John Sotiropoulos

Senior Loan Officer

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About John

With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, John Sotiropoulos is a seasoned entrepreneur. With Express Capital Financing, he has financed over 200 client deals and over 20 partner deals across all aspects of the real estate industry. In the 1980s, he traded commodities with Drexel before being appointed representative of The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the UK for all of the Balkans. As a result of a collaboration he initiated with Rothschilds Bank, he increased the returns of an existing insurance/investment product that generated more than 44 million dollars of new business in less than three years.

As a result of his extensive experience, John excels at dealing with financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and business owners. His track record of success in finding the perfect solution to each problem shows that he believes that each problem needs a unique solution.

Today, John lives in New York City. His interests include reading and traveling. He is the proud father of two children.

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Excellent service my broker John Sotiropoulos is the best if you need rehab loans, refinance and more. I have used express capital financing and will continue to do so. We just finished closing on a 3 family here in Bristol CT that took them 3 weeks to close!! You can’t beat that as far as the draws for the rehab. The response time is excellent and extremely efficient.

John Sotiropoulos of ECF provided me with one of the best home purchasing experiences I've ever had. Another lender had my loan for three months without progress. I was facing a tight deadline and the risk of losing my deal. I reached out to John at Express Capital, and within a week, we closed the deal. The process was simplified and made seamless by John and his dedicated team, who worked tirelessly even through the weekend to ensure my deal was completed. I've found my trusted lending partner and will exclusively work with John and his company in the future.

Worked with John on my value add 20 unit apartment complex. 25% down with 100k of rehab costs. During my cash out refinance, John helped get me a 2 month extension without additional cost. He responds fast and comes up with creative solutions.

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Whether you’re looking for capital for a Fix & Flip, Rental, or Commercial property, we have a program to meet your needs.

Fix & Flip Loans

nt_header_0	Fix & Flip Loans
Project Type	1-4 Unit Residences, Condominiums, Townhomes
Loan Amount	$75,000 – $5,000,000
Loan To Value (LTV)	Up to 90%
Rent Coverage Ratio	Not Applicable
Loan Term	12-36 Months
Interest Rate	Starting at 9.99%+
Rehab Financing	100%
Proceed Usage	Purchase, Refinance, Renovation, Bridge, Cashout
Those Who Qualify	US Citizens, Foreign Nationals, Permanent Resident Alien
Minimum Credit Score	620 (Lower is case-by-case)
Points	2%+
Pre-Payment Penalty	None

Ground Up Construction Loans

nt_header_0	Ground Up Construction
Project Type	1-4 Unit Residences, Condominiums, 5+ Unit Multi Family, Mixed Use
Loan Amount	$75,000 – $10,000,000
Loan To Value (LTV)	Up to 90% LTC
Rent Coverage Ratio	Not Applicable
Loan Term	12-36 Months
Interest Rate	Starting at 9.99%+
Rehab Financing	100%
Proceed Usage	Purchase, Refinance, Renovation, Bridge,
Those Who Qualify	US Citizens, Foreign Nationals, Permanent Resident Alien
Minimum Credit Score	620 (Lower is case-by-case)
Points	2%+
Pre-Payment Penalty	None

Multi Family/Mixed Use Bridge Loans

nt_header_0	Multi Family/Mixed Use Bridge Loans
Project Type	Multi Family (5+), Mixed Use
Loan Amount	$500,000 – $10,000,000
Loan To Value (LTV)	Up to 75%
Rent Coverage Ratio	1.1x
Loan Term	12 to 36 Months
Interest Rate	Starting at 10.5%+
Rehab Financing	100%
Proceed Usage	Purchase, Refinance, Cashout
Those Who Qualify	Experienced or Newbies to Real Estate
Minimum Credit Score	650 (Lower is case-by-case)
Points	2%+
Pre-Payment Penalty	None

Large Balance Bridge Loans

nt_header_0	Large Balance Bridge Loans
Project Type	Apartments, Single-Use, Office, Light Industrial/Warehouse, Retail, Mixed Use Buildings
Loan Amount	$1,000,000 – $30,000,000
Loan To Value (LTV)	Up to 80%
Rent Coverage Ratio	1.1x
Loan Term	Up to 36 Months
Interest Rate	Starting at 9.9%+
Rehab Financing	100%
Proceed Usage	Purchase, Refinance, Cashout
Those Who Qualify	US Citizens, Foreign Nationals, Permanent Resident Alien
Minimum Credit Score	650 (Lower is case-by-case)
Points	3%+
Pre-Payment Penalty	None

