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# HELOC loan officers in Connecticut

As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 30 loan officers licensed in or based in Connecticut whose lender pages show HELOC work. The top-ranked are Daniel McDermott (CrossCountry Mortgage, Montvale), William J. Gill (Total Mortgage Services, Fairfield) and Jared Maxwell (Embrace Home Loans, Middletown). 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. **[Daniel McDermott](https://lendb.ai/lo/daniel-mcdermott-430030)** (NMLS 430030), CrossCountry Mortgage, Montvale, NJ
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 14 years licensed
2. **[William J. Gill](https://lendb.ai/lo/william-gill-453608)** (NMLS 453608), Total Mortgage Services, Fairfield, CT
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Branch in Connecticut
   - 8 years licensed
3. **[Jared Maxwell](https://lendb.ai/lo/jared-maxwell-19167)** (NMLS 19167), Embrace Home Loans, Middletown, RI
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 15 years licensed
4. **[Anthony Desano](https://lendb.ai/lo/anthony-desano-12319)** (NMLS 12319), Embrace Home Loans, Middletown, RI
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 6 years licensed
5. **[Coleman Bales](https://lendb.ai/lo/coleman-bales-1993122)** (NMLS 1993122), Atlantic Coast Mortgage, Fairfax, VA
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 1 years licensed
6. **[Brandon Parenti](https://lendb.ai/lo/brandon-parenti-1187141)** (NMLS 1187141), CrossCountry Mortgage, Prospect, CT
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Branch in Connecticut
   - 8 years licensed
7. **[Debbie O'Rourke](https://lendb.ai/lo/debbie-o-rourke-21486)** (NMLS 21486), CrossCountry Mortgage, Newton, MA
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 25 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
8. **[Maryann Taormina](https://lendb.ai/lo/maryann-taormina-28020)** (NMLS 28020), CrossCountry Mortgage, Tampa, FL
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 15 years licensed
9. **[Nic Bucca](https://lendb.ai/lo/nic-bucca-1086681)** (NMLS 1086681), Lit Financial Corporation
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 12 years licensed
10. **[Phil Russo](https://lendb.ai/lo/philip-russo-8676)** (NMLS 8676), CrossCountry Mortgage, Wayne, PA
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 15 years licensed
11. **[Christopher Keelin](https://lendb.ai/lo/christopher-keelin-63764)** (NMLS 63764), CrossCountry Mortgage, Denville, NJ
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 15 years licensed
12. **[Jake Healy](https://lendb.ai/lo/john-healy-1028904)** (NMLS 1028904), CrossCountry Mortgage, Delray Beach, FL
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 13 years licensed
13. **[David Pickering](https://lendb.ai/lo/david-pickering-12134)** (NMLS 12134), CrossCountry Mortgage, Cleveland, OH
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 14 years licensed
14. **[Justin Lieberman](https://lendb.ai/lo/justin-lieberman-17836)** (NMLS 17836), CrossCountry Mortgage, Union, NJ
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 11 years licensed
15. **[Al Rapoport](https://lendb.ai/lo/albert-rapoport-60865)** (NMLS 60865), CrossCountry Mortgage, Union, NJ
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 11 years licensed
16. **[Brad Benson](https://lendb.ai/lo/bradley-benson-373382)** (NMLS 373382), CrossCountry Mortgage, Tampa, FL
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 12 years licensed
17. **[Scott Schneiderman](https://lendb.ai/lo/scott-schneiderman-219043)** (NMLS 219043), CrossCountry Mortgage, Chicago, IL
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 10 years licensed
18. **[Stephanie Carvalho](https://lendb.ai/lo/stephanie-carvalho-1501258)** (NMLS 1501258), CrossCountry Mortgage, Union, NJ
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 8 years licensed
19. **[Nic Hasselwander](https://lendb.ai/lo/nicholas-hasselwander-1499392)** (NMLS 1499392), CrossCountry Mortgage, Overland Park, KS
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 9 years licensed
20. **[Barry Koven](https://lendb.ai/lo/barry-koven-404510)** (NMLS 404510), CrossCountry Mortgage, Brooklyn, NY
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 7 years licensed
21. **[Matt Schwartz](https://lendb.ai/lo/matthew-schwartz-151017)** (NMLS 151017), CrossCountry Mortgage, Southlake, TX
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 6 years licensed
22. **[Jennifer Marie Smith](https://lendb.ai/lo/jennifer-smith-1215018)** (NMLS 1215018), CrossCountry Mortgage, Orlando, FL
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 7 years licensed
23. **[Natalie Malinowski](https://lendb.ai/lo/natalie-malinowski-2050805)** (NMLS 2050805), CrossCountry Mortgage, Topsfield, MA
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 5 years licensed
24. **[Brian Shapiro](https://lendb.ai/lo/brian-shapiro-284035)** (NMLS 284035), CrossCountry Mortgage, Southfield, MI
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 6 years licensed
25. **[Danielle Petilli](https://lendb.ai/lo/danielle-petilli-1478319)** (NMLS 1478319), CrossCountry Mortgage, Union, NJ
   - Lists HELOC on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Licensed in CT (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - 4 years licensed

## Questions to ask

- What combined loan-to-value do you allow?
- Is the rate variable, and are there fixed-rate draw options?
- Are there annual fees or early closure fees?

Cite as: LenDb.ai, https://lendb.ai/s/heloc/connecticut.

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