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Best VA Mortgage Lenders in Pittsburgh
Updated February 5, 2026
Market Overview
147
Total Lenders
22,872
Total Loans
0.34%
Median Rate Spread
| Rank | Lender | Overall | Pricing | Product | Pull Through | Place | Avg Fees | Spread | Volume | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Union Savings Bank | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Exceptional | $1,199 | +0.085% | 343 | |
2 | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional | $2,284 | +0.420% | 1,464 | |
3 | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY, LLC | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | $3,006 | +0.268% | 503 | |
4 | The Huntington National Bank | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | $312 | +0.499% | 430 | |
5 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional | Sound | Strong | $302 | -0.459% | 198 | |
6 | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC | Exceptional | Sound | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional | $2,524 | +0.361% | 968 | |
7 | First National Bank of Pennsylvania | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | $1,047 | +0.215% | 589 | |
8 | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $1,808 | +0.208% | 342 | |
9 | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,343 | +0.505% | 129 | |
10 | U.S. Bank National Association | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $591 | +0.067% | 87 | |
11 | Citizens Bank, National Association | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | $1,180 | +0.165% | 531 | |
12 | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. | Exceptional | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | $2,182 | +0.304% | 429 | |
13 | First Commonwealth Bank | Exceptional | Strong | Sound | Strong | Exceptional | $986 | +0.282% | 422 | |
14 | SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Exceptional | Sound | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $2,391 | +0.174% | 116 | |
15 | TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY | Exceptional | Sound | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $1,549 | +0.383% | 90 | |
16 | USAA Federal Savings Bank | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Sound | Strong | $1,741 | +0.025% | 79 | |
17 | ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional | $3,242 | +0.400% | 2,335 | |
18 | HOWARD HANNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | $2,358 | +0.252% | 926 | |
19 | WEST PENN FINANCIAL SERVICE CENTER, INC. | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | $1,960 | +0.267% | 567 | |
20 | EQUITY RESOURCES, INC. | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | $2,412 | +0.273% | 372 | |
21 | RMC HOME MORTGAGE, LLC | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | $3,356 | +0.394% | 236 | |
22 | FEDERATED MORTGAGE CORP. | Strong | Strong | Acceptable | Strong | Exceptional | $1,818 | +0.199% | 201 | |
23 | Flagstar Bank, N.A. | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,054 | +0.511% | 140 | |
24 | LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,995 | +0.739% | 126 | |
25 | NEWREZ LLC | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,291 | +0.509% | 85 | |
26 | PNC Bank, National Association | Strong | Sound | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | -$920 | +0.073% | 775 | |
27 | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | $2,776 | +0.600% | 473 | |
28 | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | $2,794 | +0.447% | 434 | |
29 | Mortgage Research Center, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | $979 | +0.464% | 429 | |
30 | STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | $2,896 | +0.318% | 301 | |
31 | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $3,273 | +0.433% | 224 | |
32 | MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | Strong | $1,688 | +0.394% | 61 | |
33 | BAY EQUITY LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,710 | +0.145% | 153 | |
34 | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,999 | +0.500% | 141 | |
35 | GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,523 | +0.214% | 120 | |
36 | GoodLeap, LLC | Strong | Sound | Strong | Sound | Strong | $3,148 | -0.084% | 73 | |
37 | Dollar Bank, Federal Savings Bank | Strong | Sound | Acceptable | Acceptable | Exceptional | $908 | +0.208% | 685 | |
38 | AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE ADVISORS, LLC. | Strong | Mediocre | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | $1,997 | +0.393% | 609 | |
39 | VICTORIAN FINANCE, LLC | Strong | Mediocre | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | $3,721 | +0.354% | 510 | |
40 | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Sound | Sound | $3,143 | +0.048% | 49 | |
41 | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC | Sound | Mediocre | Exceptional | Sound | Strong | $2,647 | +0.873% | 90 | |
42 | NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC | Sound | Mediocre | Exceptional | Sound | Sound | $5,006 | +1.309% | 55 |
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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