Since 1984, Equity Now in New York City, has been a leader in the mortgage industry. They are a direct mortgage lender, not a broker. That means they do everything under one roof: evaluating the application, reviewing the appraisal, approving the loan and writing the check. As a direct mortgage lender they make the lending decisions so they can close your loan quickly, in as few as eight days. Over the last 25 years Equity Now has established a reputation for serving clients in a straightforward, honest, professional manner.