# Best Credit Union Mortgage Lenders in Columbia, SC - 2026


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> Compare the top credit unions offering mortgages in Columbia, SC. Data-driven rankings based on pricing, approval rates, and local market expertise.

## Market Overview

- **Location:** Columbia, SC
- **Ranking Type:** Best Mortgage Lenders
- **Institution Type:** Credit Unions
- **Total Lenders in Market:** 9
- **Total Loan Volume:** 563
- **Last Updated:** 2026-02-05

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | Type | Overall | Pricing | Pull Through |
|------|--------|------|---------|---------|--------------|
| 1 | [SAFE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION](https://saferate.com/lenders/safe-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Exceptional 🤩 | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 |
| 2 | [FOUNDERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION](https://saferate.com/lenders/founders-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 |
| 3 | [NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION](https://saferate.com/lenders/navy-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Strong 😀 | Exceptional 🤩 | Sound ☺️ |
| 4 | [Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union](https://saferate.com/lenders/palmetto-citizens-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ |
| 5 | [S. C. STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION](https://saferate.com/lenders/s-c-state-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 | Acceptable 🙂 |
| 6 | [SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION](https://saferate.com/lenders/south-carolina-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Sound ☺️ | Acceptable 🙂 | Strong 😀 |

## Lender Profiles

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- Detailed pricing analysis
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*Rankings provided by Safe Rate based on HMDA data analysis.*
*Data Version: 2024-HMDA | Last Updated: 2026-02-05*

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