Mortgage loan officer in Tampa
Alex Sarkeshik (Alex Shik) is a Senior Loan Officer at Optimum First Mortgage, licensed for mortgage lending in Florida, who helps borrowers in Tampa Bay, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon and Wesley Chapel 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 Florida.
- 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
- Tampa Bay, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon and Wesley Chapel, 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 Tampa
Wind and flood insurance
Coastal Tampa Bay homes can need both wind and flood coverage, and insurance can change the payment more than the interest rate. Quotes should come early.
Condo reviews
Florida's newer condo inspection and reserve rules affect many older Tampa Bay buildings, so we review the association before you commit.
Relocating buyers
Many Tampa buyers are relocating from other states. Alex works remotely and can preapprove you before you arrive.
Loans Alex arranges for Tampa 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 Tampa?
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 Tampa borrowers on purchase, refinance, jumbo, VA, FHA and self employed loans.
Is Alex Sarkeshik licensed to lend in Florida?
Yes. He is licensed as a mortgage loan originator in 14 states, including Florida: 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 Tampa?
No. Alex works from Optimum First Mortgage's office in Huntington Beach, California, and serves Florida borrowers remotely by phone, video and electronic signing. He is licensed for mortgage lending in Florida; 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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