Loan Peak Financial Launches to Serve New Construction Homebuyers Across the Inland Northwest

Lakeside on July 15, 2026

PRESS RELEASE – COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO (7-15-26) Lakeside Companies and Benchmark Mortgage have launched a new mortgage lender that aims to elevate the homebuying experience for residential homes.

Loan Peak Financial delivers a smooth, reliable path from contract to closing, combining local expertise with exceptional service to give each customer confidence at every step including access to best-in-class loan programs.

New construction lending is complex with build schedules, construction loans, tax and HOA fees, community-specific closing costs, and many other variables. From the first application to the final signature, Loan Peak delivers a seamless, transparent experience – anticipating needs, coordinating each moving part, and keeping buyers informed and confident at every step.

“New construction buyers deserve a lending experience that’s built around how they actually buy. Loan Peak Financial was created to do exactly that. We’re excited to bring a builder-centric approach to homebuyers and builder partners across the Inland Northwest.” — Chad Fleming, Divisional President, Builder Division, Benchmark Mortgage

“Combining our local development expertise with Benchmark Mortgage’s national strength in construction lending was a natural fit. We’re proud to bring Loan Peak Financial to the Inland Northwest and give homebuyers the clarity and confidence they deserve.”
— David Weeks, CEO, Lakeside Companies

Loan Peak Financial offers a full suite of loan programs including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and Jumbo paired with a streamlined digital application experience that gets buyers moving quickly and closing with confidence.

Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Chosen as Regional Technology Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce from nearly 400 Applicants Nationwide 

Lakeside on October 23, 2023

47 Member Consortium Grows as Inland Northwest Consortium Prepares for Phase 2 Competition. The Spokane-Coeur d’Alene region has officially been designated as a Regional Technology Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA).  The American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) is now one of 31 Hubs nationwide eligible to compete for Phase 2 of the CHIPS Regional Innovation Hub grants of $50-$75 million.

Lakeside Companies, Aerospace Leaders, Universities & More Unite for Inland Northwest Tech Hub Application 

Lakeside on August 17, 2023

Leading aerospace companies and research universities have joined nearly 50 area workforce training, venture capital, economic development, labor, tribal and government groups in the Inland Northwest to support establishing the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC). If selected, the AAMMC tech hub will establish a world-class testbed for production, commercialization, and entrepreneurship in the Inland Northwest.  

ATC Selected as Key Partner for NASA HiCAM Project

Lakeside on April 17, 2023

ATC Manufacturing, a Lakeside company, has been chosen as a key partner on NASA’s Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project. As a key member of both the HiCAM project and the Advanced Composites Consortium, ATC will continue to lead advancements in sustainability, durability, and performance for the aerospace and high-performance materials industries.

Boeing Signs Expanded Contract with ATC Manufacturing

Lakeside on February 17, 2023

ATC Manufacturing announced the award of an expanded agreement by Boeing for various thermoplastic composite components. This contract builds upon ATC’s existing relationship with Boeing as a Boeing Premier Bidder and key supplier to all active commercial aircraft programs.

Lakeside Companies Turns 25

Lakeside on September 12, 2022

Lakeside Companies is celebrating 25 years in 2022. Learn more about Lakeside, the past 25 years, and what defines us today in this video which features John Hemmingson and partners sharing our vision and philosophy.

Annexation Request Submitted for Coeur Terre Development

Lakeside on May 26, 2022

Kootenai County Land Company, a company founded by Lakeside, has submitted an annexation request to the city of Coeur d’Alene for nearly 450 acres of the over 1,000 acre Coeur Terre development. Annexation is the first step of the development process.

Architerra Expands into Washington with Acquisition of Markham Homes

Lakeside on January 31, 2022

Lakeside Companies has announced the acquisition of Markham Homes in late 2021. This acquisition will add to portfolio company Architerra’s reach as a home builder and community developer into Washington and Idaho. The integration of these two entities will expand Architerra’s footprint bringing together resources to support the growth of both companies from home builders to market leaders in the Pacific Northwest.

ATC Partners with University of Delaware and NASA

Lakeside on December 10, 2020

ATC Manufacturing, a Lakeside Company, has announced their selection as a partner for developing ‘Materials and Structures for Next-Generation Aerospace Systems,” with the University of Delaware Center for Composite Materials / NASA University Leadership Initiative (ULI).