
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
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.
- Bridge
- Fix & Flip
- DSCR
- Construction
- Additional categories may be added
- $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)
Submission period is open January 1 – 31 annually.
Top Private Originators are published April 1 annually, both in print (Scotsman Guide magazine) and online
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!