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Best FHA Mortgage Lenders in Raleigh
Updated February 5, 2026
Market Overview
196
Total Lenders
23,619
Total Loans
0.15%
Median Rate Spread
| Rank | Lender | Overall | Pricing | Product | Pull Through | Place | Avg Fees | Spread | Volume | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | VELOCIO MORTGAGE L.L.C. | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $612 | -0.852% | 184 | |
2 | North State Bank | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | $1,049 | -0.056% | 268 | |
3 | First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | $1,572 | -0.130% | 363 | |
4 | MATTAMY HOME FUNDING, LLC | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | Strong | $1,229 | +0.703% | 185 | |
5 | First Heritage Mortgage, LLC | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $2,342 | +0.280% | 177 | |
6 | JET HOMELOANS, LP | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Sound | $1,987 | -0.444% | 56 | |
7 | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC | Exceptional | Sound | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional | $1,482 | -0.050% | 1,409 | |
8 | American Security Mortgage Corp. | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | $1,970 | +0.103% | 403 | |
9 | VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. | Exceptional | Sound | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional | $5,328 | +0.061% | 397 | |
10 | Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,006 | +0.263% | 313 | |
11 | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $1,753 | -0.020% | 247 | |
12 | NBKC BANK | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | Sound | Strong | $350 | -0.215% | 94 | |
13 | FBC MORTGAGE, LLC | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Exceptional | Sound | $3,016 | -0.247% | 52 | |
14 | Truist Bank | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | -$45 | -0.056% | 539 | |
15 | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | Sound | Strong | $1,943 | -0.070% | 280 | |
16 | Towne Bank | Exceptional | Sound | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $3,376 | +0.312% | 208 | |
17 | ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional | $3,663 | +0.181% | 1,528 | |
18 | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Exceptional | $2,585 | +0.399% | 517 | |
19 | LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,034 | -0.142% | 372 | |
20 | M/I FINANCIAL, LLC | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $3,623 | -0.084% | 263 | |
21 | Towne Mortgage of the Carolinas, LLC | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | Exceptional | $3,010 | +0.200% | 224 | |
22 | CORPORATE INVESTORS MORTGAGE GROUP, INC | Strong | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | $2,773 | +0.141% | 103 | |
23 | The Central Trust Bank | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $1,638 | +0.073% | 99 | |
24 | INTERCOASTAL MORTGAGE, LLC | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Sound | $2,077 | +0.475% | 56 | |
25 | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Exceptional | $2,003 | +0.208% | 903 | |
26 | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP, L.L.C. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $3,282 | +0.314% | 185 | |
27 | NFM, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $4,575 | +0.415% | 177 | |
28 | United Community Bank | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | Strong | $2,629 | +0.242% | 174 | |
29 | CORNERSTONE CAPITAL BANK, SSB | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $4,948 | +0.300% | 159 | |
30 | Alcova Mortgage LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $2,533 | +0.188% | 155 | |
31 | NEWREZ LLC | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Sound | Strong | $1,536 | +0.315% | 151 | |
32 | T2 FINANCIAL LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $2,652 | +0.399% | 108 | |
33 | PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $2,717 | -0.066% | 103 | |
34 | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $3,842 | +0.336% | 86 | |
35 | Flagstar Bank, N.A. | Strong | Sound | Exceptional | Strong | Sound | $2,444 | +0.196% | 69 | |
36 | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | Strong | Sound | Strong | Sound | Strong | $1,919 | +0.006% | 306 | |
37 | ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,537 | +0.224% | 284 | |
38 | CMG MORTGAGE, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $608 | -0.154% | 245 | |
39 | GUARANTEED RATE, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $2,514 | +0.147% | 220 | |
40 | GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $3,788 | +0.270% | 126 | |
41 | Primis Mortgage Company | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | Sound | $2,590 | +0.181% | 52 | |
42 | DELMAR FINANCIAL COMPANY | Strong | Sound | Strong | Strong | Sound | $2,550 | +0.361% | 50 | |
43 | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Strong | Mediocre | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $3,200 | +0.355% | 223 | |
44 | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Sound | Strong | $1,501 | -0.069% | 83 | |
45 | The Federal Savings Bank | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Sound | Strong | $4,009 | +0.715% | 69 | |
46 | SUMMIT FUNDING, INC. | Strong | Mediocre | Exceptional | Exceptional | Strong | $3,213 | +0.396% | 62 | |
47 | LOWER, LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Sound | $2,822 | +0.163% | 56 | |
48 | BAY EQUITY LLC | Strong | Acceptable | Exceptional | Strong | Sound | $1,910 | -0.025% | 52 | |
49 | Bank of America, National Association | Strong | Acceptable | Strong | Sound | Strong | $1,555 | -0.265% | 275 | |
50 | GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. | Strong | Acceptable | Strong | Sound | Strong | $2,433 | +0.297% | 166 |
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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