Weekly Banking Bulletin
July 31, 2026
SECTION I
This section records the receipt of applications and notices to the Banking Division of the Department of Financial Services. Applications and notices received by Foreign and Wholesale Banks, Community and Regional Banks and Licensed Financial Services are listed in order of date of receipt; applications and notices received by Mortgage Banking are listed at the end of Section I by type of application or notice. THE WEEKLY BULLETIN CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THESE SUBMISSIONS THAT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT. Any comment on, or objection to, any item contained in this Weekly Bulletin should be presented to the Department within 10 calendar days of the date of this bulletin, unless a different time period is specified in the item. More specifically, such comments or objections, including any that concern CRA-related applications, should be either
(a) delivered by mail or in person to Office of the General Counsel, New York State Department of Financial Services, One State Street, New York, New York 10004-1417 before the stated deadline or (b) transmitted by
email to [email protected].
SECTION II
This section records actions taken by the Superintendent of Financial Services, and other information concerning the activities of the Banking Division of the Department of Financial Services. Actions relating to institutions supervised by Foreign and Wholesale Banks, Community and Regional Banks and Licensed Financial Services are listed in order of date of action; actions relating to institutions supervised by Mortgage Banking are listed at the end of Section II by type of action taken.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Each item in the Weekly Bulletin is identified by a two-letter code indicating the type of institution and a three-letter code indicating the unit of the Department which has supervisory responsibility for the institution. The following is a list of the codes and their meanings:
Institution Codes
| Code | Meaning | Code | Meaning | Code | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BK | Bank | BP | Budget Planner | CC | Check Casher |
| CU | Credit Union | FA | Foreign Agency | FB | Foreign Branch |
| FR | Foreign Representative Office | HC | Holding Company | IC | Investment Company |
| LL | Licensed Lender | LP | Limited Purpose Trust Company | MK | Merchant Bank |
| MI | Miscellaneous | MB | Mortgage Banker | BR | Mortgage Broker |
| MS | Mortgage Servicer | PF | Premium Finance Agency | PB | Private Banker |
| SB | Savings Bank | SD | Safe Deposit Company | SF | Sales Finance Agency |
| SL | Savings and Loan Association | SL | Student Loans | TM | Transmitter of Money |
| TR | Trust Company | VC | Virtual Currency |
Regulatory Unit Codes
| Code | Unit | Code | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM | Capital Markets | CRB | Community and Regional Banks |
| CEU | Consumer Examination Unit | FWB | Foreign and Wholesale Banks |
| LFS | Licensed Financial Services | MBD | Mortgage Banking |
| RID | Research and Innovation Division |
SECTION I
July 17, 2026 (BP- LFS)
DEBT REDUCTION SERVICES, INC.
6213 N. Cloverdale Road, Suite 130, Boise, Idaho 83713
An application was received in connection with the addition of an assumed name as follows:
From: Debt Reduction Services, Inc.
To: Debt Reduction Services, Inc. D/B/A: MoneyFit by DRS
The publication of receipt of this application does not indicate that the application is deemed complete. An application is deemed complete and filed when all required and requested information has been provided to the Department by the licensee.
July 21, 2026(SL-CEU)
MIA SHARE INC.
10897 South River Front Parkway Suite 500 South Jordan, Utah 84095
Application for a license to engage in business as a student loan servicer, received.
The publication of receipt of this application does not indicate that the application is deemed complete. An application is deemed complete and filed when all required and requested information has been provided to the Department by the applicant.
July 27, 2026 (BP-LFS)
TAKE CHARGE AMERICA, INC.
20430 North 19th Avenue, Suite B155, Phoenix, Arizona 85027
An application was received for a license to engage in business as a budget planner at the following branch location:
2 S. University Drive, Suite 326, Plantation, Florida 33324
The publication of receipt of this application does not indicate that the application is deemed complete. An application is deemed complete and filed when all required and requested information has been provided to the Department by the licensee.
July 29, 2026 (TR-CRB)
MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
One M&T Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203
Notice of intention to close branch office at 250 Park Avenue, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York 10177, received.
The comment period on this notice will expire August 31, 2026.
Application to establish a Mortgage Banker's Branch received for examination:
July 27, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Full Service Branch
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 550 Office 559, Reston, VA 20190
July 27, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Full Service Branch
American Neighborhood Mortgage Acceptance Company LLC
18 Railroad Ave., Suite 102A, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
July 27, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Full Service Branch
American Neighborhood Mortgage Acceptance Company LLC
7 Southside Drive, Suite 201, Clifton Park, NY 12065
July 27, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Full Service Branch
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
36 S Washington St, Suite 200, Hinsdale, IL 60521
July 27, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Full Service Branch
loanDepot.com, LLC
16414 San Pedro Ave., Suite 525, San Antonio, TX 78232
July 28, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Full Service Branch
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC
14647 S. 50th Street, Suite A-150, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Mortgage Banker License Name Change Received:
July 24, 2026 (MB-MBD)
From: Arc Home LLC
To: Arc Home LLC D/B/A HomeEQ
Article 12-E Applications Received. Individuals listed may not engage in mortgage loan origination activities prior to the approval of their application for licensing. They must also complete all required education, testing and bonding requirements by the dates set forth in Part 420 of the Superintendent’s Regulations which may be found on the Department’s website.
