Whether you’re working on a start-up, funding business expansion, or investing, we have options that fit your goals, company size, and amount you’d like to borrow. Navigant Credit Union offers the same solutions as larger institutions do, with personal attention and local sensibility.
We’re a SBA Preferred Lender, offering Term Loans for long-term investment, Business Lines of Credit for flexible financing when you need it, and Real Estate Financing.
To arrange a meeting, please choose one of the methods below.
Before you set up a meeting, get these forms completed and in hand. When we meet, we’ll explain your funding options, and help you get the funding you need.
Have a question? Call 401-233-4700 and ask to speak to someone in the Member Business Lending Department.
Our Team
Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Banking
Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Banking
Jeffrey P. Cascione is the Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Banking at Navigant Credit Union, where he is responsible for the oversight of all loan underwriting and approval recommendations, and for the day-to-day management of its Commercial Lending and Business Development Departments. He is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
A lifelong Rhode Islander, Jeff earned both his bachelor’s degree and his MBA from the University of Rhode Island and has established himself as an active leader in Rhode Island’s business and philanthropic communities. He currently serves as the Chair on the Board of Directors for the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, and St. Mary’s Home for Children. He also served on the Board of Trustees for Holy Apostles Church in Cranston, Board Member and Treasurer for the Gabrielle Dinsmore Heart and Hope Fund, and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team for the American Heart Association’s Southern New England Chapter. Jeff has participated in many charitable events over the last ten years as Emcee and Auctioneer.
Jeff lives in Johnston with his wife, Eleni, where they enjoy spending as much time as possible with their combined families including four children and four grandchildren.
FVP, Commercial Lending
FVP, Commercial Lending
Michael Solomon joins Navigant Credit Union with more than 30 years of experience in New England’s banking industry and has held several leadership roles in commercial banking. Most recently, he served as Regional President for New England Commercial Lending at Customers Bank. In his role at Navigant Credit Union, Solomon oversees Navigant’s commercial lending portfolio, including loan underwriting, business development, and the execution of strategies to grow commercial loans and deposits.
VP, Senior Relationship Manager
VP, Senior Relationship Manager
Prior to joining Navigant Credit Union in 2011, Don held management positions at Centreville Bank, Sovereign Bank and Fleet Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Bentley University and an MBA in Business from the University of Rhode Island. Don is active in Rhode Island civic organizations, including the Coventry Housing Authority, where he is a member of the Family Self-Sufficiency Committee, the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club, where he serves as Treasurer, and is an Advisory Board Member of the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center.
Don is married, with a blended family of four boys.
VP, Relationship Manager
VP, Relationship Manager
Fred joined Navigant Credit Union in 2016, after six years as a Business Banking Officer at Citizens Bank. Prior to that, he was owner and manager of a construction and real estate development firm. He received a Professional Project Management Certificate from Bryant University.
Fred is a member of the Board of Directors of Working on Walking, a non-profit organization supporting Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Fred is a US Air Force veteran. He lives with his wife in Cumberland, RI.
VP, Relationship Manager
VP, Relationship Manager
Claudia brings over 20 years of expertise in commercial underwriting and lending, partnering with business owners and real estate investors across Rhode Island and Massachusetts to help them achieve their financial goals. As a Relationship Manager, Claudia goes beyond lending by understanding and anticipating the needs of her members, all while delivering exceptional customer service.
Actively engaged in her community, Claudia serves as the President of the Cumberland Lincoln Rotary Club and is a Board Member for Habitat for Humanity of West Bay and Northern Rhode Island. She holds an MBA and a B.S. in Finance from Providence College. Claudia resides in Cumberland, RI with her family.
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