I’m Luke Pickel, Loan Officer at My City Lending
With more than 21 years of local mortgage experience, Luke believes a mortgage should be more than just a transaction; it should be a strategic tool for building long-term family security and generational wealth.
As a trusted Loan Officer with My City Lending, Luke is known throughout the Lehigh Valley and surrounding communities for delivering a relationship-first mortgage experience built on transparency, speed, and reliability. Rather than operating like a high-volume “assembly-line” lender, Luke serves as a personal advocate for every client, helping families make confident and sustainable financial decisions.

Luke’s approach combines deep local market knowledge with proactive communication, strategic planning, and a genuine commitment to ensuring every client feels informed and protected throughout the process. In today’s competitive housing market, certainty matters, and Luke has built his reputation on delivering exactly that. His pre-approval letters are widely recognized among Realtors, attorneys, and local professionals as a true competitive advantage, reflecting a thorough, upfront loan review process that vets financing well before offers are submitted. Through his “10-Day-Early” closing philosophy, clients move forward with confidence knowing their deal is already forensically reviewed and ready to close.
Luke believes that communication and preparation are the keys to successful closings. His mission is straightforward: put people before profits and ensure every home purchase becomes a stable foundation for long-term financial security. Success, for Luke, is not measured by loan volume. It is measured by helping families build sustainable futures in the communities they call home. He proudly serves homebuyers, homeowners, and investors throughout Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Hellertown, Saucon Valley, Phillipsburg, Lopatcong, Hunterdon County, Saylorsburg, Nazareth, and surrounding Pennsylvania and New Jersey communities.
Luke believes strong partnerships create better outcomes for his clients, and over the years he has built a trusted professional network that extends well beyond the mortgage itself. His referral partners include professionals in insurance, wealth management, business strategy, legal services, estate planning, and tax accounting, giving borrowers access to thoughtful guidance at every stage of the homeownership journey. Luke is also an active member of Vine Church in Bethlehem and is committed to serving his community both personally and professionally.
For Luke, homeownership represents stability, opportunity, and the foundation for generational wealth. He is passionate about helping local families avoid short-sighted lending strategies and instead make informed financial decisions that support long-term success. His goal is for every client to feel educated, empowered, and fully supported from pre-approval through closing, and long after the loan funds. As he puts it: “The real win is knowing I helped a local family secure their future in the place we both call home.”
Outside the office, Luke spends time with his wife, who loves collecting animals, and his daughter, a dedicated Formula 1 racing fan. He stays active through running and weightlifting, enjoys video games and traveling, and has famously never seen a single Star Wars movie. Locally, he is a regular at Aman’s Indian Cuisine in Easton, has strong opinions about iced decaf coffee, and considers a long hike followed by a backyard grill session just about the perfect weekend.
Customer Testimonials
Get in Touch with Luke Pickel
lpickel@mycitylending.com
Branch: Easton, PA
2240 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042
Phone Number
(484) 515-1015