| Date of Application | NMLS # | Applicant Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | 2370032 | Deandre Maurice Golding | Oceanside | New York |
| May 20, 2026 | 2732769 | Avrohum Weichman | Lakewood | New Jersey |
| June 10, 2026 | 81796 | Anthony Shawan Russell | Charlotte | North Carolina |
| June 11, 2026 | 2683180 | Spencer Dillon Fortney | Kirtland | Ohio |
| June 14, 2026 | 2750127 | Felix Korchevnik | Jamaica | New York |
| June 17, 2026 | 2232112 | Gabriella Purita | East Patchogue | New York |
| June 30, 2026 | 69346 | Peter L. Kociuruba | Smithtown | New York |
| July 7, 2026 | 1176879 | Felicia Kay Smith-Benjamin | Tolleson | Arizona |
| July 8, 2026 | 963277 | Viet Anh Nguyen | Irvine | California |
| July 8, 2026 | 2776476 | Paul Odoom | Miramar | Florida |
| July 8, 2026 | 2840133 | Tyrone Da Shawn Smith | Cleveland | Ohio |
| July 14, 2026 | 1473650 | Matthew Lamar Horton | Gilbert | Arizona |
| July 14, 2026 | 1723328 | Evan Anthony Houston | Irvine | California |
| July 14, 2026 | 2112289 | Shannon Lynn Gardner | Wesley Chapel | Florida |
| July 14, 2026 | 2824879 | Ameed Azzam Albustami | Riverside | California |
| July 14, 2026 | 2830955 | Xavier Enrique Ramirez | Cerritos | California |
| July 14, 2026 | 2840964 | David Michael Troup | Rancho Santa Margarita | California |
| July 14, 2026 | 2846936 | Gabriel Anthony Madrid | Chino Hills | California |
| July 14, 2026 | 2847213 | Humam Mansser | Tustin | California |
| July 15, 2026 | 2527582 | Taylor Davis Newman | Scottsdale | Arizona |
| July 15, 2026 | 2830845 | Mario Valdez | Phoenix | Arizona |
| July 15, 2026 | 2846764 | Joseph Edgar Hernandez Pulido | Phoenix | Arizona |
| July 16, 2026 | 2101637 | Brendan Joseph Stephens | Phoenix | Arizona |
| July 16, 2026 | 2802201 | Jose Juan Avelar | Avondale | Arizona |
| July 17, 2026 | 810924 | Michael Robert Santana | Washington Township | New Jersey |
| July 17, 2026 | 2800010 | Jenna Ann Lobdell | Rock Hill | South Carolina |
| July 21, 2026 | 2125548 | Stephen Papa-Nii Addico | Akron | Ohio |
| July 21, 2026 | 2733583 | Thomas Alejandro Betancurt Molina | Charlotte | North Carolina |
| July 21, 2026 | 2742534 | Ethan Dean Shaffer | Austin | Texas |
| July 21, 2026 | 2845482 | Matthew Joshua Bloomgarden | Syosset | New York |
| July 21, 2026 | 2851858 | Jeffrey Jia Ying Zeng | Port Washington | New York |
| July 22, 2026 | 1907414 | Anthony James Bone | Bradenton | Florida |
| July 22, 2026 | 2690686 | Ibraheem Ghazwan Samona | Sterling Heights | Michigan |
| July 22, 2026 | 2807950 | Zaida Melosa Hatfield | Charlotte | North Carolina |
| July 22, 2026 | 2830552 | Christian Eddie Esqueda | Phoenix | Arizona |
| July 22, 2026 | 2840076 | Steven LeRoy Johnson | Royal Oak | Michigan |
| July 22, 2026 | 2840137 | Alfredo Prieto Gamboa | Phoenix | Arizona |
| July 22, 2026 | 2840143 | Brian James Luther | Chandler | Arizona |
| July 23, 2026 | 2622349 | Mohammad Moustafa Hachouche | Hazel Park | Michigan |
| July 23, 2026 | 2674576 | Joseph Bisschop Liposky | Clawson | Michigan |
| July 23, 2026 | 2846795 | Taylor Michael Horn | Livonia | Michigan |
| July 23, 2026 | 2848569 | Tyler David Roth | Lincoln Park | Michigan |
| July 23, 2026 | 2849091 | Mark David Chewning | Waterford | Michigan |
| July 24, 2026 | 2469843 | Zachary Scott Jackson | Lathrup Village | Michigan |
| July 24, 2026 | 2829138 | Morgan Rose Valentino | Richardson | Texas |
| July 27, 2026 | 2817766 | Robert Leslie Schneider | Phoenix | Arizona |
SECTION II
June 5, 2026 (SFC-LFS)
FF CREDIT CORP.
