Our Programs

At The Franzese Group, our Long Island Mortgage Programs are designed to meet every borrower’s unique needs. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or looking to refinance, we offer flexible options that make financing clear and accessible. Explore our Non-QM, FHA, VA, Conventional, and Second Lien programs below.

Non-QM Programs

DSCR — Investor Cash-Flow Loan

Qualifies using the property’s rental income rather than your personal income. If market rent covers the payment and expenses, you may qualify.

P&L (Profit & Loss Statement) Loan

Qualifies self-employed borrowers using CPA-prepared profit and loss statements instead of tax returns.

Bank Statement Loan — Self-Employed Friendly

Qualifies using 12 or 24 months of bank statements instead of tax returns. Designed for self-employed borrowers with strong cash flow.

Full Doc Non-QM

Conventional-style documentation for borrowers who do not fit agency guidelines. Helpful for self-employed profiles or recent credit events.

WVOE — Written Verification of Employment

Verifies income with an employer’s written confirmation instead of tax returns or W-2s. Useful when standard docs are hard to provide.

1099 Income Loan — Independent Contractor Solution

Uses 1099 forms and bank deposits to verify income. Perfect for gig workers and contractors without W-2s.

Asset Utilization Loan — Wealth-Based Qualification

Allows borrowers to qualify based on liquid assets instead of employment or income. Great for retirees or high-net-worth clients.

Foreign National Loan — Financing for Non-Residents

Designed for international buyers without U.S. credit or income. Qualification is based on foreign assets and property value.

ITIN Loan — Alternative ID Mortgage

For borrowers without a Social Security number. Uses an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to secure financing.

FHA Programs

FHA Purchase Loan — Accessible Homeownership

Government-backed mortgage designed to help more people become homeowners. Allows for lower credit scores and higher debt-to-income ratios than most conventional loans.

FHA Rate & Term Refinance — Adjust Your Loan

Lets current homeowners refinance to improve their interest rate or change the loan term. A good fit for those seeking more affordable or stable payments.

FHA Cash-Out Refinance — Unlock Your Equity

Refinance your existing mortgage into a larger one and receive the difference in cash. Useful for renovations, debt consolidation, or other major expenses.

FHA Streamline Refinance — Simplified Option for Qualified FHA Borrowers

An easy way for qualified, existing FHA borrowers to lower their rate or change terms with less paperwork. Typically requires no income verification or full appraisal.

FHA 203(k) Limited — Light Renovation Loan

Finances smaller home improvements or cosmetic updates by rolling the cost into your FHA mortgage. Covers non-structural repairs and upgrades.

FHA 203(k) Standard — Full Renovation Loan

Combines the purchase or refinance of a home with major renovation financing in one loan. Covers structural repairs and larger projects under HUD oversight.

*Hartford Funding, Ltd. (“the Company”) is a private mortgage lender. The Company is not affiliated with, endorsed by, acting on behalf of, or at the direction of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Government, or any other government agency.

VA Programs

VA Purchase Loan

Exclusive to eligible veterans, service members, and surviving spouses. Offers no down payment, no private mortgage insurance, and flexible credit requirements.

VA Cash-Out Refinance

Lets eligible borrowers replace their existing mortgage with a larger VA loan and receive the difference in cash. Useful for renovations, debt payoff, or other needs.

VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)

Also known as the “VA Streamline.” Simplifies refinancing an existing VA loan into a lower rate or better terms, usually with less paperwork.

VA Renovation Loan

Combines home purchase or refinance with renovation financing in one VA-backed loan, allowing veterans to upgrade or repair properties while retaining their VA entitlement.

*Hartford Funding, Ltd. (“the Company”) is a private mortgage lender. The Company is not affiliated with, endorsed by, acting on behalf of, or at the direction of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Federal Government, or any other government agency.

Conventional Programs

Conventional Loan

Standard mortgage not backed by the government. Competitive rates and flexible terms for well-qualified borrowers.

Rate & Term Refinance

Refinance to improve your interest rate, your loan term, or both. Little to no cash taken out.

Cash-Out Refinance

Replace your mortgage with a larger one and receive the difference in cash. Useful for renovations, debt consolidation, or major expenses.

Conventional High-Balance

Conforming loan option for areas where home prices exceed the standard conforming limit. Suitable for higher-priced properties.

HomeReady® (Fannie Mae)

Affordable conventional option for low- to moderate-income borrowers with flexible credit and income features.

Home Possible® (Freddie Mac)

Affordable conventional option for low- to moderate-income borrowers with flexible qualification and homebuyer education.

HomeOne® (Freddie Mac)

First-time buyer program with simplified conventional financing and no geographic or income caps.

RefiNow℠ (Fannie Mae)

Refinance option aimed at lower-income borrowers with simplified underwriting to help reduce monthly payments.

