Safe Rate Rankings

Best FHA Mortgage Lenders in Jackson

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.
Total Lenders62
Total Loans5,032
Median Rate Spread0.45%
Jackson Market Insights
  • Trustmark National Bank is Safe Rate's top-ranked FHA lender in Jackson, leading on pricing, pullthrough, FHA product expertise, and local knowledge.
  • There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Jackson, Keesler and Bankplus scores highest on FHA 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson: Rocket Mortgage (#6) and Trustmark National Bank (#1).

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Overall Rankings

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RankLenderOverallPricingProductPull ThroughPlaceAvg FeesRate Spread# of LoansAction
1
Trustmark National Bank
BankDirect
Exceptional
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$1,441Fees
0.416%Above
718
2
Cadence Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,055Fees
0.220%Above
450
3
Community Bank of Mississippi
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$2,004Fees
0.276%Above
284
4
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$1,786Fees
0.335%Above
228
5
BankPlus
BankDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
$1,142Fees
0.071%Above
318
6
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,806Fees
0.476%Above
421
7
Liberty
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,167Fees
0.588%Above
49
8
KEESLER
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Strong
$685Fees
0.524%Below
36
9
Origin Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
$693Fees
0.415%Above
106
10
MORTGAGE INVESTORS GROUP, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,977Fees
0.572%Above
98
11
Renasant Bank
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,924Fees
0.386%Above
127
12
PriorityOne Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
159
13
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Exceptional
Sound
Sound
$1,431Fees
0.190%Below
26
14
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,540Fees
0.491%Above
155
15
Regions Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$1,346Fees
0.631%Above
128
16
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,721Fees
0.514%Above
62
17
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$1,094Fees
0.370%Above
39
18
Flagstar Bank, N.A.
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$3,271Fees
0.186%Above
34
19
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$3,666Fees
0.701%Above
32
20
American Mortgage Bank, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$2,762Fees
0.667%Above
227
21
SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Exceptional
Sound
$2,335Fees
0.442%Above
46
22
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Sound
$1,605Fees
0.528%Above
25
23
Bank of England
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,696Fees
0.660%Above
59
24
Towne Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Exceptional
Sound
$3,311Fees
0.369%Above
13
25
Magnolia Bank, Incorporated
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Strong
Strong
Strong
$1,772Fees
0.359%Above
57
26
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,632Fees
0.449%Above
60
27
BankFirst Financial Services
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
33
28
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Sound
$1,647Fees
0.387%Above
25
29
STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,794Fees
0.716%Above
89
30
The First Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
49
31
FIDELITY BANK
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$2,490Fees
0.626%Above
31
32
NEWREZ LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Sound
Sound
$1,666Fees
0.806%Above
23
33
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Sound
$2,235Fees
0.665%Above
24
34
Mortgage Research Center, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$519Credit
0.591%Above
139
35
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Mediocre
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$3,058Fees
0.524%Above
33
36
ACOPIA, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Mediocre
Strong
Strong
Strong
$3,097Fees
0.565%Above
49
37
NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Mediocre
Exceptional
Sound
Sound
$4,212Fees
0.878%Above
42
38
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Acceptable
Exceptional
Sound
Sound
$4,235Fees
0.875%Above
20
39
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$3,833Fees
1.063%Above
17
40
Ixonia Bank
BankDirect
Sound
Mediocre
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$3,676Fees
0.814%Above
13
41
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Mediocre
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$3,986Fees
0.378%Above
26
42
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Acceptable
Exceptional
Sound
Sound
$4,650Fees
1.005%Above
12

Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Jackson, MS?+

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 Jackson, MS), 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 Jackson, MS?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 62 lenders originated a combined 5,032 loans in Jackson, MS. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

What does the rate spread tell me about a lender in Jackson, MS?+

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Jackson, MS is 0.45%. 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 Jackson, MS'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)

10
Pricing
Rate and fee competitiveness (25%)
10
Pull Through
Reliability in closing loans (25%)
10
Product
Specialization in the loan type (25%)
10
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.