Baker Collins & Co. | Commercial Lending
Atlanta, GA
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Phone
(866) 781-9235Website
bakercollins.com/Address
260 Peachtree St Suite #1002, Atlanta, GA 30303
Google Rating
4.9 / 5.0 (103 reviews)
In Business
11 years
Reputation Summary
Baker Collins & Co. | Commercial Lending is an Atlanta, GA-based hard money lender serving real estate investors across loan types that include fix-and-flip, new construction, and rental portfolio financing. The firm holds a Google rating of 4.9 across 103 reviews, reflecting a broadly positive public signal from customers. Recurring themes in customer-sourced Google reviews include competitive rates and favorable loan terms, fast closings and quick funding, a responsive and communicative team, and a smooth overall loan process. Multiple reviewers specifically note that the team, led by Kenneth Igwe, has been helpful to first-time and newer investors, and the firm appears to offer investor education events and training courses in addition to its lending services. Reviewers also credit the team with persevering through difficult funding situations where other lenders fell through. The composite rating assigned by HardMoneySearch stands at 3.8/5.0 (Good Standing), reflecting a mixed overall assessment across available signals.
Prospective borrowers should note that customer-sourced reviews on Google include at least one account raising concerns about a delayed funding of seller proceeds after closing and a communication breakdown during that process, including an account of the company president declining to remain on a resolution email chain. These accounts represent public signals worth factoring into due diligence. No NMLS verification was confirmed for this listing, and prospective borrowers are encouraged to independently verify licensing and credentials before proceeding. No corroborated BBB rating is available, and limited third-party platform data beyond Google was found during the retrieval period.
This summary aggregates publicly available information retrieved as of 2026-07-02; users should verify details directly with the lender and official sources including NMLS Consumer Access.
Public Review Themes
8 positive / 2 negative borrower themes found across 8 linked sources.
These public review themes are extracted from third-party public sources linked below. They summarize language appearing in those sources and are not HardMoneySearch's own opinions, endorsements, or verified findings. Review the linked source material and verify details directly before relying on any lender.
What borrowers say
Competitive rates and favorable loan terms
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“I’ve been using Baker Collins for a few years and have had nothing short of great experiences each time. Kenneth and his team do phenomenal work and really work hard to get you the best rates possible. Kenneth is also one of the most professional individuals I’ve worked with. No matter what, his positive and helpful demeanor never changes. I always look forward to my next deals with Baker Collins and would highly recommend.”
“We recently closed on our first flip property using Baker Collins to secure a hard money loan. Kenneth and Kara were awesome to work with. They were super responsive and absolutely crucial to getting this deal to the closing table. They also were able to find the best rates we had seen as new investors. We’re already looking for our next deal and Baker will be our first call to secure financing!”
Fast closing / quick funding
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“We recently closed on our first flip property using Baker Collins to secure a hard money loan. Kenneth and Kara were awesome to work with. They were super responsive and absolutely crucial to getting this deal to the closing table. They also were able to find the best rates we had seen as new investors. We’re already looking for our next deal and Baker will be our first call to secure financing!”
“Baker Collins to the rescue. I’m a fairly new investor and I had a deal that was definitely a learning experience. Kenneth was able to help me turn things around and get my deal funded super fast. I am very thankful to him and Baker Collins for making the transaction as smooth as possible. I have already sent referrals to others in my network and I will definitely be back as a returning client. Thank you so much Baker Collins!”
Competitive rates and loan terms
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“I’ve been using Baker Collins for a few years and have had nothing short of great experiences each time. Kenneth and his team do phenomenal work and really work hard to get you the best rates possible. Kenneth is also one of the most professional individuals I’ve worked with. No matter what, his positive and helpful demeanor never changes. I always look forward to my next deals with Baker Collins and would highly recommend.”
“We recently closed on our first flip property using Baker Collins to secure a hard money loan. Kenneth and Kara were awesome to work with. They were super responsive and absolutely crucial to getting this deal to the closing table. They also were able to find the best rates we had seen as new investors. We’re already looking for our next deal and Baker will be our first call to secure financing!”
