Total Mortgage Our Story

our story

In 1997, loan officer John Walsh started a mortgage company. It came as the result of years in the industry; he had the experience, the know-how, and a briefcase full of big ideas – so it was a natural choice to get started.

Over the next decade, his company grew from a tiny three-person shop to a national lender. And when the housing crisis leveled the mortgage industry in 2007, Total Mortgage was one of the few lenders to stay intact. We owe that to a single choice John had made years earlier...

Other lenders were making a fortune by putting borrowers in homes they would never be able to pay for, signing off on the very deals that led to the recession. We only offered the loans that we knew our borrowers could afford.

No matter how large we grow, we'll never forget how that decision saved both us and our borrowers. And in our post-recession success, we've become the kind of lender that can really do it all. We're proud to provide homebuyers with the service and integrity of a hometown bank while also offering all the same benefits as the big guys. That's our mission – to provide local lending expertise at the national level.

Our Reputation

our reputation

It feels a little weird to brag about ourselves. Instead, we'll let some complete strangers take this one.

In 2016, Hearst Media Group named us one of the Top Workplaces in Connecticut, and over the last 7 years, Inc. Magazine has singled us out as one of the fastest growing US companies 4 times.

Most importantly, we've also gotten the thumbs up from our customers. We're a 5 star lender on Zillow with over 300 reviews, and we have an 5 star review on Google.

You know the secret to our effectiveness? Whether we're working hard on your loan or kicking back after hours in the company game room, we're always on the same team.

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What our clients say

We had a great experience working with Samson’s team at Total Mortgage. They made the entire home buying process smooth and stress-free, always keeping us informed and answering every question we had. Their professionalism, communication, and dedication truly made a difference. We’re so grateful for their support in helping us close on our new home. Highly recommend Samson’s team to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable mortgage team! 🏡✨

Doris J.

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What our clients say

Ed and Jason were great to work with. My situation was a little uncommon due to being self employed and recently moved to a new state all on top of relocating my business. Very knowledgeable team and they understood the little nuances of such a unique process. Would highly recommend

Phillip E.

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What our clients say

I can't stress enough how professional and knowledgeable Kevin Richardi is. This is my 3rd time working with him and his team. I always research other lenders and end up coming back completely confident that I got the best mortgage loan. K

Maria F.

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What our clients say

We cannot say enough amazing things about Justin! He was so responsive and on top of every little detail. This market was insane with buying a house and he made it so much less stressful. Do yourself a favor and have Justin be your mortgage lender!

Jaclyn D.

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What our clients say

This has been the most amazing and peaceful mortgage application approval ever… Thanks…After a very bad and traumatic experience in the past, this has been the best of the best… Thanks to the whole TM team, especially Jose and Ileana… You really rock :)

Ricardo R.

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What our clients say

Joselyn was very patient throughout the home buying process. Gave me all the info I needed and answered any questions I had. Hopefully I won't need to take out another mortgage anytime soon but if I did I would use Joselyn again.

Kevin

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What our clients say

Lanie was incredible. Her knowledge, experience & ability to walk you through each step was exceptional. She is professional, accessible & informative. I highly recommend her! Thank you!

Maryclaire K.

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What our clients say

This was our first time buying a home and everyone at Total Mortgage made it such an easy and stress-free process!

Edward R.

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What our clients say

I had great experience working with George from total mortgage.From the very beginning, he was professional, patient and always willing to answer my questions. He explained everything clearly, which helped reduce the stress that comes with buying a home.I would highly recommend Total Mortgages.

Nash W.

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What our clients say

"I'm thrilled to share that my experience with Total Mortgage was absolutely spectacular! As a first-time homebuyer, I was nervous about navigating the mortgage process, but their team made it a breeze. From the initial consultation to closing day, they were knowledgeable, responsive, and truly invested in helping me find the perfect loan for my needs. Their guidance and support made buying my dream home a joy. If you're looking for a seamless and stress-free mortgage experience, I highly recommend Total mortgage

Jason A.

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