10 Best North Carolina Mortgage Lenders of 2021

Why we like it

Pros

• Quicken Loans couples a fully online application with available mortgage advisors for those who want a human touch.

• Instantly verifies employment and income for many working Americans.

• Offers custom fixed-rate loan terms that are between eight and 30 years.

• Provides a wide variety of loan types, including renovation loans and all government-backed mortgage products.

Cons

• Quicken Loans doesn't offer home equity loans or HELOCs.

• Quicken's lender fees can be stout and it doesn't offset those fees with particularly low mortgage rates.

Why we like it

Pros

• Uses manual underwriting to evaluate creditworthiness, in some cases.

• Offers full online mortgage application, rate quotes, document upload and loan tracking.

Cons

• Mortgage rates offered to borrowers are higher than the government-reported median of all lenders.

Why we like it

Pros

• Offers the ability to securely upload and digitally sign loan documents.

• Displays detailed sample rates for many of its refinance loan products.

Cons

• May charge an application fee.

Why we like it

Pros

• Offers digital income, asset and employment verification.

• Offers multiple renovation loan options.

• Has over 200 affiliated loan stores nationwide for customers who prefer face-to-face service.

Cons

• Mortgage rates aren't available online; you'll need to contact a loan officer.

• Does not offer home equity loans or lines of credit.

Why we like it

Pros

• Offers 24/7 customer service over the phone.

• Has online application and prequalification.

• Offers a free credit counseling service.

• Employs advisors from each branch of the armed forces.

Cons

• Doesn’t offer home equity loans or HELOCs.

• Veterans United has physical branch offices in only 17 states.

• Information on FHA, USDA and conventional loans is harder to find on its website.

Why we like it

Pros

• Offers a wide range of affordable mortgage products designed for military members.

• Has an online application for preapproval.

• Offers low rates compared with most lenders.

Cons

• Website does not provide customized mortgage rates based on credit score or other factors before you apply.

• Credit union membership is limited to veterans and current military members, their families, and certain federal employees, retirees and contractors.

Why we like it

Pros

• Offers a variety of low-down-payment mortgages as well as construction mortgages.

• Website lets users estimate rates online by loan and property type, amount and location.

• Has an online mortgage application.

Cons

• Branches limited to mostly the Southeast region.

• Does not offer FHA loans.

Why we like it

Pros

• Posts current mortgage rates on its website.

• Has an online application for mortgage preapproval and a digital tool to track application progress.

• Offers several affordable loan options, including FHA, VA, USDA and the PNC Community Loan.

Cons

• Can't complete a full mortgage application online.

• Doesn't offer renovation mortgages.

• In-person service is not available in every state.

Why we like it

Pros

• Offers multiple low-down-payment loan programs.

• May consider alternative credit data, like bank statements and rent payments.

Cons

• To get sample rates, you'll have to speak with a loan officer.

• Doesn't offer home equity loans or HELOC.

Why we like it

Pros

• Offers down payment and closing cost assistance programs.

• May give existing customers a discount on mortgage lender origination fees.

• Offers home equity line of credit, or HELOC.

Cons

• Doesn't offer renovation loans that roll costs into a mortgage.