About Us
Introduction
The Triwest Group is a recognized leader in real estate services and private banking in Southern California. Founded in 1993, The Triwest Group emerged from the merger of Chantengco Realty Inc. and The Triwest Financial Group Inc., two firms that have significantly transformed the banking and real estate landscape in San Diego since the early 1970s. By uniting a second-generation family in the family office business and leveraging exceptional market experience along with innovative strategic vision, The Triwest Group has consistently ranked in the top 20% in its local market area according to HomeLight.
As a full-service firm offering marketing, financial, and brokerage sales, The Triwest Group specializes in a wide range of real estate services, including residential, commercial, and development properties. Their portfolio includes high-rise and mixed-use buildings, single-family homes, income properties, commercial spaces, assisted living facilities, subdivision developments, and hotel resorts. They also provide short sale services and have successfully led the conversion of existing properties—transforming commercial, rental, and hotels into condominiums—while consulting on various residential developments, including the entitlement and development processes.
For nearly 20 years, The Triwest Financial Group Inc. has acted as a New Markets Tax Credit allocator under the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Program (CDE 02NMC001030), delivering tax credits aimed at affordable housing, economic development, and job creation. Recently, it has partnered with a Native American CDFI Bank to deploy impact funds ranging from $1,000,000 to $100,000,000 for various real estate projects across the U.S. Additionally, its capital advisor in New York collaborates as a correspondent lender through JP Morgan Chase, one of the largest CDFI banks in the nation.
With nearly 50 years of experience and an extensive network, The Triwest Group stands out as a leading innovator in the real estate industry.
About Us - The Triwest Group
Chantengco Realty Inc.
Rick and Tess Chantengco, insurance, banking and real estate pioneers sought a better life in America, emigrated from the Philippines as professionals in engineering and nursing, respectively. They later became entrepreneurs and founded Chantengco Realty Inc. in 1971. Initially focused on providing real estate services to first-time homebuyers, they broke the barrier of minority ownership and progressively expanded into residential development and commercial real estate. In 1978, they co-founded Pacific Commerce Bank in Chula Vista, CA, evolving into a prominent C&I bank that caters to commercial and industrial loans for cross-border professionals and business owners, alongside fledgling manufacturing, assembly, and logistics firms in the U.S. and Mexico.
Their first San Diego real estate and mortgage office was situated along the main corridor, Third Avenue in Chula Vista, complemented by satellite offices in Paradise Hills and Mira Mesa. Chantengco Realty was among the initial pioneers in the Electronic Realty Associates (ERA) network and consistently ranked as one of the top franchises in San Diego County until 1993. The firm’s commercial division actively participated in sponsoring several real estate partnerships that own and manage multifamily, mixed-use, retail, and hospitality assets.
In 1994, the second generation, J.R. and Jackie, joined the family office and rebranded it as The Triwest Group. The mortgage division originated HUD, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac agency loans, conventional financing, as well as commercial and construction loans. Today, the Triwest Group is recognized in the top 20% for seller-represented short sale services, bank-owned (REO) sales, and resale transactions as rated by Homelight, an independent third-party firm.
The core team of CRI in front of the Chula Vista CA headquarters in 1978.
Rick & Tess Chantengco at the Electronic Realty Associates Global Real Estate Convention, showcasing their expertise in real estate services and short sale services, in Miami, Florida in 1980.
Our Services
Investments & 1031 Exchanges
From acquisitions and exchanges to 'fix & flip,' The Triwest Group provides comprehensive commercial real estate services. We possess the knowledge and acumen to understand all asset income types and investment situations, drawing from our experience in owning and operating income real estate ourselves.
Financing
At The Triwest Group, we offer real estate services tailored to your financing needs, including conventional, HUD, VA and agency loans for owner-occupied, pied-a-terre, non-owner occupied, or investment properties.
Residential Properties
The Triwest Group offers real estate services that include exclusive rights to sell listings on platforms such as MLS, Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow, and Redfin. We also specialize in primary home exclusion, like exchanges, off-market offerings, dispositions, showcased properties, broker caravans, and open houses.
Short Sales & Foreclosures
With extensive experience in real estate services, including asset oversight at both the property level and across multiple properties, we offer specialized short sale services. Our work on behalf of banks and distressed borrowers focuses on finding solutions that minimize losses for all parties involved, reflecting the expertise of The Triwest Group in navigating short sales and foreclosures.
