About Us

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Guadalupana Corporation was founded with a single purpose: to bridge the gap between hardworking families and the dream of homeownership. Too often, traditional lenders and mortgage institutions create barriers for first-time buyers, leaving them without access to affordable housing solutions.

At Guadalupana, we do things differently. Through seller financing, we provide customized terms that meet the unique needs of our buyers, ensuring they can achieve their goal of owning a home.

Our Promise:

Quality Homes: Every home we build is designed for comfort, functionality, and long-term value.
Tailored Financing: Our seller financing solutions are flexible, accessible, and designed to work for you.
Supportive Communities: We develop neighborhoods that prioritize safety, belonging, and opportunities for growth.

We believe in more than just building homes—we’re building futures.

Guadalupana Corporation was founded to address a growing need: helping first-time homebuyers overcome the barriers imposed by conventional financing and housing systems. We make homeownership achievable through a holistic approach that integrates development, financing, and capital funding.

To execute our mission, Guadalupana Corporation operates through three dedicated units:

Guadalupana Homes designs and develops communities with a focus on creating safe, welcoming, and sustainable neighborhoods. Each home is built with a commitment to quality craftsmanship, modern features, and affordability.

Our communities are thoughtfully planned to foster a sense of belonging and provide a secure environment for families to grow and thrive. From design to construction, Guadalupana Homes ensures every buyer receives a home they can be proud of.

Financing a home can be one of the biggest hurdles for first-time buyers. Guadalupana Mortgages is here to make that process simple and achievable. We specialize in seller financing, working closely with buyers to structure customized financing solutions that align with their unique financial situations.

Unlike traditional banks, we focus on flexibility and accessibility, ensuring that buyers who may not meet conventional lending requirements can still achieve the dream of homeownership.

Behind every financing solution is the Guadalupana Income Fund, the engine that powers our ability to provide flexible seller financing. The Fund provides the capital necessary to underwrite loans directly, bypassing traditional financial institutions and giving us the freedom to tailor terms for our buyers.

This integrated approach ensures that Guadalupana Corporation can offer a seamless, end-to-end solution for homeownership, from building the homes to financing and funding the dream.

/ Our Team

Raymundo Platas Merino

Raymundo Platas Merino is a seasoned executive with decades of leadership experience, having served as CEO of LAOGA since January 2013. In this role, he oversees strategic direction, fosters business opportunities, and secures funding for projects, primarily focusing on the Latin American oil and gas market. Meanwhile, he has also led The Investment Tour since May 2010, providing valuable investment insights. In 2020, Platas Merino founded Silver Estates Development, dedicated to acquiring, developing, and managing residential real estate in South Texas. Under his leadership, Silver Estates consistently delivers robust investment opportunities, creating thriving new communities.

His academic background includes a Law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana, supplemented by a Diploma in International Administration from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. Platas Merino further advanced his skills with an MBA from the University of Dallas and a Diploma in Political Scenarios from Universidad Iberoamericana, strengthening his expertise in leadership and strategic planning.

Norma Canales

Norma Canales is an accomplished finance and business leader with a strong background on Wall Street, working at Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley. As a serial entrepreneur, she has established companies in energy, real estate, and finance, and collaborates closely with family offices and private equity firms in Mexico and the United States. Currently serving as CEO of ANCA Corp., GCM Inc., and Green Block Global, she spearheads major initiatives in real estate development, private equity, and sustainability. Recognized for her significant contributions, she was named one of the 50 most influential women in energy by Hydrogen Economist and has earned accolades including the MoRe Leadership Award and a spot on Miami’s “40 under 40” list. With credentials in Financial Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, investment banking training, and FINRA certifications, Norma continues to shape financial innovation and sustainable initiatives across multiple sectors.

John White

John White began his career selling mainframe computers at NCR before joining Zilog in Silicon Valley, where he served as an Area Sales Manager for groundbreaking microprocessor technologies. In 1980, he founded Destek, among the first companies to specialize in LAN software and hardware. As COO of Chancellor Computer, he led the firm through an IPO by leveraging IBM’s personal computer for electronic CAD/CAE workstations. White later founded Electronic Design Information Systems (EDIS), a pioneer in creating digital libraries for electrical engineers, ultimately acquired by Ziff-Davis. Over the years, he has worked with a wide range of emerging high-tech ventures across AI, video compression, and Web-based diagnostics. For the past twelve years, John has focused on creating and developing a series of Real Estate Investment funds backed by multiple capital sources, drawing on his extensive business development, financing, and marketing expertise. He studied Aviation Technology and minored in Business at Western Michigan University.