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Meet Our Business Banking Team

Partnering with Area Professionals Since 1927

From brokers, builders and title companies to accountants and small business owners, The Equitable Bank works with businesses of all sizes and in all industries. The business banking team at Equitable provides personal attention, local decision making, comprehensive service and an uncommon dedicated approach to the financial management of your business.

Contact one of our business bankers today to find why more Milwaukee area businesses are switching to The Equitable Bank.

Mike Cottrell, SVP, Commercial Lending

Mike Cottrell

2290 N. Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
414.777.4183
Cell: 262.391.5501

Concentration:
The Equitable Bank offers competitive lending terms within all areas of real estate lending, with a strong concentration in the multi-family and self-storage sector. As a highly regarded expert in real estate and business lending, I am able to provide my clients a comprehensive suite of business lending products including term loan, lines of credit, equipment loans, and owner-occupied real estate lending. As a prior SBA BDO, I am also able to assist businesses with SBA Lending in the 7a and 504 programs.

Customer Philosophy:
Building relationships with clients and learning what makes their business successful are paramount to me. Upon gaining an understanding of the client's business operations, our team can make qualified product recommendations to help them achieve their goals and support their business. My commitment to my clients is to make the process of securing real estate or business financing as smooth and seamless as possible, from start to finish. This is coupled with an outstanding customer and loan servicing team. I serve on numerous boards, am active within the industry, and am the current President of the Apartment Association of SE Wisconsin (AASEW), since 2019.

Years of Experience:
More than 30 years of sales and management experience, with more than 25 years in business banking.

Jay Sciachitano, SVP, Commercial Lending

Jay Sciachitano

2290 N. Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
414.777.4179
Cell: 414.531.2543

Concentration:
Partnering with closely-held and family-owned businesses in a variety of sectors and sizes including multi-family/commercial real estate, manufacturing, distribution, wholesale and the professional services industry. Financial and lending solutions range from small growth capital to larger expansion/acquisition financing that includes: real estate loans, equipment financing, working capital lines of credit, SBA loan enhancements and access to capital.

Customer Philosophy:
My goal is to create a strong partnership with my clients. Working collaboratively, I am able to determine the best banking solutions to meet your business banking needs. With extensive experience in the local banking industry, I provide a unique combination of expert knowledge and practical insight to help you plan, start and expand your business with customized financing solutions. My passion for providing high-touch service enables me to anticipate and plan for changes that arise as your business changes. I look forward to the opportunity to provide you with the tools your company needs to stay competitive in today's economy.

Years of Experience: 30 years
I have been in the local banking industry for over 30 years, building lasting relationships with business clients of all sizes by providing customized financing solutions to help balance their short and long-term goals. My broad-based lending background has allowed me to think outside the box to provide creative lending solutions in helping my clients achieve their short and long-term financial goals.

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