Chris Balestrino

Managing Director & Co-Head of Rural Lending Group

Chris Balestrino has extensive experience in the financial sector, particularly in credit union services and lending. Starting as a Fixed Income Analyst at Mclagan Partners from June 2005 to March 2007, Chris then became a Principal at Park Place Equity, LLC from June 2007 to April 2014. Following this role, Chris served as Division Director at Park Place Equity - A Division of Northwest Federal Credit Union from April 2014 to May 2017. Chris then took on the role of Principal at Madison One Capital from May 2017 to September 2024, contributing to over $500 million in commercial loan transactions. In April 2019, Chris became the Managing Director at Madison One CUSO, focusing on providing efficient capital solutions to business owners and real estate investors. Currently, since June 2024, Chris serves as Managing Director & Co-Head of the Rural Lending Group at Ready Capital, which aims to enhance economic development in rural communities through financing solutions. Chris holds a degree from Trinity College-Hartford, completed in 2005.

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Scottsdale, United States

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