How to Enter Top Private Originators

Scotsman Guide’s new Top Private Originator Rankings spotlight the industry’s leading producers in the private lending market. These rankings celebrate originators driving innovation and production in bridge, fix-and-flip, DSCR, rental, construction, and other business-purpose loan products that fuel real estate investment growth. No licensing is required to submit.

Earning a place on this prestigious list means industry-wide recognition and a strengthened reputation among top professionals and clients who seek the best. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your leadership and stand out in the competitive private lending space.

Entries for the 2026 Top Private Originators rankings will be accepted Jan. 1-31 , 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Top Private Originators rankings?

Scotsman Guide’s new Top Private Originator Rankings spotlight the industry’s leading producers in the private lending market. These rankings celebrate originators driving innovation and production in bridge, fix-and-flip, DSCR, rental, construction and other business-purpose loan products that fuel real estate investment growth. No licensing is required to submit.

What rankings are included?
The Top Private Originator Rankings will feature:
  • Bridge
  • Fix & Flip
  • DSCR
  • Construction
  • Additional categories may be added
What are the criteria to make the rankings?
  • $25 million in annual origination volume or 75 closed loans
  • Only individual production is considered (no team or companywide submissions)
  • No licensing required (unlike Top Originator Rankings)
When is the submission period?

Submission period is open January 1 – 31 annually. 

Bulk submissions are available for companies with multiple entrants, saving time and money
When are they published?

Top Private Originators are published April 1 annually, both in print (Scotsman Guide magazine) and online

What if I worked for more than one company during the year?
Your company may combine production from your previous employers with your current company’s totals. To be listed under your current company, you must have originated loans there during the ranking year.
 
Companies cannot claim representatives hired after the start of the new year. 
What are the fees to submit?

Submission fee is $249 per individual submission 

Early-bird pricing is available. Bulk submission options save both time and money.

Contact rankings@scotsmanguide.com for next early-bird deadlines/rates.  

Have More Questions?

Check out the rankings FAQ’s to learn more about how to enter, verification, when rankings are released and more!

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