Top Workplaces

The Companies People
Don't Want to Leave

Every company in this business says it has a great culture. Scotsman Guide’s 2027 Top Workplaces is how you prove it.

Results to be published in January 2027.

How to Submit

Nominations close November 3

Great talent chooses where it works, and culture is what wins the decision. A Top Workplaces honor shows your company is a place professionals want to build a career. It becomes part of your brand, from recruiting posts to your website, and gives candidates, clients and referral partners a reason to choose you.

Any company in mortgage, lending or real estate finance is eligible, regardless of size or business model.

Brokerages and mortgage banks building strong teams
Direct, wholesale, non-QM and private lenders
Fast-growing companies competing for top talent
Established firms whose culture drives retention and loyalty

Choose Your Nomination

Standard – $699

Your company profile appears in the online Top Workplaces feature.

What’s included

Company profile in the online feature
Company description

Featured – $1,699

Your company appears in the January print magazine and in the top position of the online feature. The strongest way to put your culture in front of the industry.

What’s included

Everything in Standard
Company profile in the January print magazine
Expanded profile in the top position online

What to Have Ready

The form asks for several written responses about your company, not just numbers. Gather these ahead of time for a quick submission.

Want to draft offline first? Download the questions.

Every nomination

Company profile, up to 580 characters
Mission or vision statement, up to 140 characters
Description of your culture, up to 580 characters
How you recognize and appreciate employees, up to 580 characters
Company logo: PNG, JPEG or GIF, under 10MB
Company name, website, employee count, office count and years in business
Headquarters address, plus a mailing address for the magazine
Primary contact: name, title, email and phone
A second contact email (required)

Featured nominations also need

An expanded company description
Print-ready assets

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2027 Top Workplaces Nomination Form

Submitting to Scotsman Guide’s Top Workplaces feature positions your company as a leader that values culture, innovation, and employee success. It’s an opportunity to showcase your commitment to building a thriving workplace while gaining nationwide recognition that strengthens both recruitment and credibility.

Nominations open on October 1 and nominations close on November 3

Criteria for nomination:

Must be operating in United States
Must be involved in the Residential or Commercial mortgage industry markets
Must be operational for 1+ years
Must have 10 employees or more

Two Nomination options are available:

Standard - Digital Only
- Company profile with short description appears on in the online Top Workplaces page
- Pricing per entry: $699
Featured - Digital and Print
- Expanded company profile appears at the top of Top Workplaces webpage (2026 example)
- Pricing per entry: $1,699

Use the "next" button below to see what information and content you need to prepare before submitting. Please contact rankings@scotsmanguide.com with any questions regarding the 2027 Top Workplaces Features.

Want to draft your responses offline first? Download the questions.

Your Recognition, Ready to Market

Included with every nomination

Every honoree receives the Top Workplaces marketing kit, built to turn recognition into recruiting wins and brand credibility from day one.

Press Release Template

Pre-written and ready to customize. Announce your recognition to local media, trade outlets and your company newsroom in minutes.

Announcement Email Template

Share the news with clients, referral partners and your team through a polished, ready-to-send email.

Social Media Banners

Sized for LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, with post copy ready to go. Share the news the day the feature goes live.

Email Signature Graphic

Put the recognition in every email your team sends.

No design team needed. Everything arrives ready to use.

Add the Official Badge

License the official Top Workplaces logo through Wright’s Media and add the badge to every piece in your kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Top Workplaces Feature?

Culture is hard to prove from the outside. Top Workplaces delivers credible, third-party recognition to mortgage companies that set the standard for workplace culture, employee satisfaction and leadership. Honorees are published online and in the magazine each January for the entire industry to see. For recognized companies, it is proof they invest in their people, not just recruit them.

What nomination options are available?

Two options available for purchase:

Standard Nomination: Company profile appears in the online feature.
- Early-bird rate: $599
- Standard rate: $699
Featured Nomination: Company profile appears in the print magazine and in a prominent position in the online feature.
- Early-bird rate: $1,599
- Standard rate: $1,699

What is the criteria to appear in this feature?

Scotsman Guide’s Top Workplaces feature honors mortgage companies that excel in workplace culture, employee satisfaction and industry leadership. Companies are evaluated based on:

Employee Satisfaction & Engagement – positive workplace environment and team morale.
Company Culture & Leadership – strong values, innovation, and commitment to growth.
Career Development & Benefits – opportunities for advancement and employee support.
Industry Reputation – recognition among peers, clients, and top professionals.

When is the submission period?

The submission period for the Scotsman Guide’s Top Workplaces runs from October 1 to November 3 2026.

When is this published?

Top Workplaces is published online and in the magazine in January annually

What are the fees to submit?

Two options available for purchase:

Standard Nomination: Company profile appears in the online feature.
- Early-bird rate: $599
- Standard rate: $699
Featured Nomination: Company profile appears in the print magazine and in a prominent position in the online feature.
- Early-bird rate: $1,599
- Standard rate: $1,699

Are the official features logos included in the submission fee?

No. Logos are licensed separately through our official awards provider, Wright’s Media. For pricing and usage options, contact Carey Gartner at careyg@wrightsmedia.com.
If you receive solicitations from unauthorized plaque or logo vendors, please forward them to marketing@scotsmanguide.com.

Questions about your nomination?

Email rankings@scotsmanguide.com and we will get you an answer.

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

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.

The Companies People Don't Want to Leave

How to Submit

Nominations close November 3

Choose Your Nomination

Standard – $699

What’s included

Featured – $1,699

What’s included

What to Have Ready

Your Recognition, Ready to Market

Included with every nomination

Add the Official Badge

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about your nomination?

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

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

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

2025 Featured Top Workplaces

American Pacific Mortgage

Bailey & Wood Mortgage Lender

Brokers First Funding

Canopy Mortgage LLC

The Companies People
Don't Want to Leave