Safe Rate Rankings

Best FHA Mortgage Lenders in Oklahoma City

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 Lenders135
Total Loans16,841
Median Rate Spread0.34%
Oklahoma City Market Insights
  • United Wholesale Mortgage is Safe Rate's top-ranked FHA lender in Oklahoma City, leading on pricing, pullthrough, FHA product expertise, and local knowledge.
  • There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Oklahoma City, Pennymac Loan Services and Arvest Bank scores highest on FHA pricing while Lendlo Mortgage and Great Plains National Bank leads on likelihood to close. That is why we encourage speaking with multiple lenders.
  • United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) ranks #1 in Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City: Rocket Mortgage (#3) and First United Bank and Trust (#7).

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RankLenderOverallPricingProductPull ThroughPlaceAvg FeesRate Spread# of LoansAction
1
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Exceptional
Sound*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$2,551Fees
0.172%Above
769
2
LENDLO MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,041Fees
0.394%Above
408
3
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,792Fees
0.352%Above
1,162
4
ASSOCIATED MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$2,389Fees
0.229%Above
695
5
Great Plains National Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
$2,003Fees
0.454%Above
582
6
Stride Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
$1,198Fees
0.306%Above
671
7
First United Bank and Trust Company
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$1,768Fees
0.512%Above
1,087
8
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$1,709Fees
0.015%Below
200
9
Arvest Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$1,782Fees
0.288%Above
321
10
MLD MORTGAGE INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,793Fees
0.249%Above
376
11
FINANCIAL CONCEPTS MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
$2,705Fees
0.405%Above
311
12
CWM PARTNERS, L.P.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$2,015Fees
0.268%Above
217
13
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,278Fees
0.167%Above
151
14
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,726Fees
0.450%Above
67
15
Gateway First Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,603Fees
0.352%Above
505
16
CORNERSTONE CAPITAL BANK, SSB
BankDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,765Fees
0.439%Above
470
17
Sovereign Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
$1,815Fees
0.358%Above
228
18
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,446Fees
0.472%Above
138
19
F&M Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$1,597Fees
0.158%Above
195
20
The Central Trust Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,121Fees
0.342%Above
183
21
SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$4,085Fees
0.364%Above
155
22
FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,386Fees
0.195%Above
98
23
BancFirst
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$1,320Fees
0.255%Above
387
24
KIND LENDING, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,527Fees
0.427%Above
81
25
Flagstar Bank, N.A.
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$1,882Fees
0.384%Above
56
26
BOKF, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$1,567Fees
0.534%Above
300
27
CMG MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,621Fees
0.219%Above
170
28
Simmons Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
$2,241Fees
0.347%Above
65
29
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Sound
$3,001Fees
0.297%Above
59
30
GUARANTEED RATE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,138Fees
0.292%Above
215
31
NEWREZ LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$1,973Fees
0.542%Above
153
32
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,624Fees
0.470%Above
139
33
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$1,999Fees
0.299%Above
114
34
FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$758Fees
0.878%Above
173
35
U.S. Bank National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
Sound
$1,138Fees
0.260%Above
54
36
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,562Fees
0.448%Above
167
37
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$3,487Fees
0.575%Above
112
38
GoodLeap, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
Sound
$3,762Fees
0.092%Below
55
39
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Strong
Sound
Strong
$1,656Fees
0.249%Above
241
40
American Mortgage Bank, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Strong
Strong
Strong
$2,425Fees
0.662%Above
110
41
Chickasaw Community Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Sound
Strong
$3,362Fees
0.092%Below
68
42
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$3,014Fees
0.418%Above
36
43
Mortgage Research Center, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Sound
Exceptional
$649Fees
0.267%Above
548
44
MidFirst Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Sound
Sound
Exceptional
$875Fees
0.003%Below
186
45
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,765Fees
0.613%Above
80
46
GARDNER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Mediocre
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,915Fees
0.703%Above
149
47
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,851Fees
0.569%Above
68
48
AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,280Fees
0.728%Above
62
49
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Mediocre
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,800Fees
0.633%Above
108
50
THE MORTGAGE LINK, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,498Fees
0.598%Above
66

Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Oklahoma City, OK?+

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 Oklahoma City, OK), 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 Oklahoma City, OK?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 135 lenders originated a combined 16,841 loans in Oklahoma City, OK. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

What does the rate spread tell me about a lender in Oklahoma City, OK?+

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Oklahoma City, OK is 0.34%. 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 Oklahoma City, OK'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.