Safe Rate Rankings

Best Conventional Mortgage Lenders in Longview

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 Lenders30
Total Loans981
Median Rate Spread0.37%
Longview Market Insights
  • United Wholesale Mortgage is Safe Rate's top-ranked Conventional lender in Longview, leading on pricing, pullthrough, Conventional product expertise, and local knowledge.
  • There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Longview, Us Bank National Association and Fibre 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 #1 in Longview, 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 Longview: Rocket Mortgage (#2) and Guild Mortgage Company (#3).

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Overall Rankings

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RankLenderOverallPricingProductPull ThroughPlaceAvg FeesRate Spread# of LoansAction
1
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,233Fees
0.113%Above
111
2
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$4,027Fees
0.160%Above
84
3
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$4,791Fees
0.327%Above
164
4
U.S. Bank National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$772Fees
0.165%Above
22
5
FIBRE
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Strong
Sound
Strong
Exceptional
$3,307Fees
0.280%Below
56
6
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$5,065Fees
0.315%Above
55
7
CMG MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$4,733Fees
0.395%Above
46
8
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$4,564Fees
0.465%Above
28
9
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$4,489Fees
0.333%Above
18
10
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$2,654Fees
0.350%Above
12
11
GUARANTEED RATE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$3,196Fees
0.330%Above
23
12
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$4,387Fees
0.323%Above
17
13
NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Strong
Strong
Strong
$3,606Fees
0.212%Above
36
14
THE LOAN STORE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$4,140Fees
0.350%Above
16
15
Synergy One Lending, Inc.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Strong
Strong
Strong
$5,491Fees
0.413%Above
56
16
BAY EQUITY LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$4,059Fees
0.279%Above
14
17
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Mediocre
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$4,255Fees
0.593%Above
25
18
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$4,413Fees
0.931%Above
13
19
EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Mediocre
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$5,097Fees
0.803%Above
24
20
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Sound
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$5,120Fees
0.675%Above
13
21
CORNERSTONE CAPITAL BANK, SSB
BankDirect
Sound
Mediocre
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$3,318Fees
0.414%Above
16
22
NEWREZ LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Sound
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Sound
Sound
$1,463Fees
0.642%Above
11
23
Umpqua Bank
BankDirect
Sound
Acceptable
Strong
Strong
Sound
$763Fees
0.391%Above
14
24
PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$5,817Fees
0.185%Above
13
25
PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Mediocre
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$1,939Fees
0.407%Above
10
26
COLUMBIA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
Credit UnionDirect
Sound
Strong
Sound
Sound
Sound
$1,789Fees
0.419%Above
15
27
RED CANOE CREDIT UNION
Credit UnionDirect
Sound
Acceptable
Sound
Sound
Strong
$794Fees
0.542%Above
23
28
SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Sound
Acceptable
Sound
Sound
Sound
$4,385Fees
0.528%Above
13

Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Longview?+

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 Longview), 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 Longview?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 30 lenders originated a combined 981 loans in Longview. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

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

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Longview is 0.37%. 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 Longview'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.