Since 2010, Scotsman Guide has ranked thousands of the nation’s top-producing residential mortgage originators. All entries require verification at the time of submission and will be audited to ensure accuracy.
The entry period for the 2025 Top Originators rankings has concluded.
The 2025 rankings will be published April 1st online and selected rankings will appear in the April magazine.
The industry benchmark for residential mortgage originators rankings since 2010.
Since 2010, Scotsman Guide has set the standard for recognizing top residential mortgage bankers and brokers. Our Top Originator rankings are the most trusted and comprehensive in the industry, making them the benchmark of excellence. Being ranked earns you industry-wide recognition and respect from peers, while increasing visibility among clients, realtors, and top professionals who want to work with the best.
Top Originators will be included in ALL the following categories that they qualify for:
Top Dollar Volume, Most Loans Closed, Top Purchase, Top Refinance, Top Non-QM, Top VA, Top FHA, Top USDA & Top HELOC/Seconds
Top Originators sub-rankings included but not published in April:
Residential mortgage brokers
You must have produced $25 million OR closed 75 loans/units in the previous calendar year. All loans must have originated using your individuals NMLS license. No team submissions accepted. We only accept individuals.
You must provide the number of loans closed and volume for the following:
You will also need:
Verification of the above information signed by your company’s CFO, a third-party CPA or similar source.
January 1 – 31 annually.
Top Originator Rankings – April (magazine and online)
Top Women Originator Rankings – May (magazine and online)
Top Veteran Originator Rankings – July (magazine and online)
Top Mortgage Broker Rankings – September magazine (April online)
Have your company compile the production from your previous employer(s) and combine it with the production from your current company. To be listed under your current company, some of your production must have been originated while at that company during the year we are ranking. (ex 2024 production for the 2025 rankings)
Early-bird pricing is available annually. Contact rankings@scotsmanguide.com for next early–bird deadlines/rates.
Check out the rankings FAQ’s to learn more about how to enter, verification, when rankings are released and more!
