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WHO WE ARE

About Alpine West Notes

A family-owned note buying company, founded by Andy and Alicia Hess.

Andy and Alicia Hess with their three daughters, family owners of Alpine West Notes

Andy and Alicia Hess with their daughters. Alpine West Notes is family-owned and operated from Danville, California.

Welcome to Alpine West Notes

Alpine West Notes was founded by a husband-and-wife team, Andy and Alicia Hess. We're a family-owned note buying company, and our whole focus is simple: putting cash back into the pockets of note holders who'd rather not wait years to collect it.

We know that selling your mortgage note is a big financial decision. The process can feel unfamiliar, even a little daunting, so we walk you through every step, in plain English, with no pressure and no obligation.

We handle every note personally and with real care, the way we'd want our own family treated. That means no call center and no junior rep handing you off. Just Andy and Alicia, start to finish.

Here's what you can count on from us: 

  • Quick closings — most in about 30 days
  • No out-of-pocket expenses for note sellers
  • A fair offer, explained clearly so you see how we got there
  • Purchase options put in writing
  • The ability to buy part of your note, not just the whole thing
  • Straightforward, honest dealings
  • You always work directly with Andy and Alicia

You're under no obligation to sell your note. Contact us today for a free note analysis, and we'll take it from there.

See What Your Note Is Worth

Co-Founder, Alpine West Notes

Alicia Hess, co-founder of Alpine West Notes

Co-Founder, Alpine West Notes

Alicia Hess

Alicia Hess is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Alpine West Notes. She and Andy have been investing in real estate since 2011, and along the way she discovered note buying while looking for a way to replace the income from her corporate career.

As an investor in first-position real estate notes, she saw firsthand the value of becoming the bank and collecting predictable, real-estate-backed payments. She also saw how much it can mean to a family on the other side of that note to have cash now instead.

Before real estate, Alicia spent more than 15 years in enterprise technology. In 2018 she moved into real estate full-time, and today Alpine West Notes lets her help people while staying present for her three daughters. She's passionate about helping note holders understand their options and make the decision that's right for them.

Andy Hess, co-founder of Alpine West Notes

Co-Founder, Alpine West Notes

Andrew Hess

Andy Hess is a real estate investor, firefighter, paramedic, and co-founder of Alpine West Notes. He and Alicia have been investing together since 2011, with a growing focus on real estate notes.

Andy spent more than 22 years as a paramedic and 12 as a firefighter. After visiting Ground Zero following the events of September 11, he knew he wanted a career dedicated to helping people, and that same drive carries into how he treats every note seller he works with.

His background in finance grew out of conversations at the firehouse, and over time he and Alicia built Alpine West Notes around a simple idea: note holders deserve someone who will explain their options honestly and let them decide. He got into notes as an investor and quickly saw the value of first-position notes backed by real estate.

His philosophy is simple: educate first, listen carefully, and make sure every client understands their choices before making a decision.

SEE WHAT YOUR NOTE IS WORTH

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