590 Sunrise Highway, 1st Floor, Baldwin, Nassau County, NY 11510
License to engage in business as a sales finance company was surrendered.
July 27, 2026 (LP-RID)
CIRCLE INTERNET TRUST COMPANY, LLC
One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St., 87th Floor, New York, NY 10007
Approval given pursuant to the New York Banking Law to conduct business as a limited purpose trust company.
July 30, 2026 (TR-CRB)
MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
One M&T Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203
Authorization granting permission to open and occupy a branch office at 43 South Main Street, Perry, Wyoming County, New York 14530, surrendered for cancellation.
Office discontinued as of July 23, 2026.
July 30, 2026 (TR-CRB)
MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
One M&T Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203
Authorization granting permission to open and occupy a branch office at 9214 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110, surrendered for cancellation.
Office discontinued as of July 30, 2026.
Application to assume inactive status as a registered mortgage broker pursuant to Article 12-D of the Banking Law approved:
July 21, 2026 (BR-MBD)
Real Advantage Professionals LLC
61-43 186th Street, Suite 205, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Effective Date: June 16, 2026
License issued to engage in business as a Mortgage Banker Branch under Article 12-D of the New York Banking Law:
July 29, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Full Service Branch
American Financial Network, Inc.
105 Lake Hil Rd., Ste 4, Burnt Hills, NY 12027
July 29, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Full Service Branch
Patriot One Mortgage Bankers, LLC
1160 Kane Concourse, 301-2, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
Certificate issued to engage in business as a Mortgage Broker Branch under Article 12-D of the New York Banking Law:
July 29, 2026 (BR-MBD)
Full Service Branch
Canyon Mortgage Corp.
65 North Street, Ground Floor, Middletown, NY 10940
July 29, 2026 (BR-MBD)
Full Service Branch
Petra Cephas Inc
808 NJ-15 Building 2, Suite 2, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Certificate to engage in business as a Mortgage Broker surrendered:
July 23, 2026 (BR-MBD)
LeadPoint, Inc. D/B/A Secure Rights
11801 Mississippi Ave., Suite 100, Los Angles, CA 90025
Effective Date: June 29, 2026
License to engage in business as a Mortgage Banker branch surrendered:
July 24, 2026 (MB-MBD)
United Mortgage Corp.
118-35 Queens Blvd, Suite 400, 448, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Effective Date: July 10, 2026
July 29, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Cliffco, Inc.
3801 Avalon Park East Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Office 229, Orlando, FL 32828
Effective Date: July 20, 2026
July 29, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Movement Mortgage, LLC
7115 E. Genesee Street, Suite 5, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Effective Date: July 10, 2026
July 29, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Movement Mortgage, LLC
69 Genesee Street, Suite 1, Syracuse, NY 13031
Effective Date: July 10, 2026
July 29, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc.
11121 Carmel Commons Boulevard, Suite 340, Charlotte, NC 28226
Effective Date: July 16, 2026
Mortgage Broker Certificate Address Changes:
July 28, 2026 (BR-MBD)
ICU Solutions
From: 4000 North Federal Highway, Suite 212, Boca Raton, FL 33431
To: 323 Sunny Isles Boulevard, 7th Floor Office 720, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Mortgage Banker Branch License Address Changes:
July 28, 2026 (MB-MBD)
Funding Resources Mortgage Corporation
From: 426 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
To: 1001 Route 70, Unit 1121, Toms River, NJ 08755
Approvals issued to engage in the business of mortgage loan origination under Article 12-E of the New York Banking Law.
| Date of Approval | NMLS # | Applicant Name | City | State | Sponsoring Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2025 | 2420978 | Gurinder Sobti | New Hyde Park | New York | MGN Funding Corp. |
| April 17, 2026 | 905719 | Anica Thompson | West Milford | New Jersey | loanDepot.com, LLC |
| April 17, 2026 | 2008160 | Jose De Jesus Reyes | North Bergen | New Jersey | CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC |
| April 17, 2026 | 2311749 | John Stanford Onyekachi Okoye | Westbury | New York | Powerhouse Solutions, Inc. |
| April 17, 2026 | 2463295 | Drew Steven Vukov | Island Park | New York | Contour Mortgage Corporation |
| April 17, 2026 | 2562582 | Timothy Jaden Lambert | Noblesville | Indiana | Royal United Mortgage LLC |
| April 17, 2026 | 2677731 | Matthew Baglio | Tonawanda | New York | Premium Mortgage Corporation |
| April 24, 2026 | 382399 | Adrian Robert Shirk | Grasonville | Maryland | NewRez LLC |
| June 3, 2026 | 2359421 | Adrian Roy Ong Cabrera | St. Johns | Florida | Freedom Mortgage Corporation |
| June 17, 2026 | 2814367 | Patrick James Kelly | Columbia | Maryland | NewRez LLC |