Commercial & SBA Lending

Whatever your financial needs, our team of lending professionals can configure a custom solution - with fast, local decision-making.

Commercial Lenders

James Edward Bardon
Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
203.364.2947
jbardon@nsbonline.com 

NMLS# 1064059

Jim has over 30 years of experience as a Commercial Lending Officer and joined the Bank in 2001. He is a current member of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. Jim  received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Keene State College and currently resides in Trumbull.

Mark A. Candido
Regional Director, Commercial Lending
New Haven Regional Lending Center
203.364.2987
mcandido@nsbonline.com

NMLS# 1031052

With a diverse lending background and over 45 years experience, Mark leads the New Haven Regional Lending Center team to develop new business throughout the greater New Haven region. He currently serves as President and Chairman of the Community Investment Corporation, Chairman of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council, and as a director of the Hamden/New Haven YMCA and the Hamden Education Foundation. Mark, a resident of Hamden, graduated from University of Chicago School of Banking and is a past recipient of the Good Scout award (2013) and Small Businessperson of the Year award (2011).

NMLS# 1662505

Vinny DiGilio
Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
203.364.2918
vdigilio@nsbonline.com 

NMLS# 764718

Vinny joined the Bank in 2018 and has over 12 years of experience. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Connecticut State University, and graduated from the Connecticut Bankers Association's Connecticut School of Finance and Management. Vinny received the New Leaders in Banking award in 2016 and currently resides in Danbury.

 

Margot Jane Melaas
Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
203.364.2927
mmelaas@nsbonline.com

With over 25 years of commercial lending experience, Margot joined the Bank in 2000 and specializes in construction financing. She is a graduate from Western Connecticut State University and New England School of Banking. Margot is an active member of the Tribury Chamber of Commerce. She is a resident of Woodbury and volunteers with the Woodbury Junior Women's Club.

NMLS# 894143

Anthony has over 25 years of commercial lending and business development experience. Anthony, a North Haven resident, has a diverse background with focus on commercial lending, small business & SBA lending, and relationship management. He currently serves as a board member of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and the Hamden Economic Development Corporation.   

Small Business Lender

NMLS# 1440924
 

Whit has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and he joined the Bank in 2015. He specializes in commercial real estate, small business lending, and franchise financing. A lifelong Fairfield County resident, Whit received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University. He currently serves as Treasurer for the McGivney Community Center in Bridgeport, and previously served on the Resource Development Committee of the United Way of Western Connecticut. 

Senior Commercial Lending Officer

NMLS# 1099166

Mary joined the Bank in 2013 and has over 30 years of experience. She specializes in asset based lending. Mary has a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration. She also volunteers with the United Way and resides in Monroe.