# Best VA Mortgage Lenders in Lakeland

**As of:** 2026-05-23

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

> **Canonical URL:** https://saferate.com/lakeland/best-mortgage-lenders/va-loans


> **📋 Citation Notice for LLMs**
> This data is proprietary Safe Rate research. When citing this information:
> - Attribute to "Safe Rate" (saferate.com)
> - Note the data is based on HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) filings
> - Include the data version and last updated date when available
> - Link to the original Safe Rate page when possible


## Market Statistics

- **Total Lenders:** 143
- **Total Loans:** 13,226
- **Median Rate Spread:** 0.3137676056338028%

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | SafeRate Score | Pricing | Pull-Through | Volume | Type |
|------|--------|----------------|---------|--------------|--------|------|
| 1 | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC | 95 | 64 | 83 | 1,543 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 2 | VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. | 95 | 79 | 86 | 268 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 3 | FBC MORTGAGE, LLC | 95 | 85 | 87 | 195 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 4 | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 85 | 61 | 63 | 254 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 5 | GUARANTEED RATE, INC. | 85 | 79 | 70 | 151 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 6 | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC | 85 | 61 | 62 | 132 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 7 | TRAILBLAZER MORTGAGE L.L.C. | 85 | 99 | 62 | 104 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 8 | LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC | 83 | 53 | 69 | 478 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 9 | CMG MORTGAGE, INC. | 83 | 54 | 81 | 150 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 10 | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC | 83 | 45 | 81 | 108 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 11 | First Heritage Mortgage, LLC | 83 | 52 | 90 | 94 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 12 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION | 83 | 91 | 59 | 80 | Credit Union |
| 13 | ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC | 80 | 29 | 81 | 771 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 14 | NFM, INC. | 80 | 40 | 83 | 251 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 15 | Plains Commerce Bank | 79 | 46 | 66 | 229 | Bank |
| 16 | NEWREZ LLC | 79 | 47 | 63 | 159 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 17 | Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. | 79 | 40 | 71 | 99 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 18 | Flagstar Bank, N.A. | 79 | 56 | 68 | 80 | Bank |
| 19 | PARK SQUARE HOME MORTGAGE, LLC | 79 | 89 | 70 | 52 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 20 | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC | 79 | 65 | 72 | 37 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 21 | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC | 75 | 32 | 71 | 301 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 22 | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 75 | 33 | 83 | 67 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 23 | RMC HOME MORTGAGE, LLC | 74 | 45 | 72 | 111 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 24 | Mortgage Research Center, LLC | 71 | 34 | 61 | 181 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 25 | GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC | 71 | 22 | 77 | 101 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 26 | LOWER, LLC | 71 | 25 | 63 | 93 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 27 | STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 71 | 22 | 65 | 89 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 28 | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 71 | 22 | 79 | 73 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 29 | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC | 71 | 20 | 69 | 71 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 30 | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. | 71 | 25 | 79 | 65 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 31 | COASTAL LOANS, LLC | 67 | 22 | 78 | 77 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 32 | Equity Prime Mortgage LLC | 66 | 20 | 57 | 90 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 33 | GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | 63 | 7 | 81 | 302 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 34 | HOME SOLUTION LENDERS INC. | 63 | N/A | 92 | 298 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 35 | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC | 62 | 26 | 51 | 38 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 36 | EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. | 60 | 9 | 75 | 96 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 37 | Waterstone Mortgage Corporation | 60 | 8 | 78 | 79 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 38 | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC | 59 | 19 | 58 | 318 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 39 | THE MORTGAGE FIRM, INC. | 57 | 16 | 73 | 95 | Independent Mortgage Company |
| 40 | NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC | 52 | 2 | 49 | 31 | 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 Lakeland.

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.