Located at 441 Summer St., Connecticut Mortgage is Fairfield County's self-proclaimed "#1 Mortgage Broker." Founded in 1994 and privately held, the company is not only licensed with the Connecticut Department of Banking, but is also a registered mortgage broker with the State of New York Banking Department. The staff at its small, boutique office specialize in loans, pre-qualifications and home refinancing--and starts the process with a free consultation. Customers can either visit the office in person or log on to the website (www.ctmortgage.net), where they'll find mortgage calculators and links to additional resources.