About

Our Firm

Experience behind every decision.
Personal attention at every step.

Real estate financing begins with understanding your goals. We bring institutional experience and a practical, hands-on approach to finding the right path forward.

The Purlieu Approach

Big-firm expertise. Boutique-firm attention.

At Purlieu City Partners, clients receive direct, personal attention backed by decades of experience in investment management and real estate finance. We take the time to understand the transaction, evaluate the options, and stay engaged through closing.

From investment acquisitions and renovations to stabilized rental portfolios and commercial properties, our focus is finding financing structures aligned with each transaction’s objectives.

Financing is subject to underwriting, lender approval, product availability, and applicable licensing requirements.

The Purlieu Advantage

More options. More attention. A better financing experience.

01 / ACCESS

Multiple Wholesale Channels

We evaluate financing opportunities across multiple wholesale lending relationships to identify competitive programs and structures for each transaction.

02 / VALUE

Competitive, Flexible Pricing

Our flexible approach allows us to compete on rates, points, fees, and overall terms—without promising that every offer can be beaten.

03 / SERVICE

Personal Attention

Work directly with an experienced financing professional who understands your objectives and remains accessible from initial review through closing.

Our People

Meet your financing team.

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Timothy R. Pratt — Founder & Managing Partner
Timothy R. Pratt

Timothy brings more than 20 years of experience in investment management and real estate finance, including roles with Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and the National Football League’s financial literacy initiatives. He holds an MBA from UNC–Chapel Hill and a BA from Adelphi University. His approach combines institutional experience with direct, personal attention to each transaction.

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Jessica Jones — Louisiana Residential & Investment Financing
Jessica Jones

Jessica helps Louisiana homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate investors find financing that fits their goals. From purchasing a primary residence to refinancing a rental property or financing an investment acquisition, she takes time to understand the transaction and explain the available options in clear, practical terms. Her approach combines personal attention, responsive communication, and hands-on guidance from the first conversation through closing. Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Finance from Southern University.

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Jeremy Chin — Underwriting
Jeremy Chin

Jeremy supports the underwriting review process, helping evaluate financing files and coordinate requirements with the team. He holds a degree in mathematics from the University of Chicago.

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Ayana Slade — Business Development & Processing
Ayana Slade

Ayana brings more than two decades of experience across financial services, risk review, quality assurance, and client service. Her background includes roles at J.P. Morgan, EverBank, and NEFCU, as well as senior leadership at 1-800-Flowers.com, where she directed quality, training, and customer experience initiatives. At Purlieu City Partners, she applies that experience to business development and processing, helping build client relationships, coordinate documentation, and keep transactions moving with care and attention to detail. Ayana holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from St. John’s University. She is also a New York State Notary Public.

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Let’s discuss your next transaction.

Tell us what you’re working on, and we’ll help you explore the available financing options.

Email our team 917-859-4327