Brian Scott Cohen
About
With over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Brian Scott Cohen is one of New York City's top-producing loan officers and a Senior Loan Officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. He has helped more than 9,000 clients fund over $6 billion in loans, specializing in co-ops, condos, jumbo loans and the full range of conventional, FHA and VA financing. Brian has been consistently ranked among the nation's top mortgage professionals by Scotsman Guide, Mortgage Executive Magazine and National Mortgage News. He is currently ranked #21 on the 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Originators list and was named the #1 loan officer nationally at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. In 2017, National Mortgage News ranked him the #2 loan officer in the country after...
Primary Markets
- Ardsley On Hudson, NY
- Ardsley, NY
- Armonk, NY
- Astoria, NY
- Briarcliff Manor, NY
- Bronx, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Chappaqua, NY
- Cold Spring Harbor, NY
- Commack, NY
- Congers, NY
- Croton On Hudson, NY
- Dobbs Ferry, NY
- Elmsford, NY
- Flushing, NY
Loan Specialties
Interest-Only
VA
Jumbo
Renovation Loans
Adjustable-Rate
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Reviews
Mike
Apr 2, 2026
Getting a mortgage for a co-op in New York City is not as straightforward as people think. There are a lot of moving parts and a lot of people involved, and Brian Scott kept us completely informed every step of the way. That transparency made all the difference. When hurdles came up, and they did, he didn't just flag them, he found solutions. At one point he came back to us with a better rate we weren't even expecting. Some people treat it like a job. Brian Scott is clearly passionate about what he does, and it shows. He'd be the first person I'd call again, and I've worked with other mortgage lenders before. Not a close comparison.
Layla
Mar 20, 2026
Working with Brian and his team made the process of purchasing my first home so smooth and frictionless. They were proactive in setting expectations, laying out next steps along the way, and looping the right folks into the process at the right time. I would highly recommend working with Brian and his team, and look forward to our next occasion.
Kathy
Aug 2, 2025
Brian and his team were phenomenal to work with. They found us a great rate and quickly answered any and all questions we had. Our first coop purchase in NYC went off without a hitch. Highly recommended and I would absolutely use them again.
Thomas
Aug 2, 2025
We had an excellent experience with Brian and the team (Deb, Kristina, and others). They provided a seamless, end to end experience throughout our loan process. Everyone was highly responsive, thorough, and professional, and they took the time to address all of our questions and concerns. Most importantly, they were able to offer very competitive rates. We would absolutely recommend them and look forward to working with them again in the future.
Alissa
Aug 2, 2025
Brian and his team at GRA were on top of the details that can make finding the right lender a headache. It was a truly seamless process and they secured the best possible rate for my mortgage. They were responsive, understanding and helpful throughout the entire process. It made my experience as a first time homebuyer so much simpler.