Mortgage Experts

Brian Kinahan is a Mortgage Loan Originator, Residential Lending, at First County Bank who has over 11 years of experience with all aspects of mortgage origination. He originates mortgage loans and works closely with real estate, financial and building professionals throughout Connecticut. Brian helps guide borrowers through the loan process and recommends the best solutions for each customer.

• Experienced in mortgage finance and business origination
• Focuses on helping first time homebuyers and educating borrowers
• Provides consultative mortgage lending for purchase and refinance borrowers
• Previous experience was most recently as a mortgage banker in Darien, CT and prior positions with national banks and mortgage companies

EXPERTISE

• Residential Lending
• Loan Origination
• New Business Development
• Construction Lending

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Stamford Youth Hockey – Volunteer coach

EDUCATION

• Nichols College, Dudley, MA – B.A. Communications with English minor

PERSONAL

Brian is a lifelong resident of Stamford where he resides with his wife and three children.

Elizabeth “Beth” Brucker is a Mortgage Loan Originator, Residential Lending, at First County Bank who entered the residential mortgage business in 2002. Beth has experience with all aspects of mortgage origination. She originates mortgage loans and works closely with real estate, builder and financial professionals throughout Connecticut. Beth specializes in both luxury home lending and first-time home buyers. She is a well-known local mortgage professional who utilizes her extensive financial and marketing background to meet the specific needs and goals of each mortgage customer. Beth helps guide borrowers through the loan process and recommends the best solutions for each customer.

• Over 15 years of experience in mortgage finance and origination
• Focuses on helping first- time homebuyers and luxury home borrowers
• Provides consultative mortgage lending for purchase and refinance borrowers
• Prior experiences were as a mortgage lender and originator
• Previous marketing positions include one of the top 20 IT companies on The Fortune 500 where she held positions as international pricing manager for their Latin America Markets including Mexico and marketing director for the Northeast US Markets

EXPERTISE

• Residential Lending
• Luxury Residential Lending
• First-time Home Buyer
• Loan Origination
• New Business Development

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• The Westport Rotary Club – Social Chair, Newsletter Editor, Lobster Fest Member
• The Rotary Means Business – Social Chair
• American Heart Association, CT, NY – Advisory Board Member
• International Society of Lower Fairfield – Member

EDUCATION

• Fairfield University – B.S. Finance & Management

PERSONAL

Beth and her family reside in Wilton, CT. She enjoys being active with volunteering in the community.

Jennifer Scheffer is a Mortgage Loan Officer at First County Bank and has over 22 years of experience in residential lending. Prior to joining First County Bank, Jennifer has worked as a Private Mortgage Banker, Divorce Coach and Real Estate Underwriter for both commercial and residential transactions. Specializing in residential lending to the divorce market, Jennifer works with every type of homebuyer from those experiencing it for the first-time as well as those purchasing second homes, upsizing or downsizing. Jennifer is dedicated to supporting her clients through all steps of the process. A Certified Divorce Lending Professional, Jennifer is a critical member of the divorce team, lending her experience and expertise to navigate the intricacies of home financing before, during and after divorce.

• Over two decades of mortgage financing and origination experience
• Provides consultative mortgage lending services customized for the specific needs of her clients
• Focused on all residential lending segments – first time home buyers, divorcees, and seasoned homeowners – for purchases and refinances
• Divorce specific process and lending expertise
• Over 35 years in the financial services industry in both Commercial and Residential Real Estate

EXPERTISE

• Residential Lending
• Refinance Lending
• Loan Origination
• First Time Home Buyer

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• National Divorce Lending Association
• National Associations of Divorced Professionals

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Bridgeport Regional Business Council – Member

EDUCATION

• Ithaca College – B.A. Sociology

PERSONAL

Jennifer lives in Fairfield and enjoys traveling, gardening and spending time outdoors especially at the beach.