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Best FHA Mortgage Lenders in Charlotte

Updated February 5, 2026

Market Overview

253
Total Lenders
42,466
Total Loans
0.29%
Median Rate Spread
RankLenderOverallPricingProductPull ThroughPlaceAvg FeesSpreadVolumeAction
1
First National Bank of Pennsylvania
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$1,737-0.015%426
2
MATTAMY HOME FUNDING, LLC
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$1,605+0.320%340
3
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC
Exceptional
Sound
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$2,229+0.107%3,124
4
American Security Mortgage Corp.
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$1,703+0.123%1,453
5
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,857+0.131%501
6
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
Strong
$1,640-0.083%267
7
SOFI BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
Strong
$200+0.092%199
8
NBKC BANK
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
Strong
$506-0.208%157
9
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC
Exceptional
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,603-0.233%1,307
10
Truist Bank
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
-$280+0.057%639
11
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$2,371+0.002%471
12
First Federal Bank
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
$2,328+0.096%307
13
U.S. Bank National Association
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$748+0.050%295
14
SouthState Bank, National Association
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
$2,327+0.143%283
15
Fifth Third Bank, National Association
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$503+0.121%198
16
Towne Bank
Exceptional
Sound
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$4,535+0.252%175
17
Pinnacle Bank
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
$1,887+0.153%111
18
INTERCOASTAL MORTGAGE, LLC
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
$1,706+0.287%88
19
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,744+0.251%3,911
20
ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C.
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$2,972+0.290%1,097
21
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,255+0.465%980
22
M/I FINANCIAL, LLC
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$6,746+0.184%373
23
Primis Mortgage Company
Strong
Sound
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$2,949+0.260%336
24
Uwharrie Bank
Strong
Strong
Sound
Sound
Exceptional
$1,554+0.271%229
25
Ameris Bank
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,866+0.125%196
26
INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC.
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,117+0.394%161
27
Flagstar Bank, N.A.
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,593+0.333%161
28
THE LOAN STORE, INC.
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,294+0.333%156
29
Plains Commerce Bank
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,839+0.277%98
30
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,268+0.329%2,718
31
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Strong
Sound
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
$1,583-0.039%935
32
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,840+0.353%429
33
HOWARD HANNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Strong
Sound
Strong
Strong
Strong
$1,914+0.255%332
34
NEWREZ LLC
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$2,335+0.380%243
35
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP.
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,812+0.479%241
36
Regions Bank
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$1,905+0.125%236
37
Alcova Mortgage LLC
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,984+0.437%235
38
Atlantic Coast Mortgage, LLC
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$3,226+0.365%186
39
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC.
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$3,218+0.469%140
40
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,996+0.023%109
41
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,196+0.465%364
42
CMG MORTGAGE, INC.
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,909+0.221%194
43
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,431+0.357%167
44
GUARANTEED RATE, INC.
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,205+0.171%164
45
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,021+0.295%158
46
LOWER, LLC
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,168+0.403%155
47
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,071+0.636%134
48
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC.
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,432+0.406%103
49
BAY EQUITY LLC
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,750+0.074%100
50
OriginPoint, LLC
Strong
Sound
Strong
Sound
Strong
$2,279+0.201%95

How We Rank Lenders

Our rankings use geometric mean scoring across equally-weighted categories. This rewards lenders who perform consistently well across all metrics, not just excel in one area.

Our Point System (Max 40 Points)

10
Pricing
Rate and fee competitiveness (25%)
10
Pull Through
Reliability in closing loans (25%)
10
Product
Specialization in the loan type (25%)
10
Place
Local market expertise (25%)

Data Integrity & Updates

Data is updated quarterly based on the latest HMDA filings and proprietary SafeRate analysis. All metrics are calculated using standardized methodologies to ensure fair comparison across lenders.

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