# Best Credit Union Mortgage Lenders in Knoxville, TN - 2026


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

## Market Overview

- **Location:** Knoxville, TN
- **Ranking Type:** Best Mortgage Lenders
- **Institution Type:** Credit Unions
- **Total Lenders in Market:** 12
- **Total Loan Volume:** 1,169
- **Last Updated:** 2026-02-05

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | Type | Overall | Pricing | Pull Through |
|------|--------|------|---------|---------|--------------|
| 1 | [NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION](https://saferate.com/lenders/navy-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Strong 😀 | Exceptional 🤩 | Sound ☺️ |
| 2 | [Y-12 Federal Credit Union](https://saferate.com/lenders/y-12-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Strong 😀 | Acceptable 🙂 | Strong 😀 |
| 3 | [KNOXVILLE TVA EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION](https://saferate.com/lenders/knoxville-tva-employees-credit-union) | Credit Union | Strong 😀 | Acceptable 🙂 | Strong 😀 |
| 4 | [ORNL](https://saferate.com/lenders/ornl) | Credit Union | Strong 😀 | Acceptable 🙂 | Sound ☺️ |
| 5 | [U. T. Federal Credit Union](https://saferate.com/lenders/u-t-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Sound ☺️ | Acceptable 🙂 | Sound ☺️ |
| 6 | [EASTMAN CREDIT UNION](https://saferate.com/lenders/eastman-credit-union) | Credit Union | Sound ☺️ | Acceptable 🙂 | Strong 😀 |
| 7 | [ENRICHMENT](https://saferate.com/lenders/enrichment) | Credit Union | Sound ☺️ | Mediocre 😐 | Sound ☺️ |
| 8 | [KNOXVILLE TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION](https://saferate.com/lenders/knoxville-teachers-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Sound ☺️ | N/A | Acceptable 🙂 |
| 9 | [ALCOA TENN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION](https://saferate.com/lenders/alcoa-tenn-federal-credit-union) | Credit Union | Sound ☺️ | N/A | Acceptable 🙂 |

## 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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