Safe Rate Rankings

Best Jumbo Mortgage Lenders in Montgomery County

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 Lenders183
Total Loans19,475
Median Rate Spread0.18%
Montgomery County Market Insights
  • Bank of America National Association is Safe Rate's top-ranked Jumbo lender in Montgomery County, leading on pricing, pullthrough, Jumbo product expertise, and local knowledge.
  • There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Montgomery County, Morgan Stanley Private Bank National Association and Citibank National Association scores highest on Jumbo pricing while Bank of America National Association and Us Bank National Association leads on likelihood to close. That is why we encourage speaking with multiple lenders.
  • United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) ranks #5 in Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County: Rocket Mortgage (#8) and Crosscountry Mortgage (#9).

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RankLenderOverallPricingProductPull ThroughPlaceAvg FeesRate Spread# of LoansAction
1
Bank of America, National Association
BankDirect
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,648Fees
0.105%Below
176
2
U.S. Bank National Association
BankDirect
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$356Fees
0.138%Below
105
3
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$1,706Fees
0.023%Below
299
4
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$435Fees
0.421%Below
65
5
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Exceptional
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,077Fees
0.068%Above
1,068
6
GUARANTEED RATE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$3,076Fees
0.016%Above
812
7
Citibank, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$1,002Fees
0.246%Below
41
8
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$4,620Fees
0.238%Above
1,398
9
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$4,056Fees
0.295%Above
1,406
10
Citizens Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,477Fees
0.022%Below
232
11
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$198Fees
0.083%Below
49
12
Truist Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$581Fees
0.129%Above
90
13
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$1,997Fees
0.187%Above
510
14
PENNSYLVANIA STATE EMPLOYEES Credit Union
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Strong
$602Fees
0.374%Below
83
15
First National Bank of Pennsylvania
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,222Fees
0.054%Below
118
16
TD Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,179Fees
0.001%Above
184
17
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$3,035Fees
0.248%Above
551
18
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,995Fees
0.018%Below
213
19
PNC Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$318Fees
0.071%Below
161
20
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,832Fees
0.257%Above
738
21
Fulton Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,250Fees
0.296%Above
112
22
NJ LENDERS CORP.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
$4,072Fees
0.227%Above
59
23
Mortgage America, Inc.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
$2,051Fees
0.138%Above
400
24
Univest Bank and Trust Co.
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
$1,762Fees
0.185%Above
206
25
The Huntington National Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$960Fees
0.238%Above
62
26
Philadelphia Mortgage Advisors, Inc.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$3,582Fees
0.005%Below
143
27
MortgageCountry, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
86
28
NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$3,267Fees
0.417%Above
231
29
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
BankDirect
Strong
Mediocre
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$2,075Fees
0.087%Below
184
30
Penn Community Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Sound
Strong
$335Fees
0.168%Above
63
31
MERIDIAN BANK
BankDirect
Sound
Sound
Sound
Acceptable
Strong
$2,269Fees
0.155%Above
171

Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Montgomery County?+

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 Montgomery County), 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 Montgomery County?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 183 lenders originated a combined 19,475 loans in Montgomery County. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

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

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County'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.