Craig Bavaro is an experienced banking professional with extensive expertise in residential lending and mortgage operations. Currently serving as SVP in Special Projects and Head of Residential Lending at Preferred Bank since August 2016, Craig leads the bank's new mortgage lending unit overseeing various functions including sales, underwriting, and regulatory compliance. Previous roles include serving as SVP and Residential Lending Manager at BBCN Bank and FVP/Mortgage Department Manager at Far East National Bank, both where responsibilities included enhancing lending processes and expanding market presence. Craig's career spans multiple institutions, with significant positions at LendingHome Corporation, Cathay Bank, East West Bank, Washington Mutual Bank, Cornerstone Lending, and Agent Loan Direct, demonstrating a strong track record in managing mortgage operations and driving policy development in the lending sector. Craig holds a degree from Long Island University.
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