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

Working with Jose was super easy. He kept me in the loop with how my loan progressed, helped every step of the way. He also presented multiple options which I liked. If rates go down in a year, I’ll gladly work with Jose again!!!

Glenn C.

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What our clients say

The Peach Team is Awesome and easy to work with. They help me buy my first home. Wyatt on The Peach Team was very helpful! He answered all my questions and walked me through all the way until closing date. And also Everybody that I talk to on The Peach Team was very professional!! Denise Peach has the best teams!

Vonta L.

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What our clients say

Susan was absolutely amazing from the start of the whole process. She was so helpful in explaining everything in a way that made the whole process so easy! Total Mortgage was also very expedient in the entire process.

Shupta H.

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What our clients say

I can't thank Matt and his team enough for all the work they did to help me with the purchase of my first property! Matt and his team did a wonderful job of keeping me informed at all times about where I was at in the home buying process as well as explaining things in a way you can easily digest. Matt helped me secure an extremely competitive interest rate on my property which goes a long way in this current housing market! The process moved swiftly from beginning to end, and I was in my house faster than expected. I can't recommend this team enough, and will most definitely use them again in the future when it's time for my next move!

Austin B.

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What our clients say

Melissa and Denise were fantastic. As a first-time buyer, this was all new to me, and they made it such a comfortable, stress-free experience. They were quick to respond to all my many questions and an absolute joy to work with. I would highly recommend.

Amanda F.

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What our clients say

Lynne Valente was excellent. Absolutely spectacular performance. Got us through without even a speed bump. Way better than my last experience with a home loan.

Lauren I.

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What our clients say

Conroy Johnson went above and beyond the call of duty! He understood my specific situation and adapted to help where he could. His communication was unmatched not only with me but other members of the team that helped me close on my home. He was respectful, and professional! I totally would recommend Conroy and his team to anyone that is looking to purchase a home!

John K.

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What our clients say

Brendan and his team worked hard at making sure the process was simple and as easy as could be with the priority of getting you to that closing date. Would recommend them to everyone.

Cameron P.

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What our clients say

- Excellent level of communication, including timely notices of completing milestones throughout the process. - Very personal service; feeling confident that there was team support with a highly professional staff.

Herve H.

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What our clients say

Loved how they worked with us. Made our steps very easy. Cesar was knowledgeable and kind and helpful. He made this whole transaction verry and pleasesant. Look forward working with them.

Reina G.

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