Get to Know Us
Almore Capital was founded on old-fashioned values.
With generations of experience, hard work and serviceability, Almore Capital has built a strong, dependable reputation. Get acquainted with the team at the forefront of private lending.
Jordan Abugov, CPA, CA
Director
Jordan is responsible for the origination and underwriting of mortgage lending opportunities at Almore Capital. His role includes structuring mortgage investments and managing due diligence materials in support of the firm’s loan underwriting processes. Jordan oversees the evaluation and adjudication of investments.
Prior to joining Almore, Jordan worked in EY’s private client practice, where he led engagements across Canada and the United States, providing assurance and advisory services.
Jordan is a CPA, CA, and holds an HBA degree from Ivey Business School where he graduated with distinction. Jordan is a Broker (FSRA #M19000581), Dealing Representative and is Almore’s UDP (NRD #66920).
Judd Silverstone Rapoport, CFA
Director
Judd is responsible for the origination and underwriting of mortgage lending opportunities at Almore Capital. His role includes structuring mortgage investments and managing due diligence materials in support of the firm’s loan underwriting processes. Judd oversees the evaluation and adjudication of investments.
Prior to joining Almore, Judd worked at multiple non-bank commercial lenders with a particular focus on alternative real estate financing across North America.
Judd holds an undergraduate degree in Business from Ryerson University and is a CFA charter holder. Judd is Almore Capital’s Principal Broker (FSRA #M18000926).
Nathan Rapoport
Advisory
Nathan has over 35 years of mortgage lending experience working with J. Rapoport Investments. Nathan has been involved in the acquisition and disposition of residential, multifamily and development lands.
Nathan holds an Honors BA from York University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor.
Arthur Stern
Advisory
Arthur has over 35 years of mortgage lending experience. Previously, he was associated with a Toronto-based private mortgage syndicator specializing in alternative lending and real estate investments.
Arthur holds a BA from York University and an LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School. Arthur was called to the Bar in 1983.
Richard Epstein
Advisory
Richard is a partner in the Financial Services Group and Corporate Commercial Group at Aird & Berlis LLP, where he focuses on reorganizations, acquisitions, divestures, restructurings and liquidations with an emphasis in the areas of general commercial advice, secured financing, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy and insolvency. Richard is also a licensed mortgage broker and trusted advisor to many of his clients.
Richard has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada in the areas of Banking & Finance, Corporate, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring Law.
Richard holds a B.Sc. from McGill University and an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School. Richard was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1992.
Arnie Bose
Advisory
Arnie has over 25 years of finance experience including 13 years as a finance executive with a large mortgage investment fund. Prior to this, Arnie managed the finance group for a large real estate portfolio of over 6,000 buildings and he also gained public accounting experience with Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen.
Arnie graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s List) and Master of Accounting degree from the University of Waterloo and has a CA designation. He has served on the governing council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, the Senate of the University of Waterloo, and the board of directors of CPA Ontario and Mensa Canada.
Jason Green
Advisory
Jason is the Director of Acquisitions & Development at Greenwin Corp. In his role, Jason provides strategic direction to the company, while overseeing the sourcing and execution of property acquisitions, as well as the municipal approval, design and development processes. Jason has been instrumental in the development of several important partnerships between Greenwin and leading national REITs and private developers.
Jason sits on the Board of Directors at the Brampton Board of Trade and is the Vice Chair of its Policy and Government Relations Committee.
Jason holds an MBA from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario.
Debra Thuet
Compliance
As Chief Compliance Officer, Debra brings to Almore Capital over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her role includes overseeing compliance and the firm’s regulatory policies and procedures.
Prior to joining Almore, Debra served as the Manager of Compliance at Nest Wealth, Canada’s first robo-advisor. Debra has previously served as the Chief Compliance Officer at GenFund Management, CBID Markets, Canada’s first automated trading system, and Questrade, Canada’s first day-trading registrant.
Debra is a graduate of York University. Throughout her career Debra has enjoyed making meaningful contributions to the securities regulatory landscape in Ontario.