Craig LaBruno – NJ's Blue Collar Lender

New Jersey first-time homebuyer? You're in the right place — even with low savings or bruised credit.

I'm Craig LaBruno, The Blue Collar Lender. 24 years closing NJ mortgages, and I still explain every loan like we're sitting at your kitchen table. I rebuilt my own life from the ground up (1,200+ days sober) — so no judgment about where you're starting. Just a plan.

On this channel:

🏡 NJ Down Payment Money — NJHMFA, First-Gen & county programs (up to $22K)
📂 Real Deals — real NJ buyers, real numbers, how they actually closed
🔧 Credit & Qualifying — what really moves your approval
🗺️ NJ, Explained — attorney review, property taxes, what buying here truly costs

And I'll tell you when you're NOT ready to buy. That's the job.

New full video every week, Shorts in between.

Where Others Stop, We Start.

Craig LaBruno | NMLS #242811 | Rate | Equal Housing Lender