Safe Rate Rankings

Best VA 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
  • Lendlo Mortgage is Safe Rate's top-ranked VA lender in Oklahoma City, leading on pricing, pullthrough, VA product expertise, and local knowledge.
  • There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Oklahoma City, Lendlo Mortgage and Nbkc Bank scores highest on VA pricing while Great Plains National Bank and Cornerstone Capital Bank SSB leads on likelihood to close. That is why we encourage speaking with multiple lenders.
  • United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) ranks #2 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 (#12) and First United Bank and Trust (#10).

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RankLenderOverallPricingProductPull ThroughPlaceAvg FeesRate Spread# of LoansAction
1
LENDLO MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Exceptional
Exceptional*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,041Fees
0.394%Above
408
2
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Exceptional
Strong*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$2,551Fees
0.172%Above
769
3
Great Plains National Bank
BankDirect
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
$2,003Fees
0.454%Above
582
4
CORNERSTONE CAPITAL BANK, SSB
BankDirect
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,765Fees
0.439%Above
470
5
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Credit UnionDirect
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$722Fees
0.498%Below
237
6
Stride Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
$1,198Fees
0.306%Above
671
7
GUARANTEED RATE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,138Fees
0.292%Above
215
8
MLD MORTGAGE INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$2,793Fees
0.249%Above
376
9
NBKC BANK
BankDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$689Fees
0.293%Below
38
10
First United Bank and Trust Company
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$1,768Fees
0.512%Above
1,087
11
ASSOCIATED MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,389Fees
0.229%Above
695
12
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
$3,792Fees
0.352%Above
1,162
13
CMG MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,621Fees
0.219%Above
170
14
Gateway First Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$2,603Fees
0.352%Above
505
15
Arvest Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$1,782Fees
0.288%Above
321
16
F&M Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$1,597Fees
0.158%Above
195
17
FINANCIAL CONCEPTS MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
$2,705Fees
0.405%Above
311
18
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$1,656Fees
0.249%Above
241
19
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,709Fees
0.015%Below
200
20
SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$4,085Fees
0.364%Above
155
21
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,446Fees
0.472%Above
138
22
ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$1,726Fees
0.450%Above
67
23
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,278Fees
0.167%Above
151
24
Mortgage Research Center, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$649Fees
0.267%Above
548
25
Sovereign Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
$1,815Fees
0.358%Above
228
26
USAA Federal Savings Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$1,280Fees
0.125%Below
120
27
CWM PARTNERS, L.P.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$2,015Fees
0.268%Above
217
28
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$3,487Fees
0.575%Above
112
29
FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
$2,386Fees
0.195%Above
98
30
TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Exceptional
Sound
$3,001Fees
0.297%Above
59
31
U.S. Bank National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$1,138Fees
0.260%Above
54
32
The Central Trust Bank
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Strong
Strong
$1,121Fees
0.342%Above
183
33
NEWREZ LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,973Fees
0.542%Above
153
34
American Mortgage Bank, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Strong
Strong
Strong
$2,425Fees
0.662%Above
110
35
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Exceptional
Sound
$2,259Fees
0.384%Above
38
36
Flagstar Bank, N.A.
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$1,882Fees
0.384%Above
56
37
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,562Fees
0.448%Above
167
38
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,624Fees
0.470%Above
139
39
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,800Fees
0.633%Above
108
40
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,765Fees
0.613%Above
80
41
BOKF, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$1,567Fees
0.534%Above
300
42
FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Strong
Exceptional
$758Fees
0.878%Above
173
43
V.I.P. MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,999Fees
0.299%Above
114
44
BancFirst
BankDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
$1,320Fees
0.255%Above
387
45
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,273Fees
0.107%Above
66
46
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$2,763Fees
0.500%Above
58
47
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$2,424Fees
0.508%Above
49
48
SOUTHWEST FUNDING, LP
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Strong
Strong
Strong
$3,141Fees
0.685%Above
71
49
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$1,851Fees
0.569%Above
68
50
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Strong
Strong
Sound
$2,411Fees
0.536%Above
55

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.