Safe Rate Rankings

Best Jumbo Mortgage Lenders in Stockton

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 Lenders98
Total Loans7,528
Median Rate Spread0.25%
Stockton Market Insights
  • Us Bank National Association is Safe Rate's top-ranked Jumbo lender in Stockton, leading on pricing, pullthrough, Jumbo product expertise, and local knowledge.
  • Provident Credit Union and Citibank National Association leads on both Jumbo pricing and pullthrough, with competitive rates and a strong track record of closing.
  • United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) ranks #3 in Stockton, 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 Stockton: Rocket Mortgage (#7) and United Wholesale Mortgage (#3).

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Overall Rankings

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RankLenderOverallPricingProductPull ThroughPlaceAvg FeesRate Spread# of LoansAction
1
U.S. Bank National Association
BankDirect
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$290Fees
0.012%Below
222
2
Bank of America, National Association
BankDirect
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$253Fees
0.166%Below
83
3
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Exceptional
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$3,289Fees
0.173%Above
1,231
4
Citibank, National Association
BankDirect
Exceptional
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$1,492Credit
0.377%Below
42
5
Provident Credit Union
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
$69Fees
0.927%Below
22
6
STAR ONE Credit Union
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$173Credit
0.547%Below
49
7
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Exceptional
$3,548Fees
0.190%Above
745
8
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,261Fees
0.031%Below
57
9
THE GOLDEN 1
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$603Credit
0.057%Above
47
10
BMO Bank National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$902Fees
0.099%Above
43
11
Patelco Credit Union
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Exceptional
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$762Fees
0.397%Below
21
12
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Sound
Exceptional
$2,657Fees
0.078%Below
399
13
Zions Bancorporation, N.A.
BankDirect
Strong
Strong
Exceptional
Sound
Strong
$530Fees
0.043%Below
62
14
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
BankDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Sound*
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$2,567Fees
0.002%Below
111
15
AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Strong
Strong*
Strong
Strong
Sound
$1,380Fees
0.244%Above
28
16
SAFE Credit Union
Credit UnionDirect
Strong
Acceptable
Strong
Strong
Strong
$1,475Fees
0.114%Above
64
17
CMG MORTGAGE, INC.
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Strong
$3,449Fees
0.254%Above
82
18
PNC Bank, National Association
BankDirect
Strong
Sound
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$474Fees
0.084%Above
19
19
NexBank
BankWholesale
Sound
Acceptable*
Exceptional
Strong
Sound
$72Credit
0.420%Above
18

Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Stockton?+

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 Stockton), 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 Stockton?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 98 lenders originated a combined 7,528 loans in Stockton. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

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

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Stockton is 0.25%. 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 Stockton'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.