How to Enter Top Mortgage Lenders

Since 2013, Scotsman Guide has recognized the nation’s top residential mortgage lenders, setting the benchmark for excellence. Our rankings are the most trusted and comprehensive in the industry, showcasing the best in mortgage lending. Earning a spot brings industry-wide recognition and strengthens your reputation among clients and top professionals who want to work with the best.

The submission period is open March 1-31, 2025.

Published online and in the magazine in June.

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The Only Verified Ranking of Mortgage Lenders

Every June, Scotsman Guide unveils the Top Mortgage Lenders, known to be the industry’s most comprehensive, verified ranking of the nation’s top-producing mortgage companies. To ensure that we publish the most accurate data possible, all submitted data undergoes an extensive verification and auditing process prior to the publication of the Top Mortgage Lenders rankings

The Top Mortgage Lenders Ranking Categories:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Top Mortgage Lenders rankings?

Since 2013, Scotsman Guide has recognized the nation’s top residential mortgage lenders, setting the benchmark for excellence. Our rankings are the most trusted and comprehensive in the industry, showcasing the best in mortgage lending. Earning a spot brings industry-wide recognition, strengthens your reputation and increases visibility among clients and top professionals who want to work with the best. 

What rankings are included?

The following categories are included depending on the company’s annual production volumes: 

Top Overall Volume, Top Retail, Top Wholesale, Top Correspondent, Top FHA & Top VA 

Who is eligible?

  • Residential mortgage companies
  • Residential NMLS required

What are the criteria to make the rankings?

  • Company must be licensed by NMLS 
  • All loans must be originated under company’s NMLS 
  • Residential property types only 

What do I need to enter?

You must provide the number of loans closed and volume for the following:

  • Retail loans
  • Wholesale loans
  • Non-QM loans
  • FHA loans
  • VA loans
  • Correspondent loans

 

You will also need:

Verification of the above information signed by a financial officer.

When is the submission period?

Submissions are accepted March 1 – 31 annually.  

When are the Top Mortgage Lenders rankings published?

They are published in June online and in the magazine 

What are the fees to submit?

Submission fee is $999 

Early-bird pricing is available annually. Contact rankings@scotsmanguide.com for next early-bird deadlines/rates.  

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