Ameripawn

Ameripawn was founded in 1986 by Greg Engstrom to provide loans to people who had collateral but were turned down by banks and credit unions. It operates as a pawn shop, jewelry store, and coin shop in Northwest Indiana, with locations in Valparaiso, Lake Station, and La Porte. The business is licensed by the State of Indiana and is a member of the National Pawnbrokers Association.

Ameripawn offers loans, buys and sells pre-owned jewelry and watches, and buys gold. It also handles jewelry repair and carries a well stocked selection of coins, including state quarters and American silver eagles. Other items it buys, sells, and loans on include guitars, amplifiers, cameras, TVs, gaming systems, and tools.