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Stratton Equities provides borrowers direct access to the most efficient & effective loans “We do what other conventional mortgages cannot do, and as a result we are able to change lives”
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moving back to the states was the best place I could start something small and grow it into something infinite. In 2017, I noticed how the mortgage industry had trans- formed after the regulations presented from 2008-2012, and knew it was time to set out something on my own, thus creating Stratton Equities. What outside activities do you enjoy during your free time? I am a huge fan of racing exotic cars, I also enjoy spear- fishing, swimming, and hiking when I am able to.
hat is your great- est professional accomplishment?
tion and why you choose the field/profession you are in today? I have always had the pas- sion to become an entrepre- neur and have been develop- ing businesses my whole life. Before I launched Stratton Equities in 2017, I was already very focused on the mortgage industry and had purchased my first home at 19 utiliz- ing a hard money loan. After traveling to 19 countries in five years, I knew two things; that I wanted to start my own business and launch it in the United States. I knew that
Michael Mikhail CEO Years with company/firm: 2 Years in field: 20 Years in real estate industry: 2003
The deve l opment and growth of building my own business and creating Strat- ton Equities – the leading nationwide direct hard money & NON-QM lender. Howdo you contribute to your company and / or the industry? There is no one else in the mortgage industry that pro- vides the same loan programs, around the country, like Strat- ton Equities does. I created the company to provide bor- rowers to direct access to the most efficient and effective loans, under one roof, nation- wide. We do what other con- ventional mortgages cannot do, and as a result we are able to change lives as well as help more people. Furthermore, I created a system that develops our loan officers’ careers – I directly provide themwith the leads and give them access to mortgage programs that they previously had to pass over. What impact has social media / networking had on your career? Social Media has been a wonderful platform for me to connect and grow with other entrepreneurs, high frequency these are a few of my favorite things Book: 16 lessons to success By Napoleon Hill Movie: Scarface App: Audible Sport: Spearfishing Food: Cuban
thinkers, and like-minded in- dustry professionals. I appre- ciate the platform and ampli- fier that social media adds to my message. On my personal instagram, I post what I feel weekly influences me, such
as motivational quotes, that I share to connect to others and inspire. Tell us how and when you began your career in the profession you are in, about your current posi-
Dessert: Tiramisu
We are the leading Nationwide direct private money & NON-QM Lender, o ering the most diverse array of loan programs in the country. Our Loan O cers are ready to discuss your unique loan scenario and loan program that best suits your needs! HARD MONEY - FIX AND FLIP - NEW CONSTRUCTION - MULT-FAMILY - COMMERCIAL BRIDGE - CASH OUT REFINANCE - STATED INCOME
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