Safe Rate Rankings

Best FHA Mortgage Lenders in Cape Coral

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 4 PsRankings are calculated based on observed lender differences on closed loans across Pricing, Pull-through, Product, and Place.

🛡️ 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.

Market

Total Lenders163

Total Loans13,441

Median Rate Spread0.43%

Cape Coral Market Insights

United Wholesale Mortgage is Safe Rate's top-ranked FHA lender in Cape Coral, leading on pricing, pullthrough, FHA product expertise, and local knowledge.
There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Cape Coral, Lake Michigan Credit Union and Pennymac Loan Services scores highest on FHA pricing while Fbc Mortgage and Rocket Mortgage leads on likelihood to close. That is why we encourage speaking with multiple lenders.
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) ranks #1 in Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral: Rocket Mortgage (#2) and United Wholesale Mortgage (#1).

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Rank	Lender	Overall	Pricing	Product	Pull Through	Place	Avg Fees	Rate Spread	# of Loans
1	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Exceptional	Sound*	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	$3,743Fees	0.391%Above	1,934
2	ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	$4,640Fees	0.293%Above	1,095
3	LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Strong	Exceptional	$3,433Fees	0.411%Above	498
4	LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION Credit UnionDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	$1,615Fees	0.046%Below	271
5	FBC MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Strong*	Exceptional	Exceptional	Sound	$2,884Fees	0.175%Above	54
6	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Strong*	Exceptional	Sound	Strong	$2,141Fees	0.288%Above	178
7	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Strong*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,259Fees	0.185%Above	190
8	Flagstar Bank, N.A. BankDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,516Fees	0.381%Above	154
9	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,138Fees	0.532%Above	251
10	KIND LENDING, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$3,094Fees	0.463%Above	59
11	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Mediocre	Exceptional	Strong	Exceptional	$5,034Fees	0.778%Above	639
12	Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,904Fees	0.720%Above	249
13	THE LOAN STORE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,373Fees	0.357%Above	82
14	U.S. Bank National Association BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	Sound	Strong	$1,133Fees	0.115%Above	79
15	INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$3,387Fees	0.612%Above	37
16	AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Mediocre	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	$6,097Fees	0.832%Above	397
17	NEWREZ LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Sound	Strong	$2,831Fees	0.536%Above	123
18	COASTAL LOANS, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Exceptional	Strong	$6,020Fees	0.078%Above	115
19	CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$2,866Fees	0.149%Above	40
20	GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$2,845Fees	0.360%Above	87
21	Plains Commerce Bank BankWholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$2,958Fees	0.618%Above	52
22	GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$3,828Fees	0.513%Above	48
23	FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Exceptional	Sound	$2,582Fees	0.552%Above	39
24	CMG MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$3,451Fees	0.608%Above	38
25	JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association BankDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Strong	Sound	Strong	$2,702Fees	0.280%Above	166
26	LOWER, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,128Fees	0.542%Above	126
27	UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Exceptional	Strong	$3,498Fees	0.514%Above	96
28	EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$5,848Fees	0.089%Above	77
29	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Exceptional	Sound	$3,489Fees	0.528%Above	59
30	OCMBC, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$3,493Fees	0.408%Above	54
31	T2 FINANCIAL LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Exceptional	Sound	$4,532Fees	0.542%Above	45
32	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Sound*	Strong	Strong	Sound	$3,385Fees	0.564%Above	41
33	MORTGAGE 1 INCORPORATED Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Mediocre	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$2,821Fees	0.407%Above	166
34	AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,313Fees	0.520%Above	111
35	NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Mediocre	Exceptional	Sound	Strong	$4,524Fees	0.713%Above	248
36	EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Mediocre	Exceptional	Exceptional	Strong	$5,079Fees	1.052%Above	120
37	VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,217Fees	0.624%Above	74
38	THE EQUITABLE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Sound	Sound	$2,440Fees	0.526%Above	36
39	First Horizon Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	Sound	$2,140Fees	0.123%Above	34
40	Bell Bank BankDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$3,588Fees	0.309%Above	33
41	HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LTD. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Mediocre	Exceptional	Exceptional	Sound	$4,770Fees	0.859%Above	47
42	STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$5,288Fees	0.507%Above	37
43	AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Mediocre	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$6,029Fees	0.707%Above	63
44	Equity Prime Mortgage LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,320Fees	0.948%Above	61
45	SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Mediocre	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$5,226Fees	0.952%Above	49
46	GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Mediocre	Exceptional	Exceptional	Sound	$5,937Fees	0.667%Above	47
47	Waterstone Mortgage Corporation Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Mediocre	Exceptional	Exceptional	Sound	$4,872Fees	0.869%Above	43
48	ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$3,462Fees	0.512%Above	33
49	GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$3,120Fees	0.665%Above	40
50	CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Exceptional	Sound	Sound	$5,626Fees	0.526%Above	35

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Cape Coral?+

Safe Rate ranks lenders using the 4 Ps framework, derived entirely 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 Cape Coral), and Product (performance on specific loan types). Each lender receives a composite Safe Rate Score from 0–100. 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 Pricing, Pullthrough, Place, and Product. Scores of 80 or above earn Champion status; scores of 60–79 earn Superstar status. All scores are calculated from verified HMDA data — no lender can pay to improve their position.

How many mortgage lenders are active in Cape Coral?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 163 lenders originated a combined 13,441 loans in Cape Coral. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

What does the rate spread tell me about a lender in Cape Coral?+

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Cape Coral is 0.43%. 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 Cape Coral's rankings, all three institution types are evaluated on the same HMDA performance metrics.

How We Rank Lenders

Our rankings use a weighted average of scores across equally-weighted categories to evaluate lenders on a linear, raw performance scale.

Our Point System (Max 40 Points)

Pricing

Rate and fee competitiveness (25%)

Pull Through

Reliability in closing loans (25%)

Product

Specialization in the loan type (25%)

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.

⚖️ 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.