# Best USDA Mortgage Lenders in Houma

**As of:** 2026-05-22

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

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## Market Statistics

- **Total Lenders:** 20
- **Total Loans:** 1,139
- **Median Rate Spread:** 0.3637894736842105%

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | SafeRate Score | Pricing | Pull-Through | Volume | Type |
|------|--------|----------------|---------|--------------|--------|------|
| 1 | DSLD MORTGAGE, LLC | 95 | 98 | 66 | 153 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 2 | GMFS LLC | 95 | 85 | 68 | 119 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 3 | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC | 89 | 62 | 75 | 286 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 4 | Assurance Financial Group, L.L.C. | 75 | 24 | 76 | 119 | 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 Houma.

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.