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The Cooperative Bank hires Picciotto as senior mortgage loan originator

Jim Picciotto, 
The Cooperative Bank

Roslindale, MA The Cooperative Bank (TCB) has hired Jim Picciotto as senior mortgage loan originator.

In this role, Picciotto will generate qualified residential mortgage business in TCB’s CRA lending area and surrounding communities to support the strategic goals of the bank. To ensure business is developed accordingly, Picciotto will represent the bank at numerous community-based activities, and stay abreast of local real estate trends and developments.

Picciotto has 30 years of experience as a mortgage banker and takes a holistic, high-touch, and boutique banking approach to match client banking needs with best-in-class service and cutting-edge products. 

Prior to TCB, Picciotto previously held positions at United Bank, EverBank, and Cambridge Mortgage Group. 

“Jim’s unique and personal approach, along with his vast amount of experience will be a great addition to TCB and I am excited to see how he takes our residential mortgage department to the next level,” said Phil Bryan, president and CEO of TCB.

Picciotto earned his B.S. in business management and accounting from University of Massachusetts at Lowell. He is married with two children and currently resides in Cotuit, MA.

Founded on South St. in Roslindale in 1898, The Cooperative Bank (TCB) is a full-service community bank committed to meeting the financial needs of individuals, families and small businesses with up-to-date products, competitive interest rates and the highest quality personalized service. TCB specializes in commercial real estate and business lending throughout Massachusetts, and has branches in Roslindale, West Roxbury and Charlestown.

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