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Our Nerds researched more than 300 mortgage products, narrowing down to just one winner per category.
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Rocket Mortgage originates a significant volume of first-time-buyer-friendly FHA loans. It also offers a low-down-payment mortgage and gives qualified buyers help with closing costs.
Read our methodology ❯Rocket Mortgage does a significant volume of cash-out refinancing, with competitive average rates and a convenient online experience.
Read our methodology ❯U.S. Bank makes it easy to apply online for a mortgage or preapproval and offers assistance for first-time buyers. Its average time to close is faster than industry standard.
Read our methodology ❯Repeat winner PNC Bank originates a significant volume of HELOCs, with a convenient online application, no required initial draw and flexible terms.
Read our methodology ❯Discover Home Loans offers home equity loans featuring easy-to-browse rates and flexible repayment terms, with no closing costs.
Read our methodology ❯PNC Bank wins again with a wide variety of jumbo loan options, easy-to-browse rates and competitive fees.
Read our methodology ❯Wells Fargo offers several refinancing options, including a streamlined refi for FHA loans, with lower-than-average rates and fees.
Read our methodology ❯Navy Federal Credit Union originates a significant volume of VA loans while offering impressively low average rates and fees.
Read our methodology ❯Pennymac offers FHA loans with very low average rates and a convenient customer experience.
Read our methodology ❯Rate, one of NerdWallet's top five mortgage lenders overall, offers several loan options with inclusive credit requirements.
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