Cogo Capital — The Private Money Company Reviews 181

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a broker on a deal with my borrower Eddie (leaving his last name off for his privacy). This was a smooth process from start to finish. My loan officer Bill Koder is a phenomenal communicator,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abie did an great job analyzing loans! I could call or email her anytime, and she was always right on top of whatever needed to happen next. If additional details or documents were required, she promp... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their entire sales team engages in Bait and Switch tactics including their leadership team. Over promise and under deliver most of the time that creates lots of tension. People go on vacation and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My name is Dale Williams, owner of Investment Capital Solutions, LLC. I've had the awesome privilege of working with the very best loan analyst I know in the business. It has been a great pleasure to... See more

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  1. Non-Bank Financial Service
  2. Financial Consultant

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As a full-service Private Money lender, we do most of the leg-work for you, while you build up your real estate portfolio and cash-flow all your deals. Whether it's for wholesale, rehab, or buy and hold for long-term cash investment deals, Cogo Capital® delivers fast and easy access to Private Money. We're an equity-based lender which means we care more about the property's merits, and don't focus on bad credit, recent foreclosures, or bankruptcy.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Job Mr. Lepsch!

Mr. Travis Lepsch really went to bat for me to get me to the finish line of closing my refinance deal. Through his calls he continually kept me informed of next steps in the process. He was readily available to answer all questions. What is typically a very stressful process Mr. Lepsch made the process seem less so. Which I truly appreciated! Hoping to do business with him again !

December 28, 2023
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I must give special praise to Bill…

I must give special praise to Bill Koder and Ernest Mendez, who were absolutely instrumental in ensuring the success of this loan. Their meticulous due diligence, as well as their unflagging communication with all parties involved, made this transaction a triumph. It's evident that their expertise and commitment reflect the high standards that COGO Capital sets for its team.

August 31, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It has really been a great week…

It has really been a great week coordinating with Mr. “AWESOME JD” Josh Downing and helping me and Peggy with travel arrangements to Coeur D’ Lane for 5 days in October. JD connected me with a young Loan Officer named Eric Radamencher.I see you must pride yourself in finding young talent, because he is a great communicator and helped me tremendously. He introduced me to what I think is the most awesome tool Cogo has! The Collateral DNA tool. Eric explained the numbers to me and gave some great tips, plus he gave me his number and email. Very rare to find such a young man with that much motivation. Someone give Eric a hug and a handshake from me and Peggy! Wow! We can’t wait to meet everyone!

August 30, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nick Fiacco was a great consultant and…

Nick Fiacco was a great consultant and motivator when I reached out to COGO with questions on certification and brokering aspects. He really took time to explain things as simply as possible so it was easier to understand and get the ball rolling. Looking forward to closing my first deal!

August 24, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first closing

This was my first closing as a broker on the deal and it went well. Everyone involved worked well together. I am excited to get started on my next one!

July 20, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bait and Switch

Bait and Switch. They sent a term sheet which was actually downright attractive so I paid the $197 application fee. The term sheet they THEN gave me for my loan was nothing like the one they baited me with and they were totally unworkable for my deal. It looked it was for someone else's loan There were also fees that I saw disclosed for the first time.

They have a link for requests for refunds/customer services. Still, after 2 inquiries, not even an acknowledgement that there was an issue.

Anyone can go to their website and generate a Proof of Funds for $14.97. Embarrassing, because my seller did exactly that, without any of my loan details, and generated the exact same letter I had given to him.

They took and took and returned absolutely nothing of value.

Lessons learned: gold cross = red flag, "have a blessed day" = "see ya"

June 15, 2023
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointedly First COGO Loan Brokered

We went from a 30-day closing to a 60-day closing with no other notice than the loan was stuck in underwriting in a company other than COGO Capital. The loan had been shopped out and COGO's loan officer had no control or influence whatsoever until the other company's underwriter returned it. We were expecting to close end of January and no one could tell us if the borrower had to produce some other document or what needed to be done. I do not think that sending your loans to another company to be underwritten is in COGO's best interest.

Also, when my broker fee check was received, it was for 1/2 point. I don't believe I ever asked for only 1/2 point. COGO will have to produce my agreement to such an arrangement.

On a positive note, all the points of contact at COGO Capital were very understanding, appreciative, kind and warm.

March 21, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The greatest lending. Group I have dealt with in a long time !

These guys where the most efficient and effective group I have dealt with in years. Their communication was top of the line they answered all of my questions and made the entire process seamless and simple and I definitely look forward. To greatly working with The team at COGO for a long time. Thank you guys so much !!

November 29, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my second loan with Cogo Capital

This is my second loan with Cogo Capital and they are always friendly and eager to help. We used Gateway Title to do the closing. This is my 3rd time using them as well and I love know everyone by name and they know me when I call. All of the staff at Cogo now know me and it is nice when you get a familiar voice on the phone. I plan on using Cogo Capital for all of my investment needs. They make the process seamless and easy to understand.

November 4, 2022
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Please Fix My Cancellation, Dont Steal From ME!

I did the $30,000 Mentorship package. Then I got sold the VA (Virtual Asisstant) $6,000 starter 20 hrs. I needed to cancel that, tried to by phone, but no one returned call. I never did get the VA. I emailed "Customer Care" & got the legalize e-mail saying I had 3 biz days, we're not going to refund you 6k. So this company wants to keep my 6k for a VA I never got after I tried to cancel???

November 9, 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My first is out of the way!

The loan process took a bit longer than I expected. It is my first loan with COGO. I learned a lot along the way as to how the process works best. I need to remember to get certain items done so that things can go smoother next time.

October 25, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was a good one

The experience was a good one. The cogo team made me provide alot of information but they move very fast once all documents are received. The company members all have a great attitude and great customer service.

September 22, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grateful with you CoGo Capital and the team

I was having a very difficult moment with one of my deals. I had a house ready to be sold under a contract and something from the county stopped me and required more time to finish that part of the process, however I didn't have that time and I just thought for the first moment try CoGo Capital (heard a lot, never give the shot before), to find out that since the first moment Robert Homewood and later Kimberly Rowe, did everything possible to meet my tight and very precise situation. They helped me HUGE, they saved me from being in a default with my other lender and I just want to say THANK YUO to you Both and the rest of the team. This means a lot to me. You literally saved my business. You CoGo Capital said yes from the beginning, they promised me be on time, they did and now I will just finish my process, sold the house, paid everyone and count with CoGo Capital for many and many more deals. Thank you!!!

August 3, 2022
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