Americasa Expands to Connecticut, Serving Hispanic Families

0:00It's March 26th. Hartford News Today starts now. AI-powered and ready. I'm Corey with the story. Americacasa, a division of nationwide mortgage bankers, has launched its first Connecticut branch in West Hartford at 998 Farmington, Avenue. The Miami-based company focuses on home finance education, mortgage loans, and community aid aimed at Hispanic families. This move aligns with local demographics, where the U.S. Census shows 44.5% of people around Hartford, identified as Hispanic OR. Latino. Branch manager Wanda Casarino brings over 30 years of experience serving the Hartford area. She spent nearly 16 years as director of the local region for neighborhood assistance corporation of America, a HUD approved non-profit counseling group. The office opened with three staffers and plans the hire more soon. Americacasa now operates in Florida and Connecticut, with new locations slated for Houston and East Island on Long Island.

1:00These steps highlight growing support for home ownership in diverse communities, positioning Americacasa to expand its reach even further.