# Best FHA Mortgage Lenders in Asheville, NC

**As of:** 2026-05-20

Compare the top FHA mortgage lenders in Asheville, NC. Data-driven rankings based on rates, fees, and approval rates.

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## Market Statistics

- **Total Lenders:** 63
- **Total Loans:** 3,734
- **Median Rate Spread:** 0.13450819672131148%

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | SafeRate Score | Pricing | Pull-Through | Volume | Type |
|------|--------|----------------|---------|--------------|--------|------|
| 1 | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC | 88 | 52 | 81 | 184 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 2 | ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC | 80 | 36 | 81 | 336 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 3 | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. | 80 | 28 | 84 | 149 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 4 | LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC | 79 | 59 | 68 | 51 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 5 | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 79 | 65 | 62 | 28 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 6 | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC | 75 | 30 | 79 | 436 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 7 | GUARANTEED RATE, INC. | 71 | 38 | 68 | 87 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 8 | NEWREZ LLC | 68 | 52 | 56 | 23 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 9 | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LTD. | 63 | 18 | 81 | 42 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 10 | GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. | 63 | 32 | 55 | 76 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 11 | RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC | 59 | N/A | 91 | 11 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 12 | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC | 52 | 19 | 57 | 17 | Independent Mortgage Company |

## Methodology

Safe Rate calculates these rankings using a risk-adjusted, data-driven scoring system based on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) filings. Rather than relying on simple averages, our statistical models control for loan-level risk factors (such as LTV, loan amount, and property value) to evaluate a lender's true competitiveness within Asheville, NC.

Our composite SafeRate Score is derived using an equal, geometric weighting of the following factors:
1. **Pricing:** Evaluates the lender's interest rates and net fees relative to the market.
2. **Pull-Through:** Measures the percentage of applications that successfully close, indicating reliability and customer service.
3. **Product Knowledge:** Evaluates the lender's specific experience and volume originating the selected loan product.
4. **Local Place Knowledge:** Analyzes the lender's total number of loans originated in the specific geography to determine local market expertise.