About Humbled Hands Lending
Humbled Hands Lending is a trusted private lending firm dedicated to providing tailored financial solutions for real estate investors and business owners. Our commitment to transparency and client education sets us apart, ensuring a seamless and accessible lending process for all our clients.
As active real estate investors ourselves, we buy, flip, and hold rental properties regularly, giving us real-world experience that strengthens our underwriting, guidance, and support. Backed by the reputation of Humbled Hands Real Estate, our lending team understands the true numbers, timelines, and challenges that investors face.
Humbled Hands Real Estate and Humbled Hands Lending together create your one-stop shop for efficient, stress-free investing—from finding the deal, to funding it, to renovating it, to managing the entire process with honesty and reliability.
Meet Our Team
Pedro Hardy
Co-Founder
Get to know the visionary leader behind Humbled Hands Lending.
Pedro Hardy is a Milwaukee-born entrepreneur, devoted father of two daughters, and a seasoned real estate professional since 2017. As Co-Owner of Humbled Hands Lending LLC, Pedro brings nearly a decade of hands-on real estate experience directly into the private lending space.
Unlike traditional lenders, Pedro understands deals from every angle — acquisition, renovation, ARV analysis, resale, and refinance strategy. As an active broker and investor, he knows what makes a deal work and what can cause it to fail. This real-world insight allows him to structure funding solutions that are practical, fast, and built around investor success.
Pedro is passionate about helping real estate investors and business owners build wealth through smart, strategic capital. His approach is simple: transparent terms, clear communication, and reliable execution.
When he’s not funding deals or analyzing investment opportunities, Pedro enjoys staying active through basketball and football, exploring Milwaukee’s food scene, and spending quality time with his daughters.
At Humbled Hands Lending, Pedro isn’t just providing capital — he’s building long-term partnerships rooted in trust, loyalty, and results.
Rick Balderas
Co-Founder
Get to know the muscle behind Humbled Hands Lending.
Enrique “Rick” Balderas is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial, and investment properties. As Co-Owner of Humbled Hands Lending LLC, Rick brings deep market knowledge, entrepreneurial discipline, and real-world investment expertise to the private lending space.
Rick is more than a real estate agent — he is a business owner and active investor. From operating successful barbershops to owning commercial and residential rental properties, he understands cash flow, asset management, and long-term wealth building firsthand. That experience allows him to evaluate deals strategically and help structure funding solutions that make sense for investors.
His approach to lending is rooted in integrity, transparency, and relationships. Rick believes capital should empower investors, not complicate their growth. Known for his humble leadership style, he prioritizes clear communication, fast decision-making, and making sure every client feels supported from closing to exit.
At Humbled Hands Lending, Rick combines experience, business acumen, and heart — helping investors move confidently, close quickly, and scale strategically.
Email: rick@humbledhandslending.com
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Apple May Amistoso
Office Manager
Care, Passion, Family
Apple May Amistoso, who goes by May, is the firm’s go-to professional for Customer Service, Marketing, and Transaction Management. She is passionate about orchestrating seamless transactions in the dynamic world of Real Estate with precision and care. From the initial contract to closing, she is committed to ensuring that each step of the process is executed flawlessly, allowing clients to focus on what matters most.
Clients’ needs are always the top priority, and she looks forward to working with you.
Email: may@humbledhandslending.com
Samantha Redell
Marketing Manager
Family, Passion, Drive
Samantha is a highly organized Marketing and Social Media Manager who combines creativity, strategy, and strong communication skills to help us grow and connect with clients and lending partners. With multiple degrees in Human Resources and a degree in Marketing, she brings a unique blend of people-focused insight and marketing expertise to us.
Her diverse background allows her to understand and build meaningful relationships, and create content that resonates across digital platforms. Samantha excels at developing engaging marketing, managing social media presence, and ensuring brand messaging remains consistent, authentic, and impactful.
