About MR Private Lending
The only one-stop shop for real estate in Western New York.
James Roberts
Principal, MR Private Lending LLC“We are the only company in WNY that is a one-stop shop.”
The Metro Roberts Team and family of services is confident that we can handle every aspect of your real estate needs.
Jim bought his first house in his early twenties, and the rest is history. Since then, Jim has been a leader in the residential real estate space — building a family of companies that now covers nearly every corner of the real estate transaction, from financing to sale to appraisal to auction.
MR Private Lending LLC is our newest venture, providing local investors in WNY with a seamless way to buy real estate.
Proud Member — American Association of Private LendersHeld to the industry’s standard for education, ethics and advocacy in private real estate lending.
The Metro Roberts Family of Companies
A seven-pronged approach to real estate — sales, valuations, property preservation, private money, auctions, mortgages and media, all under one roof.
MR Private Lending LLC
Our newest venture — providing local investors in WNY with a seamless way to buy real estate through private money loans.
Metro Roberts Realty
The most dynamic real estate company in WNY — nine offices, 430+ agents, over $600 million in sales and 2,500+ transactions in 2025.
Visit siteJim Roberts Realty
A mid-size appraisal company handling all types of residential appraisals, with four appraisers on staff.
Metro Roberts Auctions
Launched in 2019, a full-service real estate auction company adding more pieces to our business model.
Visit siteMainstream Funding
A residential traditional mortgage company acquired in 2023 — 31 years serving Western New York’s residential, FHA/VA and commercial mortgage needs.
Visit siteWestern New York Digital Solutions
Our multimedia extension — drone video & photo, 3D virtual tours, and professional photography for local businesses and real estate marketing.
Visit siteWhat Our Clients Say
Real investors, real deals, funded across Western New York.
They made this a very simple transaction. Everything happened on time, as expected. Will definitely be working with them again!
Private lending helps you get into investing without using your own money.
Ready to Work with a One-Stop Shop?
Whether you’re borrowing, investing, buying or selling — the Metro Roberts family has you covered.
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