Michael Mikhail has over 20 years of experience in Mortgage industry and Real Estate investing. He currently serves as the founder and CEO of Stratton Equities, the leading Nationwide Direct Hard Money & NON-QM Lender for real estate investors. An innovator in the private lending space, Michael has built Stratton Equities into a resource for borrowers, brokers, and loan officers. His passion for helping others succeed in their investment goals inspired him to create a company with the most extensive library of private money loan programs under one roof. Additionally, he has developed a unique hands-on training program and educational platform to provide loan officers with a clear pathway to success. Stratton Equities offers the widest range of private money loan programs with competitive rates, no upfront fees, and less documentation for Hard Money and NON-QM loans. Since the company's launch in 2018, Michael has been an advocate for aspiring entrepreneurs and an educator on the disruptive trends in the mortgage industry. Stratton Equities has received awards and commendations as Forbes Magazine selected Michael for the list of 2021 for “The Next 1000,” which showcases those who are redefining what it means to build and run a business today. Stratton Equities was also honored by the NJBIZ, New Jersey’s Leading Business Journal, as one of their Top 250 Privately Held Companies for 2021. This year, NJBIZ honored Michael as one of their 2022 Leaders in Finance, and he was also nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program