Category: SPECIAL AWARDS

LENDER

Nicholas Ceccarini Owner & Broker Weatherstone Mortgage Corp.

Nicholas Ceccarini, president and owner of Weatherstone Mortgage Corp., has altered the Long Island mortgage landscape. His understanding of the ebbs and flows of this volatile market may have extinguished his competitors but it has only allowed for growth within his office. Nick and his company have weathered each and every storm throughout the last 27 years and always managed to come out the other side with a more knowledgeable and dynamic mortgage brokerage for it.

Licensed in New York and Florida, his team supports its clients from beginning to end, consulting with them on how the process works, what to expect, and what questions they should be asking. While Weatherstone assists all clients with their mortgage needs their primary consumer is first time homebuyers. Their steadfast goal has always been to provide their clients with an exceptional mortgage process; all while educating them every step of the way.

As Nick looks towards the future, his sights are set on industry upskilling, building broker relationships and expansion with our company. Weatherstone Mortgage has a lot to offer not only our clients but the future business men and women.

LENDER

Melissa Curtis Sales Manager and Senior Loan Originator Contour Mortgage

Melissa Cutis, sales manager and senior loan originator of Contour Mortgage, is a 20-year mortgage veteran, who started her career in the industry while still attending high school in 2003, quickly working herself up the ranks. While being most recently recognized as Herald’s Premier Business Women of Long Island in 2021, Melissa has been awarded with numerous awards throughout her career for not only production, but also her impact in the community. While running a successful mortgage career, Melissa, currently residing in Nassau County, also volunteers for foundations and charities including CHiPS of Brooklyn & Long Island Cares.

LENDER

Christine Curiale Mortgage Branch Manager Valley Bank

Christine Curiale-Steinmuller is Valley Bank's Vice President, Long Island, Market Manager, Residential Lending. Christine has been an active member of Long Island’s East End business and social community for over 23 years. She has consistently been recognized as a top mortgage originator and has won numerous awards for her leadership, client service skills and community involvement.

Christine has a passion for education, mentoring and team building. She believes in and promotes a positive culture within her office staff; strategic partners and throughout her contacts in the mortgage/real estate industry. In addition to her professional mortgage skills, Christine is a licensed New York State Real Estate Instructor, giving her a unique perspective on home mortgage purchasing as well as financing, a real asset to her many clients. Her mission is to provide her clients with the best and most current information available.

Well informed clients make well informed decisions.

Martin Lomazow Senior Vice President

Martin Lomazow is a senior vice president of CBRE, with over 35 years of experience in both tenant representation and property sale sectors in the Long Island office of CBRE — the global leader in real estate services. He has been with CBRE and its predecessor company, Insignia/ ESG, focusing on corporate leasing in the office and industrial markets, development advisory, investment sales as well as opportunity and land sales.

Martin is part of the leading Long Island award-winning team specializing in large complex transactions in the greater Tri-State Region, including Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn and Queens. Year after year, this team has successfully completed some of the most newsworthy transactions on Long Island, utilizing extensive market knowledge, creativity, and their collective experience supported by the resources of CBRE. Together for close to 20 years, the team has a diversified skill set that enables them to execute the most challenging transactions. Clients' needs are met with an eye on ensuring they receive the best possible services during their real estate-related decision-making processes.