
California Mortgage Lending · Powered by C2 Financial
Jumbo, Non-QM, Conforming, FHA, VA, Commercial, Private Money, Reverse and more — close with certainty, from a lender who treats every file with the care it deserves.
Get My Rate QuoteNMLS #1121689 · Licensed in California · C2 Financial Corp
Your file is fully underwritten before you're in escrow — so your offer performs like cash and your close date holds.
One point of contact from first call to funding. A white-glove process for every client, regardless of loan size.
Same-day pre-approvals when it matters, clean documentation, and closings that don't slip.
Loan Programs
Financing to $30M+ for primary, second homes, and trophy properties. Competitive terms above conforming limits.
Conforming and high-balance loans with sharp pricing for well-qualified borrowers.
Government-backed programs with flexible qualification and low down payments.
Bank-statement and asset-based qualification for self-employed borrowers and entrepreneurs.
Financing for investor properties, multifamily, and small-balance commercial real estate.
Fast, common-sense capital for scenarios that don't fit traditional guidelines.
Access your equity without touching your first mortgage rate.
Convert home equity into retirement flexibility for homeowners 62+.
Long-term, fixed-rate financing for owner-occupied commercial real estate and major fixed assets — up to 90% financing for qualified small businesses.

Your Loan Officer
NMLS #1121689 · C2 Financial Corp
Dino Palmieri built his practice on a simple belief: every borrower deserves the same care, clarity, and respect — whether it's a first home, a refinance, or a complex multimillion-dollar scenario. No call centers, no hand-offs, no surprises at the closing table.
Backed by C2 Financial — one of the nation's largest mortgage brokerages — Dino pairs wholesale pricing power across a broad network of approved lenders with a hands-on, advisor-level process. From FHA and VA to jumbo, non-QM, commercial, and private money, every file is handled with the same level of attention and discretion. Client satisfaction is the goal, and every client is welcome.
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Client Reviews
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40+ five-star Google reviews
“Dino & his team are on a different level! I’ve processed two home-loans with Dino & from start to finish, he made everything incredibly fluid. Always available & more importantly, 100% invested in our best interest! Above all this, Dino has an industrious will & relentless grit which leaves you feeling that THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY! (He found THE-WAY!!!) Thank you, Dino & Co.”
Francisco Mondet
6 months ago
“Dino and the guys at C2 were not only knowledgeable helpful but really patient with some of my questions and ignorance of the finance world provided great solution solutions and we complete professionals. Thanks again, Dino!”
Patricio Mondet
6 months ago
“I have worked with hundreds of Loan Officers and Dino is by far one of the most professional. He is extremely knowledgeable and takes his time to ensure all of his clients understand everything. I highly recommend Dino Palmieri for your mortgage financing.”
Lindsay Monzon
5 years ago
“When it comes to loan officer Dino is #1 in my book. I have owned 8 properties in my 45 years on this earth. I have refinanced all of them at least 1-2 times. If I could do the purchase and refinance of my properties again I would do them all with Dino. He is very transparent and he explains everything in detail to you. I already knew a lot about loans but Dino taught me about the numbers side. His honesty and dedication to getting you the best rate for what you plan on doing speaks volumes to his integrity to keeping his customer happy.”
Ronald Moore
4 years ago
“This was our second home loan I have done with Dino Palmieri. He helped my wife and I get into our first home, and now our first investment property. Not only is Dino a trustworthy person, but he has a wealth of knowledge in his field, and that gives me the utmost confidence that we will always be taken care of when looking for property/mortgage solutions. He will have your best interest at heart, and will do what it takes to make the process quick and easy. I am thankful we had him to help us. Dino will be our first choice when looking to purchase our next investment property in the future.”
Andres Valadez
2 years ago
“Dino Palmieri is the kind of loan officer that is personally invested in his clients. Dino went above and beyond while helping us get our dream home. Buying a home can be frustrating and confusing but Dino made it so easy. He was able to answer all of our questions thoroughly and at a level we could understand. Dino's communication skills and constant updates really helped to ease our minds. He walked us through the mortgage application process and every piece of paperwork step-by-step to make sure we understood. On top of being a true professional and caring about getting the best deal for his clients he is also very knowledgeable in his line of work and offers great advice. We will definitely be using him again for all of our future lending needs!! Highly recommend. Thank you Dino!”
Katelynn Heffington
3 years ago
Reviews originally published on Dino Palmieri’s Google Business Profile.