exceptional execution, and outstanding communication skills.
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In 2018, Alexander capitalized on his success as a top-tier mortgage consultant, making a move to Loan Depot as a Sales Manager. There, he swiftly assembled one of the most high-performing lending teams within the company, leading to the funding of over $300 million in loans and a promotion to Branch Manager within three years.
In 2023, Alexander co-founded Peregrine Financial alongside his partners Vanessa Montoya and Anna Shaterkin. This venture aims to provide enhanced service to his clients while harnessing the expanding expertise of his team. Outside of work, Alexander cherishes moments with his wife Adriana and their one-year-old son, William. He also dedicates time to practicing and teaching martial arts.
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Looking ahead, Alexander's unwavering commitment to client service, investments in innovation, and expertise in team building serve as the pillars of his leadership at Peregrine Financial.
Vanessa Montoya
Vice President of Operations
NMLS 1540226
Vanessa embarked on her mortgage lending journey 24 years ago, kickstarting her career at First Capital Mortgage in Santa Monica, CA as a loan processor. She quickly made a name for herself, earning awards for her contributions to top-producing teams and achieving a record of closing 168 loans in a single month.
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Her expertise grew further during her tenure at Augusta Financial in Santa Clarita, CA. There, she assumed a leadership role, overseeing and restructuring the processing department, managing broker contracts, establishing new warehouse lines as a banking liaison, transitioning to underwriting loans, and even stepping in as an interim sales manager to mentor new loan officers.
Recognizing her vast knowledge of various loan products to fit the clients’ financial needs, Vanessa decided to pivot to sales to directly serve her community. The opportunity to join forces with Alex Shahin at Loan Depot arose, and she embraced it wholeheartedly. This partnership resulted in a highly successful sales team that closed over $118 million in sales for 2021.
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Vanessa takes pride in her ongoing education and the guidance she's received from her many mentors. Today, she eagerly anticipates the opportunity to drive growth at Peregrine Financial, enabling her team and clients to achieve new heights.
Anna Shaterkin, C.P.A., M.B.T.
Vice President of Finance and Compliance
NMLS 1547333
Anna earned her master's degree in Business Taxation from USC in 2008. Prior to that, she completed her B.S. in Accounting at USC while actively contributing to the rowing team, fostering her dedication to teamwork and refining her work ethic.
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Her professional journey kicked off with a noteworthy decade-long career as a CPA, specializing in the preparation of tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, and nonprofits. In 2018, Anna leveraged her experience and extensive understanding as a rental property owner to transition into a role as a loan officer. In this capacity, she supports clients dealing with intricate blends of employment, rental income, assets, and business revenue.
Anna's expertise is particularly beneficial to clients who are business owners, individuals with multifaceted work histories, or those with multiple income sources. She excels in optimizing financial strategies within the framework of existing rules and regulations.
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As a native Russian speaker, Anna takes great pleasure in assisting Russian-speaking clients in establishing themselves and thriving in the United States. She further extends her dedication to the community by serving as a board member and volunteer for non-profit organizations dedicated to the welfare of women and children.
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