# Best FHA Mortgage Bank Lenders in Lakewood

**As of:** 2026-05-24

Compare the top banks for FHA loans in Lakewood.

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## Market Statistics

- **Total Lenders:** 204
- **Total Loans:** 24,796
- **Median Rate Spread:** 0.3093826530612245%

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | SafeRate Score | Pricing | Pull-Through | Volume | Type |
|------|--------|----------------|---------|--------------|--------|------|
| 1 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 85 | 74 | 65 | 127 | Bank |
| 2 | TD Bank, National Association | 79 | 71 | 44 | 303 | Bank |
| 3 | Flagstar Bank, N.A. | 79 | 58 | 71 | 112 | Bank |
| 4 | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 73 | 57 | 42 | 482 | Bank |
| 5 | Plains Commerce Bank | 73 | 47 | 66 | 68 | Bank |
| 6 | Gateway First Bank | 71 | 35 | 77 | 123 | Bank |
| 7 | Provident Bank | 68 | 54 | 53 | 191 | Bank |
| 8 | The Federal Savings Bank | 66 | 26 | 53 | 146 | Bank |
| 9 | Bank of America, National Association | 63 | 35 | 43 | 345 | Bank |

## 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 Lakewood.

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.