Refi Possible℠ (Freddie Mac)

Refinance option aimed at lower-income borrowers with streamlined requirements to help lower payments.

HomeStyle® Renovation (Fannie Mae)

Buy or refinance and roll approved renovation costs into a single conventional loan. Works for small updates or major projects.

CHOICERenovation® (Freddie Mac)

Conventional mortgage that finances home repairs or improvements within the loan. Can pair with other Freddie programs when eligible.

CHOICEReno eXPress® (Freddie Mac)

Streamlined renovation option for smaller-scale projects under the CHOICERenovation umbrella.

HomeStyle® Energy (Fannie Mae)

Conventional mortgage feature that finances energy or resiliency upgrades as part of a purchase or refinance. Can complement HomeStyle Renovation.

Second Lien Programs

Closed End Second — Full Doc

Traditional second mortgage using standard income documentation. Provides lump-sum access to equity while keeping the first mortgage in place.

Closed End Second — Bank Statement

Qualifies self-employed borrowers using 12 or 24 months of bank statements instead of tax returns.

Closed End Second — P&L

Uses CPA-prepared profit and loss statements to qualify self-employed borrowers without requiring full tax returns.

Closed End Second — 1099

Tailored for independent contractors. Uses 1099 forms and deposits as income verification.

Closed End Second — WVOE

Income verified through a written confirmation from the employer instead of traditional tax documentation.

Closed End Second — Asset Utilization

Allows high-net-worth borrowers to qualify using liquid assets in place of employment or tax documents.

Closed End Second — DSCR

Investor program qualifying based on rental income compared to housing expense, rather than personal income.

HELOC — Home Equity Line of Credit (Revolving)

A revolving line of credit secured by home equity. Flexible access to funds while keeping the first mortgage intact.

ZOOM Reverse Mortgage

HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage)

Reverse mortgage for homeowners aged 62 and older. Converts home equity into funds you can receive as a lump sum, monthly payments, a line of credit, or a combination—without monthly mortgage payments. Borrower never owes more than home’s value.

HECM for Purchase

Special HECM variant that lets eligible buyers use home equity to purchase a new primary residence in a single transaction, with flexible payment delivery options instead of a traditional mortgage.

HomeSafe® (Proprietary Jumbo Reverse Mortgage)

Private reverse mortgage for borrowers (usually 55+) with higher-value homes. Offers access to more of your equity than HECMs, no mortgage insurance, and multiple payout options like lump sum, monthly disbursements, or credit line.

HomeSafe Second

A second-lien reverse mortgage that lets qualified borrowers tap into their equity while keeping their first mortgage intact and without making additional monthly mortgage payments. Built for those wanting funds, without altering their existing financing.

Co-Op Reverse Mortgage

A proprietary reverse mortgage for eligible co-op homeowners (typically in New York). Secured by shares or interest in the cooperative, allowing seniors (62+) to tap equity without monthly payments. Borrowers must receive co-op board approval.

Construction / Fix & Flip Programs

New Construction Loan

Custom short-term financing for building from the ground up—whether single-family or multi-family. Includes builder-friendly draw schedules and one-on-one project support.

Fix & Flip Loan

Fast, streamlined financing to purchase and renovate properties. Ideal for investors looking to rehab and resell quickly with full-service support, from application through project completion.

Non-Mortgage Financing

Bridge Loans

Short-term real estate financing used to bridge the gap until long-term funding is in place.

Hard Money Loans

Fast, asset-backed capital for real estate investors. Flexible on credit score—focuses on collateral.

Commercial Mortgage Placement

Tailored financing options for commercial properties across retail, office, multi-family, mixed-use, industrial sectors.

Business Term Loans

Fixed lump-sum capital with predictable repayment schedules, ideal for expansion, projects, or working capital.

Business Lines of Credit

Revolving credit that businesses can draw from as needed to manage cash flow or recurring expenses.

Equipment Financing

Loans designed specifically to purchase or refinance business equipment, using the equipment itself as collateral.

Merchant Cash Advance

Immediate funding based on future credit card or debit card sales—repayment via a portion of daily card receipts.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, our clients trust us to make financing clear and stress-free. These stories highlight the guidance, transparency, and personal service that define The Franzese Group experience.

Dean is an amazing professional he invests him self in every deal. He took our concerns serious when ever we would have questions he was quick to investigate and get back to us with an answer. He guided us every step of the way, when a problem would come up navigate us in the right path that would help our situation. We trusted him and he did not disappoint. I recommend Dean and his team to anyone looking for effectiveness, dedication and results they made this entire experience worth it.

    Adriána Leon from East Hampton, NY

    Dean our Broker

    Dean has been a great. He has helped my family refinance our home twice and also help us purchase a new home, All of this was done with good interest rate.

