New York Loan Company

Strapped for cash? This luxe Diamond District store pegs itself as an “upscale collateral lender,” and indeed owner Jordan Tabach-Bank’s private suite is tastefully decorated, its cream walls adorned with clips from Crain’s and other econ rags. Your consultation will include refreshments followed by an in-depth assessment of the value of the jewelry, fine art or memorabilia you’d like to (temporarily) give up in exchange for a high-value cash loan—the collateral here is your object itself.