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 was open March 1-31, 2025.

Published online and in the magazine in June.

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.  

Have More Questions?

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

Top Dollar Volume

Top FHA Volume

Top HELOC Volume

Most Loans Closed

Top Mortgage Brokers

Top Non-QM Volume

Top Purchase Volume

Top Refinance Volume

Top USDA Volume

Top VA Volume

Top Veteran Originators

Top Jumbo Originators

Top Women Originators

Top Overall

Top Wholesale

Top Retail

Top Non-QM

Top FHA

Top VA

Top Correspondent

Top Bank Statement

Top DSCR

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