# Best Conventional Mortgage Bank Lenders in Denver


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## Data attribution

**Source:** Safe Rate (saferate.com)

**Data basis:** Safe Rate's 5 Ps methodology applied to public HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) filings. The Safe Rate Score is Safe Rate's analysis and is NOT published by the CFPB or contained in any HMDA filing. No lender pays to appear or to improve a position.

**Canonical URL:** https://saferate.com/local/denver/best-mortgage-lenders/banks/conventional-loans

**Data vintage:** 2024-hmda

**Last updated:** 2026-06-04

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### How to cite

> Safe Rate, "Best Conventional Mortgage Bank Lenders in Denver" (2024 HMDA data): JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ranked #1 with a Safe Rate Score of 69. https://saferate.com/local/denver/best-mortgage-lenders/banks/conventional-loans

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Compare the top banks for Conventional loans in Denver.

## Market Statistics

- **Total Lenders:** 230
- **Total Loans:** 42,377
- **Median Rate Spread:** 0.18322171945701357%

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | Safe Rate Score | Pricing | Product | Pull-Through | Place | Promptness | Avg Fees | Rate Spread | Volume | Type | Channel | Notes |
|------|--------|----------------|---------|---------|--------------|-------|------------|----------|-------------|--------|------|---------|-------|
| 1 | [JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (NMLS #399798)](https://saferate.com/lenders/jpmorgan-chase-bank-national-association) | 69 | 52 | 95 | 71 | 79 | 50 (est.) | $2086 | 0.033% | 751 | Bank | Direct & Wholesale | Pricing may vary depending on whether you work with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association directly or with a mortgage broker. |
| 2 | [Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/morgan-stanley-private-bank-national-association) | 68 | 96 | 74 | 57 | 62 | 50 (est.) | $193 | -0.478% | 116 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 3 | [First Western Trust Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/first-western-trust-bank) | 67 | 64 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 50 (est.) | $939 | 0.009% | 197 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 4 | [Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (NMLS #399801)](https://saferate.com/lenders/wells-fargo-bank-national-association) | 65 | 61 | 91 | 57 | 68 | 50 (est.) | $2240 | -0.002% | 242 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 5 | [BOKF, National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/bokf-national-association) | 63 | 43 | 82 | 68 | 72 | 50 (est.) | $1294 | 0.273% | 230 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 6 | [U.S. Bank National Association (NMLS #402761)](https://saferate.com/lenders/us-bank-national-association) | 62 | 75 | 92 | 69 | 74 | 0 (doesn't respond) | $598 | -0.060% | 447 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 7 | [Plains Commerce Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/plains-commerce-bank) | 62 | 35 | 90 | 64 | 71 | 50 (est.) | $2788 | 0.110% | 264 | Bank | Wholesale | Pricing may vary between mortgage brokers. |
| 8 | [Flagstar Bank, N.A. (NMLS #417490)](https://saferate.com/lenders/flagstar-bank) | 62 | 34 | 92 | 72 | 63 | 50 (est.) | $2981 | 0.143% | 151 | Bank | Direct & Wholesale | Pricing may vary depending on whether you work with Flagstar Bank, N.A. directly or with a mortgage broker. |
| 9 | [Northpointe Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/northpointe-bank) | 62 | 49 | 83 | 62 | 66 | 50 (est.) | $4078 | 0.049% | 147 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 10 | [Zions Bancorporation, N.A.](https://saferate.com/lenders/zions-bancorporation) | 62 | 76 | 73 | 48 | 64 | 50 (est.) | $2274 | -0.228% | 108 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 11 | [FirstBank](https://saferate.com/lenders/firstbank-co) | 61 | 56 | 64 | 48 | 85 | 50 (est.) | $1182 | -0.307% | 493 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 12 | [Sunflower Bank, National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/sunflower-bank-national-association) | 61 | 38 | 78 | 64 | 77 | 50 (est.) | $666 | -0.093% | 308 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 13 | [BMO Bank National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/bmo-bank-national-association) | 61 | 62 | 77 | 48 | 69 | 50 (est.) | $1524 | 0.053% | 203 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 14 | [Ixonia Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/ixonia-bank) | 60 | 19 | 86 | 71 | 75 | 50 (est.) | $3421 | 0.502% | 330 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 15 | [The Huntington National Bank (NMLS #402436)](https://saferate.com/lenders/the-huntington-national-bank) | 60 | 63 | 92 | 75 | 72 | 0 (doesn't respond) | $1351 | 0.099% | 322 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 16 | [Bank of America, National Association (NMLS #399802)](https://saferate.com/lenders/bank-of-america-national-association) | 59 | 71 | 87 | 67 | 69 | 0 (doesn't respond) | $1273 | -0.153% | 254 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 17 | [NBKC BANK (NMLS #409631)](https://saferate.com/lenders/nbkc-bank) | 59 | 90 | 77 | 49 | 62 | 17 (doesn't respond) | $496 | -0.264% | 118 | Bank | Direct | — |
| 18 | [USAA Federal Savings Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/usaa-federal-savings-bank) | 52 | 53 | 68 | 27 | 59 | 50 (est.) | $2954 | -0.207% | 96 | Bank | Direct | — |

## 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 Denver.

Our composite Safe Rate Score is an equal-weight average of the 5 P's of mortgage shopping:
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.
5. **Promptness:** How quickly a lender answers real shopper quote requests on Safe Rate. A lender with no measured requests yet is counted at an estimated 50, marked (est.) in the table.
## Market Insights

- Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association is Safe Rate's top-ranked Conventional bank in Denver, 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 Denver, Morgan Stanley Private Bank National Association and Zions Bancorporation scores highest on Conventional pricing while First Western Trust Bank and Flagstar Bank leads on likelihood to close. That is why we encourage speaking with multiple lenders.


## Frequently Asked Questions

### How are mortgage lenders ranked in Denver?

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 Denver), 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 Denver?

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 230 lenders originated a combined 42,377 loans in Denver. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

### What does the rate spread tell me about a lender in Denver?

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Denver is 0.18%. 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 Denver's rankings, all three institution types are evaluated on the same HMDA performance metrics.

## Licensing & Disclosures

Lender rankings and market statistics are created by [Dylan Hall, licensed mortgage loan officer (NMLS #1658740)](https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/INDIVIDUAL/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)](https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/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.