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Best FHA Mortgage Lenders in United States
Updated February 6, 2026
Market Overview
2386
Total Lenders
3,560,099
Total Loans
0.20%
Median Rate Spread
| Rank | Lender | Overall | Pricing | Product | Pull Through | Place | Avg Fees | Spread | Volume | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,402 | +0.164% | 37,313 | |
2 | The Huntington National Bank | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | — | $415 | +0.374% | 18,842 | |
3 | Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,384 | +0.287% | 18,786 | |
4 | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,079 | +0.294% | 14,849 | |
5 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | — | $1,064 | +0.105% | 7,577 | |
6 | NBKC BANK | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | Sound | — | $560 | -0.167% | 7,357 | |
7 | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Exceptional | — | $2,828 | +0.185% | 285,901 | |
8 | U.S. Bank National Association | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | Sound | — | $283 | +0.033% | 37,416 | |
9 | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | Sound | — | $1,952 | +0.038% | 35,887 | |
10 | FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Exceptional | — | $1,570 | +0.401% | 13,335 | |
11 | Fifth Third Bank, National Association | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | Sound | — | $542 | +0.263% | 10,811 | |
12 | VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Exceptional | — | $3,102 | +0.063% | 7,432 | |
13 | LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,582 | +0.136% | 57,340 | |
14 | Flagstar Bank, N.A. | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,572 | +0.351% | 23,726 | |
15 | THE LOAN STORE, INC. | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,398 | +0.284% | 16,835 | |
16 | Truist Bank | Strong | Strong | Strong | Sound | — | $802 | +0.078% | 13,874 | |
17 | KIND LENDING, LLC | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,761 | +0.348% | 13,399 | |
18 | Plains Commerce Bank | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,989 | +0.278% | 11,610 | |
19 | PNC Bank, National Association | Strong | Strong | Strong | Sound | — | $186 | +0.120% | 11,250 | |
20 | Ameris Bank | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,801 | +0.172% | 11,244 | |
21 | Citibank, National Association | Strong | Exceptional | Sound | Acceptable | — | -$568 | -0.252% | 10,757 | |
22 | Citizens Bank, National Association | Strong | Strong | Strong | Sound | — | $1,074 | +0.029% | 9,612 | |
23 | ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | — | $3,881 | +0.334% | 266,411 | |
24 | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | — | $3,254 | +0.445% | 61,160 | |
25 | NEWREZ LLC | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Sound | — | $2,479 | +0.382% | 32,880 | |
26 | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | — | $2,996 | +0.562% | 23,240 | |
27 | PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | — | $3,445 | +0.321% | 21,082 | |
28 | NFM, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | — | $3,705 | +0.346% | 16,100 | |
29 | Regions Bank | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Sound | — | $1,948 | +0.333% | 10,811 | |
30 | FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | — | $2,818 | +0.429% | 9,840 | |
31 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | Strong | Sound | Strong | Sound | — | $2,283 | +0.135% | 67,126 | |
32 | GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $3,553 | +0.387% | 58,550 | |
33 | GUARANTEED RATE, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,477 | +0.229% | 51,353 | |
34 | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,921 | +0.343% | 51,046 | |
35 | CMG MORTGAGE, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,940 | +0.289% | 46,733 | |
36 | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | Strong | Sound | Strong | Sound | — | $1,660 | -0.017% | 34,079 | |
37 | Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $3,279 | +0.479% | 17,073 | |
38 | LOWER, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,834 | +0.450% | 15,793 | |
39 | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,588 | +0.279% | 12,743 | |
40 | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $3,469 | +0.467% | 11,689 | |
41 | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,801 | +0.380% | 11,165 | |
42 | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,206 | +0.608% | 9,656 | |
43 | BAY EQUITY LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,852 | +0.180% | 9,468 | |
44 | ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,906 | +0.435% | 9,356 | |
45 | Equity Prime Mortgage LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $3,519 | +0.812% | 9,354 | |
46 | OCMBC, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $3,899 | +0.665% | 8,372 | |
47 | Bell Bank | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $2,876 | +0.274% | 7,696 | |
48 | Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | — | $3,577 | +0.263% | 7,145 | |
49 | Mortgage Research Center, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Sound | — | $1,956 | +0.540% | 60,588 | |
50 | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Sound | — | $2,029 | +0.181% | 11,542 |
How We Rank Lenders
Our rankings use geometric mean scoring across equally-weighted categories. This rewards lenders who perform consistently well across all metrics, not just excel in one area.
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.
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