      Terry Igbinosun from New York, NY

      Dean Anthony Franzese Hartford Funding LTD

      I had the pleasure of working with Dean as my mortgage lender, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Dean's professionalism, expertise, and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Dean was always available to answer any questions I had and provided personalized guidance every step of the way. I highly recommend Dean to anyone in need of his services. Thank you, Dean, for your exceptional service !

        Daniel J Graziose from Huntington, NY

        Amazing, Professional, Best in the business

        Dean and the team at Hartford were excellent in every facet of this proccess. My family and I had multiple moving parts including credit score issues as well as sel-employment related income variables. Dean and the team were extremely communicative through what we thought would be a difficult proccess. They streamlined everything and made my family and I feel comfortable and confident we would get this done despite our personal obstacles. We did that, and we received a lower rate as well as near no closing cost. I would recommend Dean and the team to anyone and I will be using him for all future business

          justind7288 from New York, NY

          Mortgage Re-finance

          Dean is very professional at his job explain everything his the best everything was exactly what he said it will be his the best i will recommend thanks

            MariaVelez968 from New York, NY

            Extremely happy

            Dean and his team were amazing from start to finish. We had a difficult closing and the Hartford team made everything easy. Communication is top notch, work was done fast and Dean and his team were amazing from start to finish. I'd give them 10 stars if I could!!

              Erika Ruppert from East Stroudsburg, PA

              Don't Look Anywhere Else!

              My wife and I were a bit hesitant about refinancing with a cash-out in order to renovate our current home because of the current state of the housing market but every time we came up with a reason not to go through with it Dean would patiently let us express our concerns and he would take his time and go over the pros and the cons with no fluff, just the facts. We appreciated that so much because we know from previous experiences how many times lenders and real estate agents will tell you just what you want to hear just to seal the deal . You won't find that with Dean because he's a straight shooter and from his tone and presence we get that he wants help his clients and won't pressure them into making financial decisions that will hurt them long term and he's even expressed that. We never felt pressured through the whole process and we feel confident that we made the right decision. Like anything else in life there's always risk involved when making big financial decisions but Dean put us in a place where we could clearly see how the advantages far outweighed the risks. Dean's candidness and knowledge and patience in sharing that knowledge made this so much easier than our previous refinance experience that we wish we would have done it sooner. When we're ready to make the move and sell our current home and move into our forever home Dean will be our guy. Don't hesitate, call him.

                Dave from New York, NY

                Don't look any further!

                Closed on time and closing costs was as expected. He was available whenever I needed him. Great helper and good communicator. I will recommend him to anyone who need help with the mortgage.

                  AkhterHussain from New York, NY

                  Top of the line mortgage lender

                  Dean was AMAZING! From our first conversation he confidently told me that he could get me close on my house and he meant what he said. My transaction was very complicated but he always had a solution to whatever problem came up, he never made me feel overwhelmed even though there was so much going on around closing on this house. Bottom line is if Dean cannot get you a mortgage, no one else in America can! It was an absolute pleasure working with him and i will be sure to recommend him to all my friends and family members.

                    unique chica88 from West Milford, NJ

                    Simply the BEST

                    Dean was wonderful, he was informative and was able to answer any concerns through the process.. He made sure we remained on schedule and we closed on time. In kept me updated and was willing to review anything I needed to remain informed . The refinance went smoothly and the rates were as expected. Great experience and other family members are very happy with their experience. I will be using Dean for all future endeavors.

                      maria from New York, NY

                      Dean

                      From Day 1, Dean was the best I have ever dealt with in the Mortgage Lending business. I am self-employed which was a bit of a challenge at times, but Dean persevered through it all and made it happen! Every step of the way he guided me with care and attention. I am thrilled with the rate, terms, and overall experience. I am VERY comfortable and eager to recommend him to all my friends, family and colleagues. Thank you again Dean for doing what you do best!

                        Seth Rose from Massapequa, NY

                        Best of the Best

                        Amazing attitude and dedication. Dean was always on top of every situation throughout the process and had a great attitude at all times. Highly recommend him !!!

                          Aria from New York, NY

                          The most professional mortgage banker I have ever worked with!

                          Excellent service, rates came in better than I expected and we close very quickly . Our representative , dean guided me every step of the way .; and was available all hours of the day .

                            MichaelFranco24 from Melville, NY

                            Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers Corp

                            Dean is very professional and super knowledgeable. He is very helpful and understanding. Always there to answer my calls, emails and questions. Dean went above and beyond to make sure I got the lowest costs and rate than expected. Because of Dean’s knowledge and help, the whole process was very smooth and we were able to close on time. It was a wonderful experience having Dean as my loan officer. He is friendly, fast and easy to get along with. Dean is the perfect person for the job. I highly recommend him!

                              tedemartis from Centereach, NY

                              Dean is excellent! The perfect person for the job.

