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canonical_url: https://lendb.ai/s/co-op/connecticut
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# Co-op loan officers in Connecticut

As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 26 loan officers licensed in or based in Connecticut whose lender pages show Co-op work. The top-ranked are Christopher Albanese (CrossCountry Mortgage, Durango), Susan Lake (CrossCountry Mortgage, Denville) and John Astrologo (CrossCountry Mortgage, White Plains). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in CT, branch location, experience and profile completeness. Nobody pays for placement.

## Ranked, with reasons

1. **[Christopher Albanese](https://lendb.ai/lo/christopher-albanese-63768)** (NMLS 63768), CrossCountry Mortgage, Durango, CO
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 6 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
2. **[Susan Lake](https://lendb.ai/lo/susan-lake-61474)** (NMLS 61474), CrossCountry Mortgage, Denville, NJ
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 3 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
3. **[John Astrologo](https://lendb.ai/lo/john-astrologo-441861)** (NMLS 441861), CrossCountry Mortgage, White Plains, NY
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 4 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
4. **[Beth Lewis](https://lendb.ai/lo/beth-lewis-219774)** (NMLS 219774), CrossCountry Mortgage, Evanston, IL
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 15 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
5. **[Tim Galu](https://lendb.ai/lo/timothy-a-galu-209142)** (NMLS 209142), Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Stamford, CT
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Branch in Connecticut
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
6. **[Nicole McCarthy](https://lendb.ai/lo/nicole-mccarthy-63737)** (NMLS 63737), CrossCountry Mortgage, Union, NJ
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 7 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
7. **[Scott Nadler](https://lendb.ai/lo/scott-nadler-385124)** (NMLS 385124), CrossCountry Mortgage, Brooklyn, NY
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 7 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
8. **[Barry Koven](https://lendb.ai/lo/barry-koven-404510)** (NMLS 404510), CrossCountry Mortgage, Brooklyn, NY
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 7 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
9. **[Peter Lucia](https://lendb.ai/lo/peter-lucia-157015)** (NMLS 157015), CrossCountry Mortgage, Brooklyn, NY
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 8 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
10. **[Mary Anne Conner](https://lendb.ai/lo/mary-anne-conner-624106)** (NMLS 624106), JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending), Orange, CT
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Branch in Connecticut; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
   - 20 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
11. **[Jay de Castro](https://lendb.ai/lo/jay-de-castro-625145)** (NMLS 625145), JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending), Greenwich, CT
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Branch in Connecticut; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
12. **[Kim Hafford](https://lendb.ai/lo/kim-hafford-626129)** (NMLS 626129), JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending), New Haven, CT
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Branch in Connecticut; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
13. **[Diane Westerback](https://lendb.ai/lo/diane-westerback-1526059)** (NMLS 1526059), CrossCountry Mortgage, Brooklyn, NY
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 7 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
14. **[John Gnisci](https://lendb.ai/lo/john-gnisci-727328)** (NMLS 727328), CrossCountry Mortgage, Sarasota, FL
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 5 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
15. **[David Rodriguez](https://lendb.ai/lo/david-rodriguez-539922)** (NMLS 539922), CrossCountry Mortgage, Brooklyn, NY
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 5 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
16. **[Michael Sieja](https://lendb.ai/lo/michael-sieja-64666)** (NMLS 64666), CrossCountry Mortgage, Purchase, NY
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 4 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
17. **[Michael Bomparola](https://lendb.ai/lo/michael-bomparola-685473)** (NMLS 685473), CrossCountry Mortgage, Brooklyn, NY
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 4 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
18. **[Tony Ayala](https://lendb.ai/lo/anthony-ayala-626691)** (NMLS 626691), CrossCountry Mortgage, Brooklyn, NY
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 3 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
19. **[Melora Love](https://lendb.ai/lo/tressa-love-408782)** (NMLS 408782), CrossCountry Mortgage, Union, NJ
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 2 years licensed
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
20. **[Steven Bueti](https://lendb.ai/lo/steven-bueti-55351)** (NMLS 55351), CrossCountry Mortgage, Purchase, NY
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
21. **[Darryl Wattree](https://lendb.ai/lo/darryl-wattree-135210)** (NMLS 135210), JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending), Stamford, CT
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Branch in Connecticut; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
22. **[Kerry Gulick](https://lendb.ai/lo/kerry-gulick-729884)** (NMLS 729884), JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending), Fairfield, CT
   - Lists Co-op on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Branch in Connecticut; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
   - No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb

## Questions to ask

- Do you lend on co-op shares in this building, or have you before?
- How do you coordinate with the co-op board package and recognition agreement?
- What maximum financing does this building allow?

Cite as: LenDb.ai, https://lendb.ai/s/co-op/connecticut.

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