Safe Rate Rankings

Best FHA Mortgage Lenders in Nevada

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 Lenders223
Total Loans39,684
Median Rate Spread0.37%
Nevada Market Insights
  • United Wholesale Mortgage is Safe Rate's top-ranked FHA lender in Nevada, leading on pricing, pullthrough, FHA product expertise, and local knowledge.
  • There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Nevada, One Nevada Credit Union and Pennymac Loan Services scores highest on FHA pricing while Fbc Mortgage and Rocket Mortgage leads on likelihood to close. That is why we encourage speaking with multiple lenders.
  • United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) ranks #1 in Nevada, 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 Nevada: Rocket Mortgage (#3) and Guild Mortgage Company (#6).

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Overall Rankings

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RankLenderOverallPricingProductPull ThroughPlaceAvg FeesRate Spread# of LoansAction
1
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Exceptional
Sound*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,607Fees
0.232%Above
3,738
2
FBC MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Exceptional
Strong*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,666Fees
0.375%Above
199
3
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$4,641Fees
0.206%Above
2,532
4
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Exceptional
Sound
Exceptional
$3,202Fees
0.198%Above
763
5
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$3,492Fees
0.108%Above
1,023
6
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$4,429Fees
0.368%Above
2,854
7
INSPIRE HOME LOANS INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,024Fees
0.712%Above
490
8
ONE NEVADA CREDIT UNION
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$1,755Fees
0.262%Below
235
9
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$3,277Fees
0.144%Above
527
10
U.S. Bank National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
Exceptional
$1,303Fees
0.041%Above
615
11
KIND LENDING, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,723Fees
0.476%Above
194
12
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,881Fees
0.207%Above
155
13
Flagstar Bank, N.A.
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,954Fees
0.374%Above
140
14
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$4,085Fees
0.545%Above
580
15
CMG MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$3,989Fees
0.366%Above
531
16
THE LOAN STORE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,142Fees
0.340%Above
345
17
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$4,611Fees
0.541%Above
279
18
NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,629Fees
0.316%Above
154
19
FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,695Fees
0.105%Above
92
20
GUARANTEED RATE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$3,739Fees
0.414%Above
665
21
NBKC BANK
BankDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
Strong
$748Fees
0.239%Below
122
22
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$4,379Fees
0.651%Above
462
23
Plains Commerce Bank
BankWholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,502Fees
0.210%Above
219
24
GoodLeap, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$5,086Fees
0.282%Below
142
25
ALLIED MORTGAGE GROUP, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$5,109Fees
0.466%Above
123
26
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Mediocre
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$4,492Fees
0.605%Above
876
27
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
$3,097Fees
0.140%Above
637
28
Zions Bancorporation, N.A.
BankDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
Sound
Exceptional
$1,525Fees
0.098%Below
375
29
OCMBC, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$4,116Fees
0.931%Above
197
30
NEWREZ LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$2,766Fees
0.412%Above
177
31
Nations Lending Corporation
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,612Fees
0.263%Above
153
32
EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE COMPANY
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Mediocre
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$4,906Fees
0.400%Above
393
33
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,865Fees
0.491%Above
217
34
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$3,557Fees
0.389%Above
214
35
Mountain America Federal Credit Union
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Sound
Strong
$3,058Fees
0.042%Below
91
36
MORIA DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$4,811Fees
0.984%Above
187
37
BAY EQUITY LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,087Fees
0.270%Above
123
38
UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Sound
Strong
$2,640Fees
0.000%Above
122
39
NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Mediocre
Exceptional
Sound
Exceptional
$4,631Fees
0.429%Above
811
40
SECURITYNATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Mediocre
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$4,658Fees
0.668%Above
330
41
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,055Fees
0.244%Above
93
42
Mortgage Research Center, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$4,565Fees
0.717%Above
529
43
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Sound
Strong
$2,089Fees
0.047%Above
424
44
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$3,015Fees
0.152%Above
277
45
AXIA FINANCIAL, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Mediocre*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$5,336Fees
0.470%Above
246
46
CANOPY MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$4,729Fees
0.329%Above
211
47
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Mediocre
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$5,396Fees
0.608%Above
187
48
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,998Fees
0.414%Above
170
49
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,848Fees
0.542%Above
160
50
MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Strong
Strong
Strong
$3,753Fees
0.456%Above
114

Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Nevada?+

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 Nevada), 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 Nevada?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 223 lenders originated a combined 39,684 loans in Nevada. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

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

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