How to Enter Top Private Originators

Scotsman Guide’s new Top Private Originator Rankings spotlight the industry’s leading producers in the private lending market. These rankings celebrate originators driving innovation and production in bridge, fix-and-flip, DSCR, rental, construction, and other business-purpose loan products that fuel real estate investment growth. No licensing is required to submit.

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.

Entries for the 2026 Top Private Originators rankings will be accepted Jan. 1-31 , 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Top Private Originators rankings?

Scotsman Guide’s new Top Private Originator Rankings spotlight the industry’s leading producers in the private lending market. These rankings celebrate originators driving innovation and production in bridge, fix-and-flip, DSCR, rental, construction and other business-purpose loan products that fuel real estate investment growth. No licensing is required to submit.

What rankings are included?
The Top Private Originator Rankings will feature:
What are the criteria to make the rankings?
When is the submission period?

Submission period is open January 1 – 31 annually. 

When are they published?

Top Private Originators are published April 1 annually, both in print (Scotsman Guide magazine) and online

What if I worked for more than one company during the year?
 
What are the fees to submit?

Submission fee is $249 per individual submission 

Early-bird pricing is available. Bulk submission options save both time and money.

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

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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