With almost 6,000 locations in the United States, it's safe to say that Bank of America is one of the country's largest financial institutions. Offering a full range of banking options to individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses as well as large corporations, the banking giant is always easy to find. Located at the corner of High Ridge Road and Square Acres Drive less than a quarter mile from the Merritt Parkway, this B of A branch offers personal and business checking accounts as well as saving accounts, credit cards, CDs, IRAs and auto loans, to name just a few services. Many other services are available online, including bill pay and expense tracking.
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.
Continental Mortgage, in Stamford since 1990, is a mortgage lender. It is located on the 3rd floor of the 1100 Summer Street Building, the heart of Stamford's corporate district.
With a West Main Street location conveniently at the corner of the ShopRite shopping plaza (next to Subway), this First County Bank is a full-service banking center that includes deposit, mortgage, personal banking, trust and estate planning and investment services—along with a drive-up window and ATM. Founded in 1851 as The Stamford Savings Bank, First County Bank (renamed during the 1980s) has grown to 14 locations in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and Westport.
One Stop Insurance Agency offers auto, home, business, life and health policies. Some of its other available services include an on-site notary public and Spanish translators. This office is located on Washington Boulevard and parking is available at the meters just in front of the business.
This branch of Webster Bank offers all the usual banking services, as well as an ATM, loan officers, reverse mortgage consultants and WIS financial consultants. For more information, please visit or call the bank.
Located on the corner of Forest and Grove streets, GMC specializes in home buyer loans and refinanced mortgages. Its website (www.gmcmort.com) can answer numerous questions, including information on loan applications, the loan process, mortgage saving tips and when to refinance. Website tools include a mortgage calculator and loan application checklist.