DSCR Loans

nt_header_0	DSCR
Project Type	Single Family Residential, Multi-Family (2-4 Units), Condominiums, Townhomes
Loan Amount	$50,000 – $3,000,000
Loan To Value (LTV)	Up to 80%
Rent Coverage Ratio	1.0x (No DSCR Available)
Loan Term	5/30, 7/30, 10/30, Fixed 30/30
Interest Rate	Starting at 5.5%+
Rehab Financing	Not Available
Proceed Usage	Purchase, Refinance, Cashout
Those Who Qualify	US Citizens, Foreign Nationals, Permanent Resident Alien
Minimum Credit Score	650
Points	1.5%+
Pre-Payment Penalty	Options of: None, 1.0.0 or 3.0.0, 3.2.1 or 5.4.3.2.1

DSCR Portfolio Loans

nt_header_0	DSCR Portfolio
Project Type	Single Family Residential, Multi-Family (2-4 Units), Condominiums, Townhomes
Loan Amount	$250,000 – $50,000,000
Loan To Value (LTV)	Up to 80%
Rent Coverage Ratio	1.0x
Loan Term	5/30, Fixed 30/30
Interest Rate	Starting at 5.5%+
Rehab Financing	Not Available
Proceed Usage	Purchase, Refinance, Cashout
Those Who Qualify	US Citizens, Foreign Nationals, Permanent Resident Alien
Minimum Credit Score	660
Points	1.5%+
Pre-Payment Penalty	Options of: 5.5.5 or 5.5.5.5.5, 3.2.1 or 5.4.3.2.1

Lite Doc Commercial Mortgages

nt_header_0	Lite Doc Commercial Mortgages
Project Type	Apartments (5-21+ Units), Industrial, Warehouse, Multi Family, Shopping Centers, Offices, And Many More..
Loan Amount	$100,000 – $10,000,000
Loan To Value (LTV)	Up to 80%
Rent Coverage Ratio	1.2x
Loan Term	5/7/10/15 or 30 Years
Interest Rate	Starting at 8%+
Rehab Financing	Not Available
Proceed Usage	Purchase, Refinance, Unrestricted Cash Out
Those Who Qualify	US Citizens, Foreign Nationals, Permanent Resident Alien
Minimum Credit Score	650
Points	2%+
Pre-Payment Penalty	Options of: 5.5.5 or 5.5.5.5.5, 3.2.1 or 5.4.3.2.1

Full Doc Commercial Mortgages

nt_header_0	Full Doc Commercial Mortgages
Project Type	Multi Family, Mixed Use, Retail, Self-Storage, Warehouse, Light Industrial and other commercial assets
Loan Amount	$100,000 – $75,000,000
Loan To Value (LTV)	Up to 75%
Rent Coverage Ratio	1.25x
Loan Term	3/5/7/10/12/15/18, or 25 Year
Interest Rate	Starting at 7.5%+
Rehab Financing	Not Available
Proceed Usage	Purchase, Refinance, Unrestricted Cash Out
Those Who Qualify	US Citizens, Foreign Nationals, Permanent Resident Alien
Minimum Credit Score	650
Points	2%+
Pre-Payment Penalty	Mutiple Options Available

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FAQ

Who is Eligible for Financing?

We know how challenging it can be for landlords and commercial property owners/investors to secure funding for real estate. At this time, we only provide financing to commercial clients/investors who are LLCs and corporations for nonowner-occupied properties.

What States Do Express Capital Financing Service?

We provide funding nationwide, with the exception of the following states: Nevada, South Dakota and North Dakota

How Long Does it Take to Close?

Our closing process can be as short as 7 days. After the first deal is in, we can close in 5-7 days. Our processing clock starts from the initial point of contact.

How Much Financing Can I Receive?

We do not provide 100 percent funding on all deals. We provide 100 percent financing for rehab expenses. For purchase contracts, we provide up to 90 percent in funding. On rehab properties, we provide financing based on the after-rehab value (ARV). Rehab borrowers can receive 75% of their property’s ARV.

Costs that borrowers are expected to cover themselves include any over budget expenses for rehab properties, loan interest and settlement fees.

What is the Loan Application Process Like?

The application process is fast and simple. Ideally, we expect potential borrowers to include in their loan application a deal summary, proposed scope of work and purchase contract.

Depending on the deal, we may also ask for property comparisons. We’ll review your application and contact you right away to discuss your investment opportunity and inform you about lending requirements and borrower expectations.

We do not require any money from you upfront. Appraisals are required for all approved applications. You do not pay any fees until you receive our terms and conditions sheet regarding your deal.

How Do I Get Started?

We know that real estate deals are time-sensitive matters. We encourage you to complete the prequalification process to know exactly where you stand with us. Our loan experts do not believe in wasting your time or giving you the runaround.

Once you complete the prequalification/preapproval process, you’ll hear back from us within 24 hours. Our loan professionals speak to and meet with all borrowers before closing.

If you have a question that is not answered here or on our full FAQ page, or you are ready to apply to get the funds you need right away, contact us at Express Capital Financing to let us know. We’ll be more than happy to address your concerns, and clear up any confusion you may have and get your funding underway.