# Best USDA Mortgage Lenders in Austin

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

Compare the top USDA mortgage lenders in Austin. Data-driven rankings based on rates, fees, and approval rates.

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## Market Statistics

- **Total Lenders:** 235
- **Total Loans:** 34,396
- **Median Rate Spread:** 0.20629955947136563%

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | SafeRate Score | Pricing | Pull-Through | Volume | Type |
|------|--------|----------------|---------|--------------|--------|------|
| 1 | VELOCIO MORTGAGE L.L.C. | 100 | 96 | 87 | 625 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 2 | CMG MORTGAGE, INC. | 83 | 48 | 72 | 1,568 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 3 | INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC. | 73 | 43 | 49 | 288 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 4 | SFMC, LP | 66 | 25 | 73 | 304 | 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 Austin.

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.