Safe Rate Rankings

Best Mortgage Companie Lenders in Connecticut

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 Lenders208

Total Loans33,739

Median Rate Spread0.33%

Connecticut Market Insights

Homestead Funding is Safe Rate's top-ranked mortgage company in Connecticut, leading the composite scorecard across pricing, pullthrough, products, and local expertise.
There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Connecticut, Members Mortgage Company and Provident Funding Associates LP scores highest on pricing while Rocket Mortgage and United Wholesale Mortgage leads on likelihood to close. That is why we encourage speaking with multiple lenders.
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) ranks #4 in Connecticut, 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 Connecticut: Rocket Mortgage (#5) and Total Mortgage Services (#6).

Explore Rankings by Type

Overall Rankings

All lenders in Connecticut

By Loan Product

FHA Loans Conventional Loans VA Loans Jumbo Loans USDA Loans

Need a different institution type?

Banks Credit Unions

Shopping for a mortgage? Click the heart icon to save lenders to My Home and make comparison painless.

Rank	Lender	Overall	Pricing	Pull Through	Place	Avg Fees	Rate Spread	# of Loans
1	HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	Strong	$1,460Fees	0.141%Above	358
2	FIRST WORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Exceptional	Exceptional	$2,566Fees	0.287%Above	1,179
3	MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Exceptional	Sound	Exceptional	$725Fees	0.304%Below	286
4	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Exceptional	$3,094Fees	0.315%Above	2,211
5	ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Exceptional	$4,218Fees	0.365%Above	2,533
6	TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Mediocre	Exceptional	Exceptional	$3,443Fees	0.462%Above	2,298
7	LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Strong	Strong	$3,330Fees	0.410%Above	504
8	PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Exceptional*	Sound	Strong	$1,809Fees	0.034%Above	142
9	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Exceptional	$2,457Fees	0.216%Above	889
10	CMG MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Exceptional	$3,217Fees	0.464%Above	734
11	Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Strong	Exceptional	$2,584Fees	0.401%Above	661
12	WILLIAM RAVEIS MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Strong	Exceptional	$2,342Fees	0.184%Above	481
13	ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Strong	$1,804Fees	0.401%Above	164
14	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Exceptional	$3,222Fees	0.361%Above	914
15	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Strong	Strong	$2,455Fees	0.528%Above	274
16	GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Strong	Strong	$2,988Fees	0.313%Above	640
17	T2 FINANCIAL LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	$3,031Fees	0.526%Above	390
18	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Strong	Strong	$1,904Fees	0.265%Above	297
19	NORWICH COMMERCIAL GROUP, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Strong	Strong	$1,849Fees	0.383%Above	374
20	PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	$2,833Fees	0.388%Above	328
21	Mortgage Research Center, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Strong	Strong	$2,234Fees	0.488%Above	460
22	PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Strong	Strong	$2,732Fees	0.397%Above	349
23	KIND LENDING, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Strong	Strong	$2,489Fees	0.481%Above	195
24	MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Sound	Strong	$1,616Fees	0.160%Above	164
25	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Strong	Exceptional	$2,843Fees	0.463%Above	920
26	EQUITY RESOURCES, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Sound	Strong	Strong	$2,843Fees	0.299%Above	99
27	PROVINCE MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Strong	Strong	$2,328Fees	0.373%Above	124
28	NORTHPOINT MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Strong	Strong	$3,046Fees	0.312%Above	107
29	THE LOAN STORE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Strong	Sound	$2,133Fees	0.249%Above	76
30	NEWREZ LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Sound	Strong	$2,916Fees	0.486%Above	527
31	GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Strong	Strong	$2,360Fees	0.208%Above	460
32	Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Strong	Strong	$2,639Fees	0.475%Above	263
33	UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	$2,403Fees	0.354%Above	189
34	GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	$2,545Fees	0.269%Above	143
35	NFM, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	$3,903Fees	0.563%Above	100
36	MORTGAGE MARKETS CUSO, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Sound	Sound	Strong	$2,127Fees	0.114%Above	96
37	NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Strong	Strong	$2,474Fees	0.531%Above	82
38	AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Mediocre	Strong	Strong	$4,264Fees	0.507%Above	287
39	MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Strong	Strong	$2,220Fees	0.346%Above	175
40	WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Sound	Sound	Strong	$1,729Fees	0.095%Above	96
41	EMM LOANS LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Strong	Sound	$2,735Fees	0.618%Above	81
42	CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Sound	$2,733Fees	0.321%Above	69
43	NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Strong	Strong	$3,969Fees	0.301%Above	232
44	BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Exceptional	Acceptable	Sound	$1,086Fees	0.026%Below	74
45	PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Mediocre	Strong	Strong	$4,471Fees	0.606%Above	208
46	WARSHAW CAPITAL, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Sound	Sound	Strong	$2,591Fees	0.338%Above	95
47	NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Sound	Strong	$3,145Fees	0.504%Above	338
48	PRYSMA LENDING GROUP, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Mediocre	Strong	Strong	$4,011Fees	0.621%Above	185
49	EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Mediocre	Exceptional	Strong	$4,766Fees	0.605%Above	106
50	MEADOWBROOK FINANCIAL MORTGAGE BANKERS CORP. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Mediocre	Sound	Strong	$6,978Fees	0.856%Above	98

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Connecticut?+

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 Connecticut), 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 Connecticut?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 208 lenders originated a combined 33,739 loans in Connecticut. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

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

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Connecticut is 0.33%. 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 Connecticut'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 30 Points)

Pricing

Rate and fee competitiveness (33%)

Pull Through

Reliability in closing loans (33%)

Place

Local market expertise (33%)

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.