About
We know mortgage lending. More importantly, we know your deal.
Remember full-service gas stations? You pulled in and someone pumped your gas, cleaned your windshield, and checked your oil. That level of attention didn't just disappear — it became rare enough that people stopped expecting it.That's the gap we're filling in mortgage lending.
Bastion is a licensed mortgage broker specializing in renovation and ground-up construction financing for residential and commercial borrowers. We originate owner-occupied loans through a select group of wholesale lenders we know well, and broker investment and commercial loans through vetted capital sources we trust.
We're genuinely friendly, honest, and invested in the outcome of your transaction. We work the way people used to — attentively, directly, and with your deal top of mind from first call to closing.
What makes us different
Straight dealing
We work with lenders and capital sources we've vetted personally. Your file goes to people we know and trust — not whoever picks up the phone. That selectivity protects your time and your transaction.
You know where your file stands
Most borrowers have experienced the black hole — you submit your application and wait. We communicate proactively at every stage so you're never left guessing. No chasing required.
We know the product
Renovation and construction loans require a different level of understanding than a standard purchase. We know what lenders want to see and how to present your file. That's what keeps deals on track.
Licensed. Accountable. Compliant
Bastion operates under active NMLS licensing in every state we lend and wholesale broker. That means every transaction is handled within a regulated framework — transparent terms, documented process, and no shortcuts. We maintain licensing across multiple states for both owner-occupied and investment property transactions, and operate through properly licensed entities in each jurisdiction. You're working with a broker who is legally accountable for every file we touch.
David M. Vicini
David brings over 20 years of experience across regulated financial services, real estate capital markets, and operations leadership. He has served as Chief Investment Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer across multiple organizations — and holds FINRA licenses, California and Idaho real estate broker licenses, and active NMLS credentials.
He is a U.S. Army veteran. He built this practice on a straightforward premise: clients deserve a capital shepard who knows the product, communicates clearly, and follows through.
He is a U.S. Army veteran. He built this practice on a straightforward premise: clients deserve a capital shepard who knows the product, communicates clearly, and follows through.