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Aurum and Sharpe was founded in 2017 by me, Bryan Hanley, and one of my best friends, Rudy Renelique. After many years working at big banks like Chase, and Wells Fargo, we decided we could bring value to a mortgage market that was starving for independent thinkers. So we started Aurum and Sharpe over a phone call about financing a multi-family deal in Brooklyn. Since starting this business we’ve been on many adventures from financing a $20 million portfolio of single families, to meeting the President of Rwanda and Finance Minister of Namibia.

Team and our partners at Maya’s Hope Fundraiser

Rudy has gone on to start his own firm, Overture Capital, while I’ve stayed on to grow Aurum and Sharpe. Aurum is the original Latin word for gold (that’s why the periodic table has it listed at Au). We chose it because we think of our word as “as good as Gold.” And in that vein, we want to add value to every customer we come in contact with. Our promise is that by working with us, you will increase your Freedom, Purpose, and Fulfillment.

Our process includes learning your overall objectives and where you want to go in your life so that we make sure your financing enhances your life and gets you to your destination much faster. What that means though, is that we are not like every other broker on the street that will only do a surface level amount of learning about you, your life, and your motivations. For us, that is Gold. We want to learn how we can tailor your financing so that you thrive in your life! So before we talk about rates, terms, or anything else, we are going to try and figure out how to add value through financing.

We know this approach isn’t for everyone. But if this resonates with you, lets talk: 917 475 6207

Less well known about me is that I’ve also served as the Head of Marketing at a Y combinator Cyber Security Startup (raised their value by creating winning marketing, twice), served as a marketing specialist, data management contractor for the Cyber Security Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA, which is a division of the United States Department Of Homeland Security), wrote and published “The House Hustle” for Black Entrepreneurs, wear two five-fold Crosses, hold a degree in Africana Studies from Rutgers University (I’ll always be a Scarlet Knight), and am former active firefighter.

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February 7, 2022
Refinance your mortgage
Published by Bryan Hanley at February 7, 2022
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How to Ensure that your Application for a Commercial Real Estate Mortgage Loan will be Approved

If you’ve looked to finance a commercial property in the last 3 to 5 years, you know that banks are happier to say no then they are to say yes. In this environment, it is imperative that you know your options. The first and most important step to ensuring that your application will be approved is making sure that your loan officer puts together a winning loan package. The loan package describes who you are to the lenders. It needs to put your best foot forward as it explains your challenges in the most honest and accurate way. Banks and lenders will deny your loan on the slightest pretense of instability. Provided that you are qualified, as long as you follow the steps in this outline, your loan application should be successful. Step 1: Gather all your financial documentation and […]
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Published by Bryan Hanley at June 8, 2017
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How to Get Your Loan Past the Loan Committee, and Get It Approved

Commercial mortgage lenders look at hundreds of loan applications each month. How can you make sure yours stands out? Many borrowers try to get a loan without first investigating what a lender might want to see on his application before approving the loan. These days, lenders are especially cautious because of the financial regulation environment, and of course, the elephant in the room, heavy losses from the recent recession.   What lenders look for There are three things that the the lender looks for in general when evaluating loan scenarios. The first is credit. This can also be looked at as character. How is your credit? Are all your bills paid on time? And more importantly are all your bills related to real estate paid on time? One of the easiest ways to kill a deal is to have a […]
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