Los Angeles Business Journal: Paul Rahimian Named a 2026 Leader of Influence in Banking & Finance

By Los Angeles Business Journal | August 3, 2026

Parkview Financial is proud to announce that Founder and CEO Paul Rahimian has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a 2026 Leader of Influence in Banking & Finance.

This annual recognition honors influential banking and finance professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, meaningful industry impact, and significant contributions to the Los Angeles business community.

Since founding Parkview Financial in 2009, Paul has transformed the company into a nationally recognized direct private lender with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Las Vegas. Under his leadership, the firm has originated and serviced more than $4 billion in financing across multifamily, retail, industrial, mixed-use, and condominium projects throughout the United States.

What sets Paul apart is his perspective as a third-generation real estate developer and general contractor. Before launching Parkview Financial, he completed more than $350 million in commercial and residential development projects, providing him with firsthand insight into the challenges developers face and the importance of flexible, relationship-driven financing.

The Los Angeles Business Journal selected this year's honorees based on their demonstrated impact on the banking and finance profession and their contributions to the Los Angeles community.

Congratulations to Paul on this well-deserved recognition and for his continued leadership in the private lending industry.

Read Paul’s profile in the Los Angeles Business Journal here