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The Art of Rainmaking: Principles Behind a $100M First Year

By Rocco Mandarino, Branch Manager at Maverick Lending NYCOctober 9, 20255 min read

Rocco Mandarino | Branch Manager at Maverick Lending NYC

I set out to master the fundamentals, not chase attention—yet somewhere along the way, the results became impossible to ignore.

I didn’t have a flashy plan or a bold entrance into this industry. I focused on doing the right things the right way—day in and day out. Build trust. Solve problems.

About the author

Rocco Mandarino

Branch Manager at Maverick Lending NYC

Rocco Mandarino is Branch Manager of Maverick Lending NYC, leading a platform focused exclusively on DSCR and Non-QM investment property financing. In 2024, he originated over $93 million and is projected to rank among the nation's top private DSCR originators in the upcoming Scotsman Guide release. He specializes in build-to-rent portfolios, luxury SFR assets, and institutional-scale acquisition structuring.