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Safe Rate Rankings

Best Conventional Mortgage Lenders in Barnstable Town

Updated June 4, 2026

Rankings are a starting point, not a verdict. Safe Rate recommends speaking with 2-3 lenders to find the right fit for your home loan!

The 5 PsRankings are calculated from observed lender differences on closed loans across Pricing, Pull-through, Product, and Place, plus Promptness when a lender has answered real shopper quote requests.
No Pay to PlayLenders cannot buy their way to the top. Rankings are 100% earned.
HMDA 2024Built using publicly available originated loan data from the federal government.
Peer BenchmarkedPerformance is normalized and benchmarked against peer institutions.
Total Lenders54
Total Loans2,360
Median Rate Spread0.19%
Barnstable Town Market Insights
  • The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank is Safe Rate's top-ranked Conventional lender in Barnstable Town, leading on the 5 P's: pricing, pullthrough, Conventional product expertise, local knowledge, and promptness.
  • There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Barnstable Town, Morgan Stanley Private Bank National Association and Leader Bank National Association scores highest on Conventional pricing while The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank and Leader Bank National Association leads on likelihood to close. That is why we encourage speaking with multiple lenders.
  • United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) ranks #13 in Barnstable Town, serving as the platform behind many independent local brokers who live and work in the community. A local broker knows the neighborhoods, the local market, and is personally invested in your outcome. Real estate agents often prefer referring local brokers for their accessibility and responsiveness, qualities that matter when a deal is moving fast. Pricing and experience can vary by broker.
  • Popular names in Barnstable Town: Rocket Mortgage (#25) and The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank (#1).

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Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$743Fees
2
Leader Bank
BankDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$636Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$289Fees
4
Citizens Bank
BankDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,954Fees
5
JPMorgan Chase Bank
BankDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,493Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,544Fees
7
Baycoast Mortgage Company
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,179Fees
8
CMG Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$3,139Fees
9
Movement Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$3,009Fees
10
loanDepot
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$3,471Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$907Fees
12
CrossCountry Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$3,000Fees
13
United Wholesale Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,560Fees
14
Guaranteed Rate
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,137Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,236Fees
16
Guild Mortgage Company
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,796Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,181Fees
18
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,644Fees
19
Harborone Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,709Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$697Fees
21
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,869Fees
22
Keystone Funding
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,178Fees
23
Equity Resources
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$1,679Fees
24
Berkshire Bank
BankDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$307Fees
25
Rocket Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & WholesaleDoesn't respond
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$4,254Fees
26
U.S. Bank National Association
BankDirectDoesn't respond
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$232Fees
27
Bank of America
BankDirectDoesn't respond
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$1,169Fees
28
NewRez
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,049Fees
29
TD Bank
BankDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$1,315Fees
30
PrimeLending
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,636Fees
31
First Community Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$634Fees
32
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Credit UnionDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$810Fees
33
Salem Five Mortgage Company
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$1,597Fees
34
Eastern Bank
BankDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$1,261Fees
35
Navy Federal Credit Union
Credit UnionDirectDoesn't respond
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$1,942Fees
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$796Fees
37
Radius Financial Group
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$1,992Fees
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$1,395Fees
39
Total Mortgage Services
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,849Fees
40
NBKC Bank
BankDirectDoesn't respond
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$590Fees
41
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$3,136Fees
42
William Raveis Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,493Fees
43
Nationstar Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$5,151Fees
44
PennyMac Loan Services
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & WholesaleDoesn't respond
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$1,975Fees
45
Citibank
BankDirectDoesn't respond
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$144Fees
46
New American Funding
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,644Fees
47
Amerant Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,941Fees
48
Embrace Home Loans
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,663Fees
49
Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,418Fees
50
OCMBC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$5,580Fees

Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Barnstable Town, MA?+

Safe Rate ranks lenders using the 5 Ps framework. Four are derived from HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) data: Pricing (how competitively a lender prices loans vs. the market benchmark), Pullthrough (how effectively a lender closes applications), Place (the lender's depth of expertise in Barnstable Town, MA), and Product (performance on specific loan types). The fifth, Promptness, is behavioral: it credits lenders who answer real shopper quote requests quickly. Lenders with no measured requests yet are counted at an estimated 50. Each lender receives a composite Safe Rate Score from 0 to 100. No lender pays to appear in the rankings.

What is the Safe Rate Score?+

The Safe Rate Score is a 0–100 composite index measuring a lender's performance across the 5 P's: Pricing, Pullthrough, Place, Product, and Promptness. Scores of 80 or above earn Champion status; scores of 60–79 earn Superstar status. Four of the P's are calculated from verified HMDA data and Promptness from real shopper quote requests — no lender can pay to improve their position.

How many mortgage lenders are active in Barnstable Town, MA?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 54 lenders originated a combined 2,360 loans in Barnstable Town, MA. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

What does the rate spread tell me about a lender in Barnstable Town, MA?+

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Barnstable Town, MA is 0.19%. Lenders in Safe Rate's top rankings consistently price below this median, meaning borrowers typically pay less interest over the life of their loan.

What is HMDA data and why does Safe Rate use it?+

HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) is a federal law requiring every mortgage lender to disclose every loan application annually — including rates, amounts, approvals, and denials. Safe Rate uses HMDA because it is government-verified, covers all lenders equally, and cannot be gamed. It is the most objective foundation available for lender rankings.

Does Safe Rate accept payment from lenders to appear in rankings?+

No. Safe Rate rankings are strictly data-driven. No lender can pay to appear in or improve their position in Safe Rate's rankings. The only factor that determines a lender's rank is their verified HMDA performance data.

What is the difference between a bank, credit union, and independent mortgage company?+

Banks and credit unions offer mortgages alongside checking, savings, and other products. Independent Mortgage Companies (IMCs) focus exclusively on originating loans and often offer more product variety and speed. In Barnstable Town, MA's rankings, all three institution types are evaluated on the same HMDA performance metrics.

How We Rank Lenders

Our rankings use an equal-weight average of scores across the 5 Ps: Pricing, Product, Pull-Through, Place, and Promptness. Promptness measures how quickly a lender answers real shopper quote requests; a lender with none measured yet is counted at an estimate.

Our Point System (Max 50 Points)

10/ 50 pts
Pricing
How competitively a lender prices vs. the market benchmark (20%).
10/ 50 pts
Product
Performance on your specific loan type (20%).
10/ 50 pts
Pull Through
How reliably a lender closes the loans it starts (20%).
10/ 50 pts
Place
Depth of a lender's expertise in your local market (20%).
10/ 50 pts
Promptness
How quickly a lender answers real quote requests — blended in once they respond (20%).

Data Integrity & Updates

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

Licensing & Disclosures

Lender rankings and market statistics are created by Dylan Hall, licensed mortgage loan officer (NMLS #1658740). Safe Rate is a mortgage technology platform; mortgage lending services are provided by PartnerOwn LLC dba Safe Rate Mortgage, a licensed mortgage broker and lender (NMLS #1590949). Safe Rate Mortgage is a lending partner of some of the lenders ranked on this page, and Safe Rate Inc. has software or service customers on this list; however, all rankings are calculated using objective, public Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) datasets, completely independent of any corporate partnerships, client relationships, or compensation.