Best-of-the-Best Mortgage Lenders of 2019

Ideal choice for convenience and quick-response customer service. Quicken Loans provides just about all the services your neighborhood lender does — with online convenience. Quicken Loans is the largest mortgage lender in the U.S.

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 seeks borrowers whose credit histories don't fit the mold of traditional banking.

Ideal for anyone who appreciates smartphone app service, support and timesavings. Rocket Mortgage offers a fully digital home loan experience with a large variety of mortgage products

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 meet robust guidelines.

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 seeks borrowers whose credit histories don't fit the mold of traditional banking.

Ideal for borrowers with nontraditional credit. FHA mortgages from CitiMortgage feature low down payment options and flexible financial requirements so it's easier for first-time borrowers to obtain a home loan.

Ideal for tech-savvy borrowers that prefer an online experience. Better Mortgage provides a seamless and easy-to-navigate application process. And best yet: Better charges no origination fee.

Ideal for young professionals looking for a lender that considers more than a credit score. SoFi factors in a borrower's career track, income, education and financial history.

Ideal for refinancing any way you want: in person, online or over the phone. With branch locations in 22 states, Chase has a strong face-to-face presence, but refinancers can apply through other channels, too.

Ideal for refinance customers in the states it serves. Lenda doesn’t charge upfront origination or broker fees on refinance loans, which close in around 36 days.

Ideal for military-connected customers looking for VA expertise. Veteran's United is the nation's largest VA home purchase lender.

Ideal for borrowers who are eligible for VA-guaranteