Delaware State Housing Authority Lenders of 2020

The Delaware State Housing Authority, or DSHA, offers programs to make homeownership more affordable. Here are some of our picks for top DSHA mortgage lenders.

Summary of Delaware State Housing Authority Lenders of 2020

Lender	Best For	Minimum Credit Score	Minimum Down Payment	Learn More
Caliber NerdWallet rating Read review	veterans	620	3%	Read review
Fairway Independent Mortgage NerdWallet rating Learn More at Fairway	mobile convenience	N/A	3%	Learn More at Fairway
Guaranteed Rate NerdWallet rating Read review	mobile convenience	620	3%	Read review
New American Funding NerdWallet rating Learn more at New American	borrowers with low or limited credit	620	3%	Learn more at New American
PrimeLending NerdWallet rating Read review	borrowers with low or limited credit	620	3%	Read review

Lender	Best For	Minimum Credit Score	Minimum Down Payment	Learn More
Caliber NerdWallet rating Read review	veterans	620	3%	Read review
Fairway Independent Mortgage NerdWallet rating Learn More at Fairway	mobile convenience	N/A	3%	Learn More at Fairway
Guaranteed Rate NerdWallet rating Read review	mobile convenience	620	3%	Read review
New American Funding NerdWallet rating Learn more at New American	borrowers with low or limited credit	620	3%	Learn more at New American
PrimeLending NerdWallet rating Read review	borrowers with low or limited credit	620	3%	Read review

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Caliber: NMLS#15622

4.0

NerdWallet rating

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

3%

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Why we like it

Ideal for first-time home buyers, veterans and those who may have credit challenges to overcome.

Pros

Participates in some state down payment assistance programs.
Offers educational resources for military borrowers.
Provides digital tools for a streamlined application process.

Cons

No mortgage rates displayed online.
Must work with a loan officer for pre-qualification and preapproval.

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at Fairway

Fairway Independent Mortgage: NMLS#2289

4.0

NerdWallet rating

National / Regional

National

Min. Down Payment

3%

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at Fairway

Why we like it

Ideal for borrowers who want lots of options and a quick turn time. Fairway Independent Mortgage offers a full selection of home loans along with a comprehensive mobile app for a fast and easy application process.

Pros

A robust suite of loan products.
Licensed in all 50 states.
Close in as little as 10 days using the Fairway app.

Cons

Limited branch locations.
Mortgage rates not posted on website.

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Guaranteed Rate: NMLS#2611

4.5

NerdWallet rating

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

3%

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Why we like it

Ideal for borrowers who are looking to apply for a mortgage and manage the process through online tools, whether buying or refinancing. Guaranteed Rate offers FHA, VA and USDA loans for borrowers who are well-qualified.

Pros

Works with most borrowers as long as they have good credit scores and incomes.
Provides a user-friendly digital platform that’s thorough in covering all types of borrowing scenarios.
Has a 95% customer satisfaction rate, according to company data.

Cons

Charges some fees, such as a $1,290 lender fee that includes a $150 application fee.
Offers many products, which might confuse or overwhelm borrowers.
Several click-throughs required for personalized rates.

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at New American

New American Funding: NMLS#6606

4.5

NerdWallet rating

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

3%

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at New American

Why we like it

Ideal for borrowers who need to be evaluated on the basis of nontraditional credit. New American Funding offers FHA and VA loans, works with down payment assistance programs, and helps borrowers whose credit histories don't fit the mold of traditional banking.

Pros

Uses manual underwriting to evaluate creditworthiness.
Offers full online mortgage application, rate quotes, document upload and loan tracking.
Home equity lending sets it apart from most non-bank lenders.

Cons

Services not available in all 50 states.

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PrimeLending: NMLS#13649

4.0

NerdWallet rating

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

3%

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Why we like it

Ideal for borrowers with past credit issues and those looking for down payment and closing cost assistance programs.

Pros

Low rate of consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Offers a "float-down" interest rate lock.
Offers a proprietary closing-cost assistance program.

Cons

No online mortgage rates.
Charges an origination fee.
Doesn't offer home equity products.

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More DSHA participating mortgage lenders

These participating lenders are among the highest-volume mortgage providers for the DSHA, but they haven’t been reviewed by NerdWallet.

Pike Creek Mortgage Services

Offers a variety of home purchase and refinance loans.
Allows borrowers to request a customized rate quote and apply online.
Has four offices in Delaware.

Meridian Bank

Offers loans with down payments as low as 3%, as well as renovation loans.
Doesn’t have an online application or rate information.
Has five branches in Delaware.

Huntingdon Valley Bank

Allows borrowers to apply for a mortgage online.
Doesn't publish mortgage rates on its website.
Options include FHA and VA loans.

Evolve Bank & Trust

Offers a wide variety of mortgage types.
Lets borrowers start a mortgage application online.
Has two mortgage offices in Delaware.

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.

Offers a variety of mortgages, including renovation and construction loans.
Borrowers can begin a preapproval application online.
Has one office in Delaware.

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Last updated on January 21, 2020

Methodology

NerdWallet's selection of mortgage lenders for inclusion here was made based on our evaluation of the products and services that lenders offer to consumers who are actively shopping for the best mortgage. The six key areas we evaluated include the loan types and loan products offered, online capabilities, online mortgage rate information, customer service and the number of complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as a percentage of loans issued. We also awarded lenders up to one bonus star for a unique program or borrower focus that set them apart from other lenders. To ensure consistency, our ratings are reviewed by multiple people on the NerdWallet Mortgages team.

To recap our selections...

NerdWallet's Delaware State Housing Authority Lenders of 2020

Caliber: Best for veterans
Fairway Independent Mortgage: Best for mobile convenience
Guaranteed Rate: Best for mobile convenience
New American Funding: Best for borrowers with low or limited credit
PrimeLending: Best for borrowers with low or limited credit

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