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First Access Lending
Lender
4.5 stars
65 Reviews
Markets served
Alabama
Arizona
Colorado
District of Columbia
Florida
Illinois
Maryland
Michigan
New Jersey
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Virginia
About us
At First Access Lending we believe that homeownership is the foundation to building wealth in America. Our mission is to extend access to that wealth beyond the already wealthy. We've partnered with investors to offer specialized second lien products and HELOCs allowing you to access the equity you've earned. We provide access for first-time homebuyers through education and down payment assistance programs. Access for the self-employed and creatively employed. And access to your next home or dream home. First Access Lending is through East Coast Capital, a 25-year veteran in the mortgage industry. We have the foundation to deliver on our mission of access through specialized products, personalized consultation, comprehensive education, and unwavering integrity. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their financial goals.
Specialties
Conventional & Gov.
Refinance (investment)
Conventional Rental Loan
VA Loan
Conventional Loan
Home Equity (primary home)
Refinance (primary home)
USDA Loan
Hard/Private/Non-QM
Home Equity (investment)
DSCR (long-term rental)
DSCR (short-term rental)
Balance Sheet Loan
Bridge Loan
Foreign National Loan
Refinance (investment)
Reviews (65)
4.5 stars
65 Reviews
4.5 stars
65 Reviews
0.0 star
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5.0 stars
a month ago
Reviewed by
mark graham
If anyone is looking to purchase a house, I would strongly encourage you to work with Charles Berokhim. Loan originators don’t get any better than Charles. He is a great guider, supporter and makes the purchasing of a home easy. All anyone has to do is provide Charles with the information that he needs, follow his guidance, and you will be living in your dream house. Charles has an excellent team in place. If you want a home call or email Charles Berokhim. He is the best in the business right now. Please don’t miss this opportunity of putting your family in a home if their own. Thank you Charles for all that you do for others. May God continue to bless you.
5.0 stars
a month ago
Reviewed by
Yusuf Mavruk
Mike Hyatt is just incredible person you’ll ever have to buy a house. He is the person that will make your dreams come true. Start looking for your dream house then let Mike handle the rest. Any obstacles during the process, he’ll take care of it. We just did the closing today and this is the 3rd house in our family that Mike made it happen. We really appreciated and any person comes to me, I would definitely point him. God Bless !!!
1.0 star
2 months ago
Reviewed by
Brianne Okoli
East Coast Capital came highly recommended to me by my realtor who has worked closely with Craig Lebruno for years.
Unfortunately, I had an absolutely terrible experience with this lender. From the beginning, I had a very hard time getting in contact with my lender to submit offers - to the point that I gave him an out stating if he did not have the work capacity to take on a new client, I could change lenders, no harm no foul.
Moving along to the closing process, this company was neither proactive nor reactive - simply just inactive.
I had to fight for a lower interest rate after being told several times it was not possible from my lender, despite interest rates dropping, and both my realtor and title company advising that my interest rate was way to high. My lender did not answer my phone calls, EVER. I would leave voicemails, send follow-up texts and emails, contact the banks main customer service line, and at times even had to prompt my Title company and realtor to please reach out on my behalf.
After closing, I again ran into trouble while waiting for the remaining balance of my 203k payment to be distributed. For three weeks straight I was given incorrect information until I finally called the customer service line on their website (877-781-7788). The woman who answered the phone was rude. No other way to put it. I was transferred in the middle of explaining the reason for my call after being asked why I was calling. When I called back as soon as I began to speak, I was transferred again. No customer service phone skills at all. My realtor was so shocked, she offered that East Coast Capital may be under new management.
I had to fight for myself every step of the way. Each time it came to light that I was correct, no one took any accountability or offered any apologies. In fact, blame was more often than not deflected and put back on me. It’s like they all had the same training because I was continually told that “the forces were outside of their control”. Luckily for me, as I stated, my lender NEVER answered my phone calls, so I have text message evidence of back to back conversations being given completely incorrect information and ignored.
If you are looking into using East Coast Capital as your lender, please rethink the decision. Majority of the people I worked had absolutely no idea what they were doing. I sincerely do not want this experience for anyone else.
1.0 star
2 months ago
Reviewed by
elle brooke
This has to be by far the worst mortgage lender I have ever dealt with. Stephen Piscitello and Eli Maurice never respond to calls or messages. They also gave me the wrong information. I honestly don't understand how they have any business. I don't know about the other loan officers there but I would recommend staying away.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Michael Stabile
John Petri of East Coast Capital helped me to buy my first house in 1999. Over the past 25 years, he has helped me to purchase 3 different homes. He is responsive, incredibly knowledgeable, and efficient. I would highly recommend using East Coast Capital and in particular John Petri. He is now helping buy a condo in Florida so no matter where you want to buy, John and East Coast will get you the best rates. The service is top notch. The communication within every department is seamless and John puts it all together taking the stress out of buying a new home. I will follow John wherever he goes but I'm glad he's with East Coast because they really are the best !!
