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 Pickel, Loan Officer, Easton, PA

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

"We recommend Luke to EVERYONE! My mom went through him and so did I! His numbers out beat others! He truly made the process so painless and was always so fast to get back to me on any questions! Also LOVE how the pre approval is good for a year vs others are only good for 3/4 months."

"Luke made everything simple and easy and working with Nicole was the same. Very clear with communication and what was needed when. Both were very available at any time for help."

"Luke was always willing to answer any questions we had and always answered promptly while also showing a great understanding for the intricacies of the refinancing process. We recommend Luke for all your home mortgage needs!"

"Luke was amazing throughout the entire refinancing process. He was very knowledgeable and prompt with all of his responses to our numerous questions. Would highly recommend his services to anyone."

"Luke was recommended to us through our friends and realtor. It was one of the best decisions we've made when purchasing our first home! Even though we didn't get to meet them in person, Luke and his assistant Nicole were great with communicating... read more"

"Luke was very fast to respond to our questions, explained in great detail and made my wife and I feel confident and comfortable throughout the whole lending process. Would recommend!"

Get in Touch with Luke Pickel

Email

lpickel@mycitylending.com

Branch: Easton, PA

2240 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042

Phone Number

(484) 515-1015

NMLS# 143399