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Empire Road Investments (Specialist Lending Co.)

Updated 2026-07-30 · 775 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 29 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(29) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Reverse Mortgage & Seniors FinanceInvestment Property FinanceMortgage LenderCar Finance And Loan CompanyCommercial & Business Finance
Empire Road Investments (Specialist Lending Co.)
Services
Reverse Mortgage & Seniors Finance, Investment Property Finance, Mortgage Lender
Reviews
29

What recent reviews say

All 15 reviews are five-star. Clients consistently report that the team explains complex steps clearly, answers questions at any hour, and delivers faster or cheaper outcomes than expected. One client saved more than anticipated through refinancing; another reduced a mortgage term by two years. First-time buyers and people facing bank obstacles praise the patience and persistence shown throughout long processes.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable, patient guidance
  • responsive and available
  • finds better rates and options
  • handles difficult cases
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Best for: First-time property buyers and refinancers seeking second opinions or facing bank obstacles.

Strengths

  • persistent negotiator with difficult cases
  • finds rates and terms better than client expectations
  • available outside standard hours
  • explains every step in plain language

What reviews say by service

Reverse Mortgage & Seniors Finance
No direct evidence in reviews.
Investment Property Finance
Long-term guidance on property portfolio planning praised; helped first-time buyers define investment goals.
Mortgage Lender
Consistently found lower rates and terms than previous brokers or banks offered.
Car Finance And Loan Company
No direct evidence in reviews.
Commercial & Business Finance
No direct evidence in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.98 average across the 121 commercial & business finance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 99
Review volume 64
Review recency 88
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
29
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Common questions

Do you help first-time buyers with no property knowledge?
Yes. One client spent over a year working with staff who explained the buying process step-by-step, helped define property goals, and guided them to settle their first home.
Can you help if my bank rejected me or quoted a high rate?
Yes. Reviewers report staff found better rates than banks offered and handled difficult background circumstances that affected lending applications.
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Last updated 2026-07-30