Responsive and communicative team
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“My experience with Baker Collins was excellent, particularly with Kenneth Igwe. He is clearly a very bright and knowledgeable executive who guided me through several challenging matters successfully. I found Kenneth and his team responsive with attention to detail and I would highly recommended them for any hard money lending.”
“Communicative, attentive, reputable, easy to work with and they get the job done. I've worked with Kenneth and the team at Baker Collins for several years and they go above and beyond in doing everything they can to get deals done and provide the best service possible. 10/10”
Smooth, seamless loan process
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“I had the opportunity to recently work with Kenneth and the team at Baker-Collins for a need to get funding for some repairs needed for my house. This was the most impressive process that I've had as an investor, and I was able to get my financing completed in a seemless, straight-forward manner. I was able to get the project that I needed started and completed without delay, and it wouldn't have been able to be completed had it not been for the knowledgeable, kind, and supportive team with Bake”
“It is a pleasure to give Baker Collins & Co. a 5-Star review initially before closing on my new construction loan. The process has been seamless and Kenneth Igwe and Kara Palencia have been wonderful to work with. They guide you through the process from start to finish and are always available to answer your questions.”
Helpful for new/first-time investors
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“Baker Collins to the rescue. I’m a fairly new investor and I had a deal that was definitely a learning experience. Kenneth was able to help me turn things around and get my deal funded super fast. I am very thankful to him and Baker Collins for making the transaction as smooth as possible. I have already sent referrals to others in my network and I will definitely be back as a returning client. Thank you so much Baker Collins!”
“I am a new investor and I had a deal that was handled seamlessly. Kenneth was able to help me get my deal to the closing table and funded fast. I am very thankful to him and Baker Collins for making the transaction as smooth as possible. I will be sending referrals to other investors in my network and I will definitely be back as a returning client. Thank you so much Ken Igwe and Baker Collins!”
Investor education and training offered
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“Recently attended an event hosted by Baker Collins - I left the course more educated than I honestly anticipated. Kenneth is very well-spoken & takes the time to ensure you're grasping what it is that he is teaching. By participating actively and defining your personal actions this course is an enabler for all your future ambitious goals. I totally enjoyed it. Perfect explanations, lots of examples and case studies. Highly recommended to anyone looking to get education regarding investment and p”
“I completed Baker Collins & Company private money course Wednesday evening online with instructor Kenneth. I would like to share my personal experience. First let me start of stating how many private money companies are not only providing capital for your real estate investments but provide training from A - Z with how private money works. The class touched on all points that are needed from getting approve for loan and completing your renovation. Most importantly for me class consist of example”
Perseveres to find funding in difficult situations
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“When we began our real estate development project, we thought we had a lender in place, only to find out in the 11th hour that the terms had changed and the deal was unacceptable to us. We turned to Baker Collins for help and our broker, Kenneth Igwe went right to work lining up potential lenders. Even in a difficult market thanks to economic challenges and lenders heading for the exits, Kenneth remained fully engaged and was relentless until he found a match for us. Taylor Estates is back on tr”
“I really enjoyed working with Kenneth. He really made me feel like my project was the only project he was working on. Even through all we had been going through with the pandemic, he found a way to get my deal funded. He understood my situation and put his best foot forward to make it happen. Baker Collins will always have a client in me!”
Delayed funding after closing
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“Update: Closing was at 11am and as of 3:30 they still haven't funded the seller proceeds. We contacted the President Kenneth Igwe and his was response was "All, Please remove me from this email chain." Tomorrow is a bank holiday so I don't know if we're going to get paid today or at all? I wasn’t the direct client — I was the seller working with the buyer’s lender, Baker Collins & Co. However, I’ve been very involved in coordinating the closing because I’m scheduled to leave the country for thre”
Poor communication from staff during closing process
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“Update: Closing was at 11am and as of 3:30 they still haven't funded the seller proceeds. We contacted the President Kenneth Igwe and his was response was "All, Please remove me from this email chain." Tomorrow is a bank holiday so I don't know if we're going to get paid today or at all? I wasn’t the direct client — I was the seller working with the buyer’s lender, Baker Collins & Co. However, I’ve been very involved in coordinating the closing because I’m scheduled to leave the country for thre”
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