Maryland Department of Housing and
Community Development

Meet the Team - Business Lending

​​​​​​​​​Our Business Lending team can help local lending organizations and economic development partners access our range of lending tools to support the launch and growth of local businesses.​

For SSBCI information call 866-226-3559
​​ For NBW information call 301-429-7408

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​Headshot of Michael Haloskey, Director of Business Lending Programs​
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Michael Haloskey - Director of Business Lending Programs​​

Michael leads the ​​departme​nt's portfolio o​f business lending programs. Small business lenders and local economic development partners can contact Michael to discuss strategic partnerships aimed at creating new investment opportunities for local business growth.
E: michael.haloskey@maryland.gov​

​Headshot of Brittney Dillon, Senior Program Manager
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Brittney Dillon - Senior Program Manager

Brittney manages the operations of the Business Lending Division and works directly with business partners to explore potential opportunities. Businesses can contact Brittney to discuss financing options suited to their business needs.
E: brittney.dillon@maryland.gov​

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Colleen Cord-Malone - ​Program Manager II

Colleen works directly with businesses to secure financing through state lending programs. Business lenders with financing challenges for specific Maryland businesses can contact Colleen to discuss pathways to successful underwriting outcomes.
E: colleen.cord-malone@maryland.gov

​Headshot of Aisha Taylor, Loan Underwriter
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Aisha Taylor - Loan Underwriter​

Aisha works with business lending applicants to review and approve financing applications for state lending programs. Businesses with borrowing requests can contact Aisha to discuss their financial needs.
E: aisha.taylor@maryland.gov

​Headshot of Duane Felix, Loan Underwriter
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Duane Felix - Loan Underwriter​

Duane works with business lending applicants to review and evaluate loan applications for state lending programs. Businesses may contact Duane to discuss additional financial needs and eligibility.
E: duane.felix@maryland.gov

Headshot of Azyia Ryans​
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Azyia Ryans - Program Associate

Azyia works directly with business lending applicants to ensure their application package has been reviewed for completeness. Businesses may contact Azyia to follow up on loan application status and online application support.
E: azyia.ryans@maryland.gov

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Eddie Montalvo - SR1 CDA Lending & Risk analyst

Eddie engages in direct facilitation of financing for businesses through state lending programs. Businesses are encouraged to contact Eddie to explore avenues that lead to successful underwriting outcomes.
E: eduardo.montalvo@maryland.gov