OUR FIRM
Lyon Equities Group is the residential, premier lending division of Acqua Funding, a reputable real estate lender geared towards first time investors. Founded in Brooklyn, NY in 2023, Lyon Equities was established by this group of experienced real estate professionals who recognized the need for higher leverage, better pricing, and better service for experienced, residential real estate investors.
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With a focus on providing the most aggressive terms on the market, Lyon Equities Group quickly established itself within the real estate investing space, boasting over 95% of repeat business on its books. The company's lending programs are designed to meet the unique needs of pro-level real estate investors, and in its first year alone, Lyon Equities Capital closed over $25,000,000 in residential 1-4 unit/5+ unit financing.
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As Lyon Equities continues to grow, the company remains committed to its mission of providing premier service and product for pro-level sponsors. With a focus on providing the best terms on the market for pro-level real estate investors, the company is poised for continued success in the years coming.
MISSION
Our Mission is to become a trusted partner to the most experienced real estate flippers in the USA, helping expand their business by offering the highest quality service, product, and pricing on the market.
VISION
Our Vision is to become the leading, premier-level lender for experienced real estate investors. We want to be the go-to lender for experienced flippers in the USA. We want to be the household name for residential real estate investors.
CORE VALUES
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Quality
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Simplicity
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Speed
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Precision
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Competitiveness
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Progress
ANDREW FRANCINI
Founder & CEO
Andrew is an innovative real estate finance professional with an extensive background in capital placement, real estate debt, and marketing. Prior to founding both Acqua Funding & Acqua Funding Learning, Andrew's work experience was primarily focused in the corporate mortgage finance space. Closing over $500M in loans throughout his career and founding 2 companies, Andrew has been able to leverage his experience in creating the perfect funding platform for pro level real estate investors, Lyon Equities Group.
BENJAMIN BANNING
Partner
Ben comes to Lyon Equities Group with a foundational understanding of maximizing the value of real estate without cutting corners. He has worked for brokers, developers and portfolio asset management companies. Ben’s value comes from his ability to find detail-oriented, strategic solutions for his clients as well as having a keen understanding for risk.
Ben has helped develop the credit-box at Lyon Equities and plays a crucial role in the products that Lyon offers.