Step up, stand out, get recognized!

Shine a spotlight on your excellence by submitting your company to Top Workplaces

ACCEPTING ENTRIES

Sept. 15 - Nov. 12

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Scotsman Guide Top Workplaces

Scotsman Guide’s Top Workplaces feature honors companies that foster exceptional workplace cultures and empower their teams to thrive. Published in January, this recognition shines a spotlight on organizations that are setting the benchmark for what it means to be a great place to work in the mortgage industry.

2025 Featured Top Workplaces

American Pacific Mortgage

Bailey & Wood Mortgage Lender

Brokers First Funding

Canopy Mortgage LLC

Cornerstone Capital Bank

CrossCountry Mortgage

Edge Home Finance

Equity Smart Home Loans

HMA Mortgage

Homeowners Financial Group

Intercap Lending

Nations Direct Mortgage

Neighborhood Loans

NFM Lending

PrimeLending

Rate

SWBC Mortgage

Synergy One Lending

Wintrust Mortgage

Step up, stand out, get recognized!

Shine a spotlight on your excellence by submitting your company to Top Workplaces

ACCEPTING ENTRIES

Sept. 15 - Nov. 12

DID YOU KNOW? ▸

The Top Emerging Stars feature is also in season. Don't miss the entry period!

Scotsman Guide Top Workplaces

The Top Workplaces feature celebrates the mortgage companies that set the standard for culture, leadership, and employee experience. Entering is simplecomplete the submission form to showcase why your workplace stands out among the best in the industry. 

2025 Featured Top Workplaces

American Pacific Mortgage

CrossCountry Mortgage

Intercap Lending

Rate

Bailey & Wood Mortgage Lender

Edge Home Finance

Nations Direct Mortgage

SWBC Mortgage

Brokers First Funding

Equity Smart Home Loans

Neighborhood Loans

Synergy One Lending

Canopy Mortgage LLC

HMA Mortgage

NFM Lending

Wintrust Mortgage

Cornerstone Capital Bank

Homeowners Financial Group

PrimeLending

Step up, stand out, get recognized!

Shine a spotlight on your excellence by submitting your company to Top Workplaces

ACCEPTING ENTRIES

Sept. 15 - Nov. 12

DID YOU KNOW? ▸

The Top Emerging Stars feature is also in season. Don't miss the entry period!

Scotsman Guide Top Workplaces

The Top Workplaces feature celebrates the mortgage companies that set the standard for culture, leadership, and employee experience. Entering is simplecomplete the submission form to showcase why your workplace stands out among the best in the industry. 

2025 Featured Top Workplaces

American Pacific Mortgage

Bailey & Wood Mortgage Lender

Brokers First Funding

Canopy Mortgage LLC

Cornerstone Capital Bank

CrossCountry Mortgage

Edge Home Finance

Equity Smart Home Loans

HMA Mortgage

Homeowners Financial Group

Intercap Lending

Nations Direct Mortgage

Neighborhood Loans

NFM Lending

PrimeLending

Rate

SWBC Mortgage

Synergy One Lending

Wintrust Mortgage

Top Workplaces

Top Workplaces is an annual feature recognizing the best organizations in the mortgage industry.

If you missed the entry period for the 2025 Top Workplaces, contact rankings@scotsmanguide.com for information about late entries

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About Top Workplaces

Scotsman Guide’s 2025 Top Workplaces feature highlights the leading organizations in the mortgage and real estate industries. This prestigious recognition honors companies that excel in creating a positive work environment, fostering employee growth, and delivering outstanding client service. The Top Workplaces are selected through an evaluation of company culture, leadership, and overall engagement. Being named a Top Workplace signifies a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of professional conduct.

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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

For Top Originators rankings going back to 2010, see the April editions of the magazine in our digital magazine library

Top Women Originators

Top Overall

Top Wholesale

Top Retail

Top Non-QM

Top FHA

Top VA

Top Correspondent

Top Bank Statement

Top DSCR

For Top Mortgage Lenders rankings going back to 2010, see the June editions of the magazine in our digital magazine library

Lauren Robert | 35

Leader Bank

Arlington, Massachusetts

5 years in business

In 2023, Lauren helped launch Leader Bank’s Cape Cod Mortgage Office, growing the team from #11 to #2 Purchase Lender. Her volume rose over 40% to $40M in 2025. She’s built a thriving business, a new loan office, and raised three kids. She is a rock star!

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