Mortgage loan officer in Denver
Alex Sarkeshik (Alex Shik) is a Senior Loan Officer at Optimum First Mortgage, licensed for mortgage lending in Colorado, who helps borrowers in the Denver metro area, including Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock with purchase, refinance, jumbo, VA, FHA and self employed loans. He works remotely from Huntington Beach, California, with more than 28 years in mortgage lending.
- Loan officer
- Alex Sarkeshik (Alex Shik), Senior Loan Officer, Optimum First Mortgage. Full profile
- Licenses
- NMLS #335813 (verify). Mortgage financing only in Colorado.
- Licensed states
- Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington (14). See licensed states.
- Reviews
- 4.99 out of 5 across 250+ reviews on Zillow (November 2026)
- Serving
- the Denver metro area, including Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock, served remotely
- Contact
- Call or text (714) 470-6091 · Office 7755 Center Ave, 9th Floor, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
What to know about financing a home in Denver
Metro district taxes
Many newer Denver area neighborhoods are in a metropolitan district with its own tax on top of regular property taxes. We include it in your estimate.
HOAs and townhomes
Townhomes and condos with HOA dues are common in the Denver area, and condo projects must meet lender guidelines.
Prices near the conforming limit
Many Denver area homes are priced near the conforming loan limit, so Alex can compare conforming, high balance and jumbo options.
Loans Alex arranges for Denver borrowers
- Home purchase loans
- Refinance and cash out refinance
- Conventional loans
- Jumbo loans
- FHA loans
- VA loans
- Bank statement loans
- Self employed mortgages
- DSCR investment property loans
- Profit and loss statement loans
Program availability, terms and approval depend on your credit, income, assets, property, state and current guidelines.
Common questions
Who is a mortgage loan officer serving Denver?
Alex Sarkeshik, also known as Alex Shik, is a Senior Loan Officer at Optimum First Mortgage (NMLS #335813) with more than 28 years in mortgage lending. He works with Denver borrowers on purchase, refinance, jumbo, VA, FHA and self employed loans.
Is Alex Sarkeshik licensed to lend in Colorado?
Yes. He is licensed as a mortgage loan originator in 14 states, including Colorado: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington. You can verify his license on NMLS Consumer Access.
What are Alex Sarkeshik's reviews?
As of November 2026 his Zillow lender profile shows a 4.99 out of 5 rating across 250+ reviews, and Experience.com shows 4.99 out of 5 across 273 aggregated reviews.
Does Alex have an office in Denver?
No. Alex works from Optimum First Mortgage's office in Huntington Beach, California, and serves Colorado borrowers remotely by phone, video and electronic signing. He is licensed for mortgage lending in Colorado; his real estate license covers California only.
Does Alex publish mortgage rates?
No. Rates depend on your credit, loan amount, down payment, property and the market on the day you lock, so Alex quotes them individually with a Loan Estimate.
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