5.0 stars
9 months ago
Reviewed by
David Laforte
We have been providing title and settlement services to this company now for a very long time. When other lenders are not able to close files this bank truly saves the day! Their creativity and knowledge of the industry truly surpasses expectations. If East Coast Capital can’t do it, no one can!!!! Highly recommend
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
peter meyers
My experience with East Coast Capital Corp was fantastic while buying my first home. Karen went above and beyond to help. She made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend them for their excellent service.
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Vincente M Guzman
My experience with East Coast Capital Corp was fantastic while buying my first home. Charlie went above and beyond to help me out, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend them for their excellent service. 5 stars!
5.0 stars
a month ago
Reviewed by
mark graham
If anyone is looking to purchase a house, I would strongly encourage you to work with Charles Berokhim. Loan originators don’t get any better than Charles. He is a great guider, supporter and makes the purchasing of a home easy. All anyone has to do is provide Charles with the information that he needs, follow his guidance, and you will be living in your dream house. Charles has an excellent team in place. If you want a home call or email Charles Berokhim. He is the best in the business right now. Please don’t miss this opportunity of putting your family in a home if their own. Thank you Charles for all that you do for others. May God continue to bless you.
5.0 stars
a month ago
Reviewed by
Yusuf Mavruk
Mike Hyatt is just incredible person you’ll ever have to buy a house. He is the person that will make your dreams come true. Start looking for your dream house then let Mike handle the rest. Any obstacles during the process, he’ll take care of it. We just did the closing today and this is the 3rd house in our family that Mike made it happen. We really appreciated and any person comes to me, I would definitely point him. God Bless !!!
1.0 star
2 months ago
Reviewed by
Brianne Okoli
East Coast Capital came highly recommended to me by my realtor who has worked closely with Craig Lebruno for years.
Unfortunately, I had an absolutely terrible experience with this lender. From the beginning, I had a very hard time getting in contact with my lender to submit offers - to the point that I gave him an out stating if he did not have the work capacity to take on a new client, I could change lenders, no harm no foul.
Moving along to the closing process, this company was neither proactive nor reactive - simply just inactive.
I had to fight for a lower interest rate after being told several times it was not possible from my lender, despite interest rates dropping, and both my realtor and title company advising that my interest rate was way to high. My lender did not answer my phone calls, EVER. I would leave voicemails, send follow-up texts and emails, contact the banks main customer service line, and at times even had to prompt my Title company and realtor to please reach out on my behalf.
After closing, I again ran into trouble while waiting for the remaining balance of my 203k payment to be distributed. For three weeks straight I was given incorrect information until I finally called the customer service line on their website (877-781-7788). The woman who answered the phone was rude. No other way to put it. I was transferred in the middle of explaining the reason for my call after being asked why I was calling. When I called back as soon as I began to speak, I was transferred again. No customer service phone skills at all. My realtor was so shocked, she offered that East Coast Capital may be under new management.
I had to fight for myself every step of the way. Each time it came to light that I was correct, no one took any accountability or offered any apologies. In fact, blame was more often than not deflected and put back on me. It’s like they all had the same training because I was continually told that “the forces were outside of their control”. Luckily for me, as I stated, my lender NEVER answered my phone calls, so I have text message evidence of back to back conversations being given completely incorrect information and ignored.
If you are looking into using East Coast Capital as your lender, please rethink the decision. Majority of the people I worked had absolutely no idea what they were doing. I sincerely do not want this experience for anyone else.
1.0 star
2 months ago
Reviewed by
elle brooke
This has to be by far the worst mortgage lender I have ever dealt with. Stephen Piscitello and Eli Maurice never respond to calls or messages. They also gave me the wrong information. I honestly don't understand how they have any business. I don't know about the other loan officers there but I would recommend staying away.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Michael Stabile
John Petri of East Coast Capital helped me to buy my first house in 1999. Over the past 25 years, he has helped me to purchase 3 different homes. He is responsive, incredibly knowledgeable, and efficient. I would highly recommend using East Coast Capital and in particular John Petri. He is now helping buy a condo in Florida so no matter where you want to buy, John and East Coast will get you the best rates. The service is top notch. The communication within every department is seamless and John puts it all together taking the stress out of buying a new home. I will follow John wherever he goes but I'm glad he's with East Coast because they really are the best !!
5.0 stars
9 months ago
Reviewed by
David Laforte
We have been providing title and settlement services to this company now for a very long time. When other lenders are not able to close files this bank truly saves the day! Their creativity and knowledge of the industry truly surpasses expectations. If East Coast Capital can’t do it, no one can!!!! Highly recommend
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
peter meyers
My experience with East Coast Capital Corp was fantastic while buying my first home. Karen went above and beyond to help. She made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend them for their excellent service.
5.0 stars
10 months ago
Reviewed by
Vincente M Guzman
My experience with East Coast Capital Corp was fantastic while buying my first home. Charlie went above and beyond to help me out, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend them for their excellent service. 5 stars!