About Brian Skelly

Brian Skelly is a mortgage lender with over 20 years of experience helping homebuyers and homeowners secure financing across the Connecticut Shoreline and beyond. He specializes in home purchase loans, refinancing, and first-time homebuyer programs, with a strong focus on helping clients navigate complex financing options with clarity and confidence.

Brian is licensed in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Florida, Maine, and Vermont, allowing him to assist clients with primary homes, second homes, and relocation financing.

• 20+ years of mortgage lending experience

• Over $400 million in home loans funded

• Thousands of successful homebuyers served

• Licensed in CT, NY, RI, MA, FL, ME, and VT

• Deep expertise in Connecticut-specific loan programs

• Fast pre-approvals and smooth, on-time closings

Brian provides a full range of residential mortgage solutions tailored to your goals:

• Home Purchase Loans

• Mortgage Refinancing

• First-Time Homebuyer Programs

• Jumbo Loans

• Conventional, FHA, and VA Loans

• Second Homes & Investment Properties

Whether you're buying your first home, relocating, or refinancing, Brian helps you choose the right mortgage strategy—not just the lowest rate.

Brian is highly experienced with Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) programs and works closely with first-time buyers to maximize available benefits.

Brian is experienced working with down payment assistance programs available to Connecticut first-time homebuyers through CHFA loan programs.

Brian helps buyers understand eligibility, income limits, and how to structure their financing to take full advantage of these programs—often making homeownership possible with significantly less cash out of pocket.

Living in Branford with an office in Guilford, Brian has deep knowledge of local real estate markets and lending nuances specific to shoreline communities..

Serving: Branford, Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook, Clinton, Westbrook, Essex, and surrounding Connecticut towns.

Brian partners with a top national lender to provide:

• Quick, accurate mortgage pre-approvals

• Competitive interest rates

• Clear, consistent communication

• Smooth, on-time closings

Originally from Madison, Connecticut, Brian earned his degree from the University of Vermont, studying Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Economics. He has built his career helping clients make smart, informed mortgage decisions.

Brian lives in Branford, CT with his wife, two children, and their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. As a local homeowner and parent, he understands the needs of families buying and refinancing in today’s market.

Outside of work, Brian enjoys gardening, golf, chess, playing guitar, and hiking along the Connecticut shoreline with his family.

If you're looking for a mortgage lender in Connecticut—or a licensed loan officer who can help across multiple states—Brian Skelly provides the experience, local expertise, and personal service to help you succeed.

Visit the CHFA Homebuyers website for more details on available programs, or contact me directly to go over your options.

Getting pre-approved involves a review of your income, credit, assets, and overall financial profile. Brian provides fast, accurate pre-approvals so you can confidently shop for a home and make competitive offers.

Yes. Brian specializes in helping first-time homebuyers understand the mortgage process, explore available programs, and structure financing in a way that minimizes upfront costs and long-term expenses.

Brian primarily serves the Connecticut Shoreline, including Branford, Guilford, Madison, Old Saybrook, Clinton, Westbrook, and Essex. He is also licensed to provide mortgage services in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Florida, Maine, and Vermont.

Brian offers a full range of mortgage solutions, including conventional loans, FHA loans, VA loans, jumbo loans, refinance options, and home equity solutions.