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How to verify a lender

Seven checks to run before you share documents or send money to any lender — including us.

Westford Capital Group advisors reviewing a financing proposal
  1. Step 1

    Check the domain

    Genuine Westford email and links come only from westfordfinance.com. Look-alike spellings (for example "Westfort") are not us.

  2. Step 2

    Call back on a published number

    Hang up and call +1 (302) 579-5439 from our website. Never use a number supplied in an unexpected email or message.

  3. Step 3

    Never pay by gift card or crypto

    No legitimate lender asks for gift cards, cryptocurrency or payment to a personal account to release a loan.

  4. Step 4

    Bank details never change by email

    If someone emails new wiring instructions, stop and verify by phone before sending anything.

  5. Step 5

    Expect underwriting

    A real lender reviews financials, ownership and collateral. "Guaranteed approval" with no review is a red flag.

  6. Step 6

    Get terms in writing

    Read the term sheet. Our annotated term sheet explains each clause in plain English.

  7. Step 7

    Use the secure portal

    Upload documents only through the official portal on westfordfinance.com — never to a file-sharing link sent by a stranger.