New York City, New York Aug 18, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Biagio Maffettone, a veteran mortgage loan originator serving homebuyers and families in Westchester County and the surrounding New York market, has been named a 2026 Five Star Mortgage Professional, marking his 14th consecutive year receiving the professional recognition.
The recognition represents yet another milestone in Maffettone's more than two decades in the mortgage industry, where his work has centered on helping individuals and families navigate residential mortgage financing and major homeownership decisions With Trust and Integrity. His professional background includes experience with a range of mortgage needs, including residential home loans, FHA and VA financing, jumbo mortgages and other home financing solutions. For Maffettone, the significance of the recognition extends beyond the award itself.
His career has been built around long-term relationships with clients and a commitment to providing clear communication, responsible guidance and a high level of personal service throughout the mortgage process. Being recognized for the 14th consecutive year is an honor I do not take for granted, said Maffettone.
After more than 20 years in this profession, I remain most grateful for the trust that families and individuals place in me when they are making one of the most important financial decisions of their lives. Every client has a different story and a different set of circumstances, and that is why listening, communicating clearly and treating people with integrity will always matter.
Five Star Professional's research explains that its Five Star Mortgage Professional award is based on evaluations from recent homebuyers as well as professionals in the real estate industry. Mortgage professionals must also meet applicable licensing and professional standing requirements, and the final list represents fewer than 7% of mortgage professionals in a market. The recognition therefore provides an opportunity to reflect not only on professional longevity, but also on the importance of trust in mortgage lending.
For consumers, choosing a mortgage professional can involve considerably more than comparing interest rates. Understanding loan options, financing requirements, monthly obligations, closing costs and the broader financial implications of homeownership can all play an important role in making an informed decision. Maffettone's approach has been shaped by more than his professional experience. His involvement in the Westchester community includes working with young people through youth sports and mentoring, while his personal commitment to service has included significant blood donation and other community-focused activities.
As a father of four and a Christian, he has also spoken about the importance of family, faith, responsibility and service in shaping his approach to leadership and professional relationships. His commitment to mentoring extends to younger professionals as well. Maffettone emphasizes the importance of transparency, ethical decision-making and treating clients with respect, principles he believes are essential to building a sustainable career in financial services and mortgage lending. The 2026 recognition comes alongside another chapter in Maffettone's public work as the author of The First to Rise, a book focused on resilience, perseverance, personal responsibility and the ability to move forward through adversity.
Through the book and his community involvement, Maffettone continues to encourage younger generations to approach challenges with character, purpose and determination. The 14th consecutive Five Star Mortgage Professional recognition adds another milestone to a career defined by professional experience, community involvement and relationships with the families he serves. For Biagio Maffettone, however, the recognition ultimately returns to the same principle that has guided his work throughout his career: trust is earned through consistent actions over time.
About Biagio Maffettone
Biagio Maffettone is a veteran mortgage loan originator with more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry.
He serves clients in Westchester County and surrounding communities in New York and works with individuals and families seeking residential mortgage financing. His professional areas of experience include conventional mortgage financing, FHA and VA loans, jumbo mortgages and other home financing solutions.
Biagio is also an author, youth sports mentor and community-minded professional whose work reflects a longstanding commitment to family, service, ethical leadership and personal responsibility.
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