Meet the CLOANC Team

The C Loan C Team
Kerry Smith

President and Owner

Kerry Smith

I entered the loan business in 1981. I have been a loan officer, a wholesale representative, managed a group of wholesale originators and a partner in a company doing retail mortgage originations.

In December of 1995 I started my own company. I wanted to create a company that focused on customer service. Our philosophy centered on taking care of our employees. We believed that the relationship between how our employees were treated would be reflected in how they took care of our customers. It worked. We started with three people and built the company to the point of doing 5,773 loans in 1997. We accomplished this by closing loans in 14 calendar days while our competitors were taking 30 days or more. We made good loans with an extremely low default rate. I sold that company in January of 1998. Many of the following years were spent travelling, consulting, mentoring and playing golf.

In 2007, I started CLOANC (Commercial Loan Corporation). Much like my prior company, my desire was to form a business that would take care of my employees and benefit the lives of our clients. I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish over the years. We have become one of the most respected Trust & Estate lenders in California and have helped thousands of clients. I put together what I consider an “all-star” team to provide the best service in the business.

Thad Farrell

Senior Account Executive

Thaddeus Farrell
(714) 442-8896
tfarrell@cloanc.com

Thaddeus came to the CLOANC organization with over 12 years of mortgage experience. He believes that the focus of his career can be distilled down to two important traits:

1) the fearless pursuit of cultivating long term relationships with his clients
2) maintaining a reputation of honesty, integrity and transparency

He believes that if he does these two things success will be unavoidable. If you are an Attorney, Fiduciary, Trustee or Beneficiary in need of answers pertaining to California Proposition 19 and parent to child transfers, Thaddeus is here to assist you.

Account Executive

Susie Bassirpou
(949) 628-2027
sbassirpou@cloanc.com

With over 25 years of experience in the loan industry, I’ve had the privilege of helping countless clients navigate their financing needs. Over the years, I’ve developed extensive knowledge in a wide range of lending solutions, including refinance, conventional loans, reverse mortgages, bridge loans, and private money financing.

Today, I work with California’s leading lender in trust and estate loans, where my focus is on helping families preserve their property tax base under Proposition 19. I partner closely with attorneys and fiduciaries, as well as heirs and beneficiaries, to provide loan solutions that make it possible to equalize distributions without forcing a sale and to ensure families can keep their homes.

I truly love what I do because it allows me to guide people through important financial decisions while making a meaningful difference for families during times of transition.

Susie Bassirpou - Trust and Estate Loan AE
Dale Lusher - Account Executive

Account Executive

Dale Lusher
(949) 628-2026
dlusher@cloanc.com

With over six years of experience as a Loan Officer, I bring a proven track record of success in sales, business development, and customer satisfaction to my focus in the trust and estate lending space. Throughout my career, I have built strong client relationships by listening carefully to individual needs, tailoring financial solutions, and guiding clients through each step of the lending process. My ability to simplify complex transactions while maintaining attention to detail has allowed me to consistently deliver results and earn the trust of those I work with.

In the trust and estate loan space, I work closely with clients to address liquidity needs and property transitions. I approach every transaction with professionalism, empathy, and dedication, ensuring the lending process is as seamless as possible. My goal is to provide personalized support that delivers both peace of mind and financial stability for every client I serve.

Account Executive

Dominic Cutuli
(949) 628-2024
dcutuli@cloanc.com

With over 30 years of experience in the loan industry, I remain enthusiastic about coming to work and assisting individuals with their financial needs. From helping beneficiaries maintain their parents’ low tax rates to guiding first-time homebuyers, every day presents a new and motivating experience.
CLOANC is a family-oriented company that thrives on honesty, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. It is a true pleasure to work with all our clients and team members. I am here to help everyone with their needs.
If you or a client may be able to benefit from a trust loan and would like to receive a free benefit analysis, you can reach me at (949) 628-2024.
Dominic Cutuli - Trust Loan Specialist
Mark Sarsfield Trust & Estate Loan Account Executive (949) 628-2030

Account Executive

Mark Sarsfield
(949) 628-2030
marsfield@cloanc.com

Since 2004 I have helped my clients with their real estate needs. I am a licensed Realtor and Mortgage Loan Officer, and I take pride in providing my clients with honest guidance, personal attention, and a commitment to making the process as smooth as possible.

I enjoy helping families navigate inherited property. I understand that inheriting a home often comes during an emotional and challenging time. Many families are unaware they may have options to preserve valuable property tax benefits under California’s Proposition 19 if a beneficiary plans to live in the home.

My goal is to educate beneficiaries, trustees, and families about available opportunities, helping them make informed decisions that can potentially save thousands of dollars in future property taxes. Every family’s situation is unique, and I take pride in providing honest guidance, personalized service, and clear information throughout the process when working with lawyers and fiduciaries. If you don’t have one let me know.

I believe that trust, integrity, and a commitment to helping others are the foundation of great service. Whether you are a beneficiary, trustee, homeowner, lawyer or fiduciary assisting clients with inherited property, I am here to be a resource and help navigate the available options.

If you, a family member, or a client have inherited property and would like to learn whether you may qualify to retain a lower property tax base under Proposition 19, I would be happy to provide a complimentary consultation and benefit analysis.

Business Development Officer

Scott Patton
(949) 779-8413
spatton@cloanc.com

After earning his law degree, Scott began his career working with a prominent estate planning attorney before transitioning into the wealth management industry, where he served as a Trust Officer with several leading financial institutions.

Throughout his career in trust and wealth management, Scott has advised clients on a broad range of trust administration, investment, and estate planning matters. As a Trust Officer, he was responsible for overseeing complex trust relationships and investment portfolios, working closely with clients and their families as well as estate planning attorneys, CPAs, portfolio managers, real estate professionals, and other trusted advisors.

Scott holds the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) designation and brings extensive experience building relationships throughout the estate planning and wealth management community.

In his role at Commercial Loan Corporation, Scott draws upon that experience and his longstanding professional relationships to connect with attorneys, fiduciaries, CPAs, financial advisors, and other centers of influence. His focus is on developing meaningful relationships, serving as a resource to the professional community, and helping connect clients and their advisors with lending solutions designed for the unique needs of trusts and estates.

If you or a client may be able to benefit from a trust loan and would like to receive a free benefit analysis, you can reach him at (949) 779-8413.
Scott Patton - Business Development Officer
Cory Olivieri

Junior Account Executive

Cory Olivieri
(949) 799-8411
colivieri@cloanc.com

Cory Olivieri is a Junior Account Executive at CLOANC and has been in the mortgage industry for over 24 years. He is an exceptional communicator and excels at making sure the needs of his clients are always exceeded. Cory works closely with attorneys and fiduciaries; coordinating our continuing legal education courses and assisting them and their clients with our trust and estate loan programs. If you or a client may be able to benefit from a loan to an irrevocable trust or an estate in probate, you can reach Cory at (949) 799-8411.

Autumn Skerritt
Autumn Skerritt – (949) 449-2980

Operations Manager

Joseph Minton
Joseph Minton

VP of IT & Marketing