# Best Bank Mortgage Lenders in North Carolina - 2026


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> Compare the top banks offering mortgages in North Carolina. Data-driven rankings based on pricing, approval rates, and local market expertise.

## Market Overview

- **Location:** North Carolina
- **Ranking Type:** Best Mortgage Lenders
- **Institution Type:** Banks
- **Total Lenders in Market:** 99
- **Total Loan Volume:** 27,617
- **Last Updated:** 2026-02-06

## Top Lenders

| Rank | Lender | Type | Overall | Pricing | Pull Through |
|------|--------|------|---------|---------|--------------|
| 1 | [First Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/first-bank-nc) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 |
| 2 | [Truist Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/truist-bank) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 |
| 3 | [First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company](https://saferate.com/lenders/first-citizens-bank-trust) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 |
| 4 | [North State Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/north-state-bank) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 |
| 5 | [Bank of America, National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/bank-of-america-national-association) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 |
| 6 | [U.S. Bank National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/us-bank-national-association) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 |
| 7 | [Fifth Third Bank, National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/fifth-third-bank-national-association) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 |
| 8 | [Southern Bank and Trust Company](https://saferate.com/lenders/southern-bank-and-trust) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 |
| 9 | [Pinnacle Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/pinnacle-bank-tn) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 |
| 10 | [PNC Bank, National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/pnc-bank-national-association) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 |
| 11 | [HomeTrust Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/hometrust-bank) | Bank | Exceptional 🤩 | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 |
| 12 | [Wells Fargo Bank, National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/wells-fargo-bank-national-association) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ |
| 13 | [JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/jpmorgan-chase-bank-national-association) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ | Strong 😀 |
| 14 | [First National Bank of Pennsylvania](https://saferate.com/lenders/first-national-bank-of-pennsylvania) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ | Strong 😀 |
| 15 | [Ameris Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/ameris-bank) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ | Exceptional 🤩 |
| 16 | [NBKC BANK](https://saferate.com/lenders/nbkc-bank) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Exceptional 🤩 | Sound ☺️ |
| 17 | [The Fidelity Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/the-fidelity-bank) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ | Strong 😀 |
| 18 | [Uwharrie Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/uwharrie-bank) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ | Strong 😀 |
| 19 | [Regions Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/regions-bank) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ | Strong 😀 |
| 20 | [SouthState Bank, National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/southstate-bank-national-association) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ | Strong 😀 |
| 21 | [Towne Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/towne-bank) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Acceptable 🙂 | Exceptional 🤩 |
| 22 | [USAA Federal Savings Bank](https://saferate.com/lenders/usaa-federal-savings-bank) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ | Sound ☺️ |
| 23 | [TD Bank, National Association](https://saferate.com/lenders/td-bank-national-association) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Sound ☺️ | Sound ☺️ |
| 24 | [CORNERSTONE CAPITAL BANK, SSB](https://saferate.com/lenders/cornerstone-capital-bank-ssb) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Acceptable 🙂 | Strong 😀 |
| 25 | [Flagstar Bank, N.A.](https://saferate.com/lenders/flagstar-bank) | Bank | Strong 😀 | Acceptable 🙂 | Strong 😀 |

## Lender Profiles

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- Detailed pricing analysis
- Pull-through rates
- Product specializations
- Safe Rate Awards
- Geographic coverage

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*Rankings provided by Safe Rate based on HMDA data analysis.*
*Data Version: 2024-HMDA | Last Updated: 2026-02-06*

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