About Dean A. Franzese

Dean A. Franzese leads The Franzese Group at Hartford Funding Ltd., a family-owned and operated mortgage lender based in New York. His team provides straightforward guidance and innovative lending solutions tailored to each client’s goals, specializing in home purchases, refinances, and investment property financing.

What sets Dean’s team apart is their ability to underwrite, process, and fund the majority of loans in-house, giving clients speed, control, and flexibility. Known for thinking creatively, Dean often delivers financing solutions for borrowers with non-traditional profiles, including self-employed clients and real estate investors, ensuring that unique situations receive the same level of precision and care as conventional deals.

In addition to lending, Dean is the founder of Mindset Media, a consulting company that helps professionals grow their presence through effective social media strategies and original content. By combining his financial expertise with a deep understanding of today’s digital landscape, Dean empowers like-minded professionals to build stronger, more resilient businesses.

Outside of work, Dean values the balance between health, family and personal interests. He stays active, spends meaningful time with his daughter Gianna, and enjoys both the connection of close friendships and the focus that comes with a round of golf. These priorities outside the office mirror the principles he brings into his business: discipline, perspective, and a commitment to what matters most.

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Licensed in: ​

• Connecticut (LO-1151663)

• Florida

• Georgia

• Maryland (1151663)

• New Jersey

• New York

• North Carolina

• Pennsylvania (82891)

• South Carolina