Safe Rate Rankings

Best Mortgage Lenders in Omaha

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.

Market

Total Lenders101

Total Loans12,217

Median Rate Spread0.22%

Omaha Market Insights

Veridian Credit Union is Safe Rate's top-ranked lender in Omaha, leading the composite scorecard across pricing, pullthrough, products, and local expertise.
Top-ranked by institution type in Omaha: Bank: West Gate Bank (#2). Credit union: Veridian Credit Union (#1). Mortgage company: Iowa Bankers Mortgage (#8).
There is often a pricing vs. pullthrough tradeoff in mortgage lending. In Omaha, Union Bank and Trust and Veridian Credit Union scores highest on pricing while Veridian Credit Union and Lincoln FSB of Nebraska leads on likelihood to close. That is why we encourage speaking with multiple lenders.
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) ranks #16 in Omaha, 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 Omaha: Rocket Mortgage (#19) and First National Bank of Omaha (#10).

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By Institution Type

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Rank	Lender	Overall	Pricing	Pull Through	Place	Avg Fees	Rate Spread	# of Loans
1	VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION Credit UnionDirect	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	$125Fees	0.232%Below	506
2	WEST GATE BANK BankDirect & Wholesale	Exceptional	Exceptional*	Exceptional	Exceptional	$970Fees	0.130%Below	429
3	Pinnacle Bank BankDirect	Exceptional	Exceptional	Strong	Exceptional	$1,087Fees	0.066%Below	251
4	Union Bank and Trust Company BankDirect	Exceptional	Exceptional	Strong	Strong	$977Fees	0.101%Below	134
5	Core Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	$1,066Fees	0.131%Above	263
6	Arbor Bank BankDirect	Strong	Exceptional	Strong	Exceptional	$833Fees	0.089%Above	187
7	Access Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	$1,454Fees	0.132%Above	324
8	IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Exceptional*	Exceptional	Strong	$1,186Fees	0.131%Below	96
9	Lincoln FSB of Nebraska BankDirect	Strong	Exceptional	Exceptional	Strong	$1,273Fees	0.095%Above	72
10	First National Bank of Omaha BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	$1,199Fees	0.180%Above	850
11	CHARTER WEST BANK BankDirect	Strong	Sound	Strong	Exceptional	$1,344Fees	0.290%Above	750
12	U.S. Bank National Association BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	$887Fees	0.169%Above	253
13	CENTRIS Credit UnionDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Exceptional	$1,104Fees	0.142%Above	214
14	NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Credit UnionDirect	Strong	Exceptional	Sound	Strong	$673Fees	0.509%Below	133
15	Northwest Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	$505Fees	0.080%Below	81
16	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Exceptional	$1,666Fees	0.202%Above	510
17	CORNHUSKER BANK BankDirect	Strong	Exceptional	Strong	Sound	$723Fees	0.002%Below	28
18	ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Exceptional	Exceptional	$3,004Fees	0.302%Above	363
19	ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Exceptional	$3,808Fees	0.387%Above	682
20	FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Exceptional	Strong	$1,561Fees	0.288%Above	131
21	First Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	$1,247Fees	0.145%Above	130
22	Dayspring Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong	$1,342Fees	0.003%Below	55
23	NBKC BANK BankDirect	Strong	Exceptional	Sound	Sound	$474Fees	0.294%Below	45
24	GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Strong	Strong	$1,283Fees	0.396%Above	88
25	Bank of America, National Association BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Sound	$1,287Fees	0.123%Below	30
26	American National Bank BankDirect	Strong	Sound	Strong	Exceptional	$1,635Fees	0.315%Above	184
27	Central National Bank BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Sound	Sound	$489Fees	0.207%Above	29
28	CMG MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	$2,201Fees	0.314%Above	291
29	REGENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Strong	Exceptional	$2,369Fees	0.270%Above	216
30	Wells Fargo Bank, National Association BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Sound	Strong	$2,135Fees	0.005%Above	130
31	Frontier Bank BankDirect	Strong	Sound	Strong	Strong	$611Fees	0.064%Above	52
32	Mortgage Research Center, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Strong	Exceptional	$31Fees	0.236%Above	484
33	GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Strong	Strong	$2,280Fees	0.350%Above	285
34	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Strong	Strong	$1,428Fees	0.080%Above	162
35	DUNDEE BANK BankDirect	Strong	Sound	Strong	Exceptional	$2,770Fees	0.202%Above	123
36	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Strong	Strong	$1,806Fees	0.544%Above	115
37	GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	$3,148Fees	0.243%Above	313
38	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Exceptional	Strong	$2,275Fees	0.386%Above	281
39	Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Acceptable	Strong	Strong	$911Fees	0.249%Above	158
40	Citizens Bank, National Association BankDirect	Strong	Strong	Strong	Sound	$1,072Fees	0.077%Above	34
41	MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect	Strong	Sound	Sound	Strong	$1,081Fees	0.101%Above	124
42	Cobalt Credit Union Credit UnionDirect	Strong	Exceptional	Acceptable	Strong	$556Fees	0.054%Above	96
43	LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Strong	Sound*	Strong	Sound	$3,521Fees	0.382%Above	59
44	Flagstar Bank, N.A. BankDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Strong	Strong	$1,975Fees	0.357%Above	80
45	JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association BankDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Sound*	Strong	Sound	$2,046Fees	0.110%Above	59
46	Plains Commerce Bank BankWholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Strong	Strong	$1,721Fees	0.396%Above	141
47	Servion, Inc. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Sound*	Strong	Sound	$971Fees	0.223%Above	28
48	LIBERTY FIRST CREDIT UNION Credit UnionDirect	Sound	Sound	Strong	Sound	$1,469Fees	0.121%Above	27
49	BMO Bank National Association BankDirect	Sound	Sound	Sound	Sound	$1,048Fees	0.383%Above	37
50	FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale	Sound	Acceptable*	Exceptional	Sound	$2,810Fees	0.475%Above	30

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Omaha, NE?+

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 Omaha, NE), 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 Omaha, NE?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 101 lenders originated a combined 12,217 loans in Omaha, NE. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

What does the rate spread tell me about a lender in Omaha, NE?+

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Omaha, NE is 0.22%. 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 Omaha, NE'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 30 Points)

Pricing

Rate and fee competitiveness (33%)

Pull Through

Reliability in closing loans (33%)

Place

Local market expertise (33%)

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.