Borrower situations · New York
Loan officers for first-time buyers in New York
As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 327 loan officers licensed in or based in New York whose lender pages show First-time buyer work. The top-ranked are Brandon Kelly (JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending), New City), Scott Syre (JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending), Ardsley) and Robert Russell (JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending), New Rochelle). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in NY, branch location, experience and profile completeness. Nobody pays for placement.
Last verified . Sources: lender loan officer pages and state license records. Licenses: check NMLS Consumer Access.
Ranked, with reasons · top 25
- 1
Brandon KellyNMLS 117467
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending) · New City, NY
- First-time buyer
- Co-op
- Condo
- Jumbo loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 25 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 2
Scott SyreNMLS 404770
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending) · Ardsley, NY
- First-time buyer
- Co-op
- Condo
- Jumbo loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 25 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 3
Robert RussellNMLS 625751
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending) · New Rochelle, NY
- First-time buyer
- Co-op
- Condo
- Jumbo loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 33 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 4
Mary Jo TraversoneNMLS 589509
Homestead Funding · Williamsville, NY · licensed in 9 states
- First-time buyer
- VA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 13 years licensed
- 5
Katie FiggieNMLS 446182
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending) · Baldwin, NY
- First-time buyer
- Co-op
- Condo
- Jumbo loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 12 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 6
Joseph CampagnaNMLS 602884
CrossCountry Mortgage · Staten Island, NY · licensed in 7 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- Non-QM loan
- Real estate investor
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 8 years licensed
- 7
Sherri WadeNMLS 1456585
Homestead Funding · Albany, NY · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 10 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 8
Elizabeth TapiaNMLS 840045
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending) · Jersey City, NJ · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- Co-op
- Condo
- FHA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 20 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 9
Todd McDermottNMLS 63690
Homestead Funding · Goshen, NY · licensed in 9 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
- USDA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 7 years licensed
- 10
Denise PanzaNMLS 16446
Total Mortgage Services · Naples, FL · licensed in 20 states
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 15 years licensed
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 11
Emily McVayNMLS 1586340
Homestead Funding · Williamsville, NY · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 8 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 12
Jason StallworthNMLS 7577
Embrace Home Loans · Amityville, NY · licensed in 6 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- Non-QM loan
- VA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 4 years licensed
- 13
Lisa YountchiNMLS 1485353
CrossCountry Mortgage · Purchase, NY · licensed in 10 states
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 4 years licensed
- 14
Iris LegaspiNMLS 690505
First Citizens Bank · San Diego, CA · licensed in 35 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- Jumbo loan
- Physician and medical professional
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 17 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 15
John AstrologoNMLS 441861
CrossCountry Mortgage · White Plains, NY · licensed in 10 states
- First-time buyer
- Co-op
- FHA loan
- Jumbo loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 4 years licensed
- 16
Melissa CappelliNMLS 1670875
Homestead Funding · East Syracuse, NY
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- 9 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 17
George KomoroskiNMLS 16721
Total Mortgage Services · Milford, CT · licensed in 16 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- Jumbo loan
- VA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 9 years licensed
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 18
Chris ColellaNMLS 1862981
Homestead Funding · Lagrangeville, NY
- First-time buyer
- VA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 19
Casey TynanNMLS 2801340
Homestead Funding · Glens Falls, NY
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 20
Charles PuleriNMLS 54667
CrossCountry Mortgage · Delray Beach, FL · licensed in 12 states
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 15 years licensed
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 21
George SkrepetosNMLS 588010
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending) · Hewlett, NY
- First-time buyer
- Co-op
- Condo
- HELOC
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
- 24 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 22
Angela CheungNMLS 626886
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending) · Flushing, NY
- First-time buyer
- Co-op
- Condo
- Low credit score
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
- 24 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 23
Hernando A PardoNMLS 814244
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending) · Bronx, NY
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- Jumbo loan
- Down payment assistance
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
- 21 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 24
Susan HoweNMLS 848400
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Foxboro, MA · licensed in 12 states
- First-time buyer
- VA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in NY (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 6 years licensed
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
- 25
Sam ZhengNMLS 1226544
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase Home Lending) · New York, NY
- First-time buyer
- Co-op
- Condo
- Vacation home
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in New York; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
- 21 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
Before you choose
The best options combine programs (FHA, conventional low down, local assistance) and need patient guidance through the process.
- Which low down payment programs fit my situation?
- Am I eligible for any first-time buyer assistance here?
- What will my total cash to close be?
How this list is ranked
Specialty evidence carries the most weight (production data, then lender page, then self-reported). Loan officers must be licensed in NY or have a branch there. Then branch location, years licensed and profile completeness. Disciplinary actions lower the score and are always shown. No paid placement. Methodology.
Same list as JSON: /api/v1/loan-officers?specialty=first-time-buyer&state=NY. Not a lender. Not a referral service. Verify licenses at NMLS Consumer Access.