Dedicated to delivering results, she approaches every initiative with professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Whether managing content calendars, growing online communities, or supporting brand development, Samantha focuses on creating positive experiences that strengthen trust, increase engagement, and drive long-term success.
Dimitric Johnson
Loan Specialist
Faith, Family, Football
Dimitric Johnson is a loving father and one of the most selfless people you’ll ever meet. A former multi-sport athlete, he was always the backbone of every team — the captain on the field and the leader in life. His natural ability to bring people together, uplift those around him, and lead with humility has followed him far beyond his playing days.
Today, Dimitric channels that same leadership into helping real estate investors scale their businesses through Humbled Hands’ hybrid private-money systems — a model his clients truly value and appreciate. His forward-thinking approach and commitment to seeing others win make him a trusted guide for both new and seasoned investors.
Outside of work, Dimitric enjoys cooking up new dishes, discovering hidden-gem restaurants, and hosting a good old-fashioned backyard bonfire with family and friends. Whether he’s cheering on his kids, grilling for the neighborhood, or helping investors build wealth, Dimitric shows up with heart, loyalty, and gratitude every single day.
Email: dimitric@humbledhandslending.com
Phone: (414) 231-0957
Jenna Benenati
Loan Specialist
Family, Love, Passion
Jenna is a dedicated professional, proud mother of three boys, and someone who brings both heart and hustle into everything she does. Her boys are the center of her world, and much of who she is rooted in the values of family, hard work, and showing up for the people who matter most. She is known for her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and natural ability to build genuine relationships with those around her.
When Jenna is not working, she loves spending quality time with her family, staying active, and enjoying the outdoors. She especially loves the sun and being outside whenever she gets the chance, whether that means relaxing with family, exploring, or simply taking in the fresh air. Her outgoing personality, caring nature, and ability to connect with people make her someone others feel comfortable with right away.
Jenna brings a warm, approachable presence along with the drive and professionalism needed to serve others at a high level. She takes pride in being dependable, hardworking, and committed to doing things the right way. With her passion for people and dedication to both her family and her work, Jenna is someone who leaves a lasting impression wherever she goes.
Email: jenna@humbledhandslending.com
Phone: (631) 767-3892
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Brenda Rodriguez
Loan Specialist
Faith, Family, Construction
Brenda brings 25+ years of experience from We Energies, most recently as a Residential Energy Service Consultant. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Wisconsin, she combines her cultural roots with a strong commitment to service and community. She holds degrees in Accounting and Business Administration, is fluent in Spanish, and is passionate about helping others through real estate, volunteering, and advocacy. As a founding member of the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC) Wisconsin chapter, she continues to uplift and empower minority workers. Known for her integrity, work ethic, and heart for people, we’re thrilled to have Brenda share her knowledge, energy, and compassion with our community.
Email: brenda@humbledhandslending.com
Phone: (414) 202-8458
Tiffany Griffin
Loan Specialist
Faith, Family, The Simple Things
Tiffany Griffin is a dedicated and passionate real estate broker and credit repair consultant. With a heart for her community, Tiffany is driven to empower individuals and families to achieve their financial goals and realize their dreams of homeownership. Through her expertise and guidance, Tiffany helps people overcome credit obstacles, secure affordable housing, and build lasting financial stability. Her unwavering commitment to her community's success has earned her a reputation as a trusted and compassionate professional.
Email: tiffany@humbledhandslending.com
Kristy Sans
Loan Specialist
Faith, Family, The Simple Things
Kristy grew up in Texas and has proudly called the Milwaukee area home since 1998. She and her husband have two active teenage sons who keep them busy with basketball, football, baseball, and golf.
For the past 6½ years, Kristy has built a successful career as a Realtor by focusing on relationships, communication, and helping people achieve their goals. She has always enjoyed connecting with others, supporting businesses, and making things happen. Now, she's excited to bring that same relationship-driven approach to helping real estate investors find the right lending solutions through Humbled Hands Lending.
Email: kristy@humbledhandslending.com