Equiquest is a Long Island–based private hard money lender, dedicated to—and built by—Long Islanders, for Long Island investors. Founded by Michael DeAngelis and his family in 2020, Equiquest was created to give local real estate investors a trusted, fast, and flexible source of capital. We offer a full range of asset-backed loan products designed to help you seize opportunities and scale profitably.

But we’re more than just a lender. With deep financial insight, hyper-local market expertise, and real-world deal experience, we understand what it takes to succeed in the Long Island market.

Think of us as your co-pilot—navigating complexities, saving you time and money, and helping you generate stronger returns on every investment.

At Equiquest, we don’t just fund deals—we fuel long-term success.