                              Dean worked on 3 loans for us simultaneously. 2 were refinances and 1 was a new home purchase. Every other lender lead nowhere with many not calling back or making unfulfilled promises. Dean got the job done with the right attitude and dedication. We couldn’t have done it without him. Our family highly recommended him for your mortgage needs!

                                Garry1979 from New York, NY

                                Great Communication and Very Reliable

                                Dean was amazing! We are first time home buyers and he made the process super easy by always being available to answer any questions & keep things moving.

                                  Samantha B. from Elmont, NY

                                  5 stars

                                  Dean Anthony, is very knowledgeable and he helped me on every aspect of the home buying process. Took his time to explain everything. Great person !!!

                                    Simon R from New York, NY

                                    Excellent guy

                                    Dean was excellent to work with. Really was able to exceed my expectations and get us to closing on time and under excepted/estimated cost. High quality service and very professional! Thanks Dean!

                                      zuser201708291656558 from Blairstown Township, NJ

                                      Closed on Time! Excellent Experience!

                                      Dean was very professional, stayed in contact throughout the entire process and was a wealthy of knowledge and resources. He made the process easy for me and worked in my best interest.

                                        Cameron from Bridgeport, CT

                                        Thanks Dean

                                        Dean helped me with refinancing my house, all process was smooth and fast , and I was very impressed by his high professionalism. Working with Dean was great experience! Therefore, I contact Dean second time and now with home loan. Dean as previously and now navigated me through the process and made me feel at ease. Everything was done timely, and meat all my expectations. I would highly recommend Dean to anyone looking for mortgage or refinancing. I can ensure that with extremely professional loan officer like Dean you will be on a great hands!

                                          stonienerima from Port Charlotte, FL

                                          Excellent service!

                                          Easy process! Answered all the questions i have asked also gave me enough time to make my decision. I will definitely recommend Mr. Dean in a similar situation.

                                            Faruq Mohammad from New York, NY

                                            Dean Anthony Franzese

                                            Mr. Franzese utilized his expertise and patience to guide me through the arduous loan process. All info provided was factual and personalized for my needs.

                                              anitawoolery47 from Bayville, NJ

                                              Review of lender

                                              Searching to purchase that dream home is always a challenge especially when you are trying to do all the footwork yourself. I and my husband searched for a home for over 2 years before stumbling upon a great real estate agent, who within two weeks of getting acquainted and letting them know what specifically it was I and my husband were looking for in a home. We chose our home after a couple of reviews the agent showed us, we were introduced to Dean Franzese of Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers to complete the mortgage application for the home we chose, during the whole process of completing our mortgage application, Dean was very knowledgeable, hands on, always available to answer any questions, and he will make your home purchase smooth sailing.

                                                elizayvettealvarez49 from Medford, NY

                                                Smooth Sailing

                                                Dean is extremely professional, he put in extra time on our loan, weekends, nights. we were always kept updated on our situation and the closing process was very easy.

                                                  john granato from Whippany, NJ

                                                  Hard working, dedicated to us.

                                                  I would recommend Dean Franzese to someone in Someone who wants to buy a house because he is a very hard worker who helped us get our home in time. He is a very nice guy. He is a very trustworthy and helpful person. Thanks to him we got a home.

                                                    Gustavo Merchan from Roosevelt, NY

                                                    Reviewing Dean Franzese

                                                    Working with Meadowbrook Financial was an A+++ experience. They are a full service firm and have the expertise and hands-on staff and support needed when it comes to buying your home. We had a truly satisfying experience working with Dean and his team. The follow up was exceptional. We couldn’t have chosen a better firm to work with and would be happy to recommend and work with them again in the future.

                                                      Al Rodriguez from West Hempstead, NY

                                                      Exceptional Service and Honest firm!!!

                                                      Deans made the experience of getting this loan stress free. He was very responsive in answering my questions and getting the requirements of the loan handled very quickly.

                                                        dscott5811 from Islip Terrace, NY

                                                        Responsive

                                                        Mr. Dean he made our first home buying experience convenient from start to finish. He shows great patience, answers all our questions and made the experience as smooth as possible.

                                                          Faruq Mohammad from New York, NY

                                                          Great Buyer Experience

                                                          Dean was great through the whole process, he answered all of my questions, gave me and my wife great advice and we closed in record time. Dean and Meadowbrook financial made us feel like all of our financial goals were the most important thing.

                                                            Irvin albelo from Westbury, NY

                                                            Great experience

                                                            Professional, good work ethics, good timing and attentive. Very effective, good management skills. I would recommend his services to others. A really nice individual.

                                                              jamaica2012x from Valley Stream, NY

                                                              Good assistance

                                                              Knowledgeable, professional and great follow up throughout! From my past experiences, this was typically a stressful process but Dean was a pleasure to work with and made the experience a completely stress free one!

                                                                Deena Mavroudis from Lindenhurst, NY

                                                                Smooth Sailing!