How to Enter Top Private Lenders
In 2025, Scotsman Guide launched its inaugural ranking of the Top Private Lenders in the nation – a groundbreaking recognition of excellence in mortgage lending. Our trusted rankings spotlight the lenders who set the standard for success.
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.
The 2025 Top Private Lenders rankings were published online and in the magazine in June.
The Only Verified Ranking of Private Lenders
To ensure absolute accuracy, all submissions undergo a rigorous verification and auditing process before publication, solidifying this ranking as the gold standard in private lending excellence.
The Top Private Lenders Ranking Categories
- Total Volume
- Bridge Volume
- Term Volume
- Residential Construction
- DSCR
- 5+ Multifamily
- Fix-and-Flip
Frequently Asked Questions
Scotsman Guide’s Top Private Lenders rankings are the most trusted and comprehensive in the industry, showcasing the best in private lending. Earning a spot brings industry-wide recognition, strengthens your reputation and increases visibility among investors, brokers and top professionals who want to work with the best.
Top Overall Volume, Top Bridge, Top Term, Top Fix-and-Flip, Top Rental, Top Construction, Top DSCR & Top 5+ units and Commercial loans (non-multifamily)
- Only residential property types – SFR, 1-4 Unit
- NOO/Investment/Business Purpose Loans only
- Company must be the lender of record on loan documents/closing statements
- Only residential property types – SFR, 1-4 Units
- NOO/Investment/Business Purpose Loans only
You must provide the number of loans closed and volume for the following categories and your total volume will be comprised of these two categories:
- Top overall volume
- Top bridge
- Top fix-and-flip
- Top construction
- Top DSCR
- Top rental
- Top 5+ units
- Top commercial (non-multifamily)
You will also need:
Verification of the above information signed by a financial officer.
Submission period is open March 1 – 31 annually.
Top Private Lenders Rankings are published online in the magazine in June annually
Submission fee is $999
Early-bird pricing is available annually. 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!
