Craig Venezia is a nationally recognized authority on private mortgages. He has appeared on CNN/Money's "Open House" and been quoted by major media including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and National Public Radio. Formerly, Mr. Venezia served as an executive at Wells Fargo Bank and was affiliated with E*TRADE Financial. He has also worked as a senior executive specializing in private mortgages at a financial services company. He resides in Massachusetts with his wife and three children.