Safe Rate Rankings

Best Conventional Mortgage Lenders in Detroit

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 Lenders127

Total Loans16,726

Median Rate Spread0.47%

Detroit Market Insights

Lake Michigan Credit Union is Safe Rate's top-ranked Conventional lender in Detroit, leading on pricing, pullthrough, Conventional product expertise, and local knowledge.
There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Detroit, Navy Federal Credit Union and Lake Michigan Credit Union scores highest on Conventional 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 #2 in Detroit, 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 Detroit: Rocket Mortgage (#3) and United Wholesale Mortgage (#2).

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Rank	Lender	Overall	Pricing	Product	Pull Through	Place	Avg Fees	Rate Spread	# of Loans
1	LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION Credit UnionDirect	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	Strong	$1,059Fees	0.003%Above	278
2	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Exceptional	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	$2,262Fees	0.571%Above	3,431
3	ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	$2,694Fees	0.466%Above	3,175
4	The Huntington National Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	Strong	Exceptional	$337Credit	0.247%Above	427
5	STAUNTON FINANCIAL, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	$1,819Fees	0.367%Above	424
6	JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association BankDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$1,542Fees	0.379%Above	402
7	First Merchants Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$1,152Fees	0.183%Above	225
8	Bank of America, National Association BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$1,103Fees	0.005%Above	184
9	Independent Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	$1,203Fees	0.337%Above	166
10	NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Credit UnionDirect	Strong	Exceptional	Exceptional	Sound	Sound	$241Fees	0.460%Below	69
11	U.S. Bank National Association BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$178Fees	0.149%Above	54
12	Flagstar Bank, N.A. BankDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Exceptional	$1,830Fees	0.621%Above	621
13	Citizens Bank, National Association BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	Sound	Strong	$478Credit	0.088%Above	158
14	MORTGAGE CENTER L.C Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	$1,147Fees	0.241%Above	147
15	MICHIGAN SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT Credit UnionDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	$698Fees	0.283%Below	113
16	PNC Bank, National Association BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$559Credit	0.275%Above	64
17	The Dart Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$1,321Fees	0.343%Above	39
18	MORTGAGE 1 INCORPORATED Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Exceptional	$2,849Fees	0.634%Above	448
19	MICHIGAN FIRST CREDIT UNION Credit UnionDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	$1,256Fees	0.389%Above	268
20	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,298Fees	0.712%Above	380
21	GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$1,974Fees	0.249%Above	228
22	LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$2,020Fees	0.498%Above	99
23	First State Bank BankDirect	Strong	Sound	Strong	Strong	Strong	$1,433Fees	0.226%Above	83
24	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$1,934Fees	0.489%Above	66
25	PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,909Fees	0.641%Above	172
26	THE LOAN STORE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$1,398Fees	0.498%Above	139
27	CMG MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$2,285Fees	0.702%Above	129
28	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$2,143Fees	0.768%Above	93
29	Fifth Third Bank, National Association BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	Sound	Sound	$147Credit	0.483%Above	58
30	UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$2,842Fees	0.738%Above	204
31	NEWREZ LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Sound	Strong	$1,771Fees	0.722%Above	197
32	CREDIT UNION ONE Credit UnionDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Sound	Strong	$320Fees	0.572%Above	60
33	FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$1,300Fees	0.615%Above	54
34	VIBE CREDIT UNION Credit UnionDirect	Strong	Exceptional	Sound	Sound	Strong	$913Fees	0.169%Above	54
35	GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$2,215Fees	0.734%Above	246
36	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Sound	Sound	$1,432Fees	0.435%Above	70
37	PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$1,674Fees	0.700%Above	59
38	MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Sound	Sound	$1,454Fees	0.199%Above	40
39	Plains Commerce Bank BankWholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$1,988Fees	0.528%Above	49
40	Genisys Credit Union Credit UnionDirect	Strong	Sound	Strong	Sound	Sound	$1,010Fees	0.173%Above	46
41	Dearborn Federal Savings Bank BankDirect	Strong	Exceptional	Acceptable	Sound	Strong	$473Fees	0.203%Below	35
42	NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Sound	Strong	$2,748Fees	0.823%Above	106
43	AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$1,436Fees	1.201%Above	89
44	Superior National Bank BankDirect	Strong	Sound	Sound	Sound	Strong	$1,203Fees	0.312%Above	58
45	University Bank BankDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Strong	Strong	Sound	$1,589Fees	0.575%Above	44
46	THE MORTGAGE LINK, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	$2,451Fees	0.692%Above	348
47	MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Strong	Strong	Strong	$1,778Fees	0.641%Above	116
48	NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$3,044Fees	0.560%Above	99
49	Mortgage Research Center, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Strong	Sound	Strong	$1,296Fees	1.086%Above	191
50	ROSS MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Sound	Acceptable	Strong	Sound	Strong	$1,922Fees	0.506%Above	177

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Detroit?+

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 Detroit), 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 Detroit?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 127 lenders originated a combined 16,726 loans in Detroit. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

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

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Detroit is 0.47%. 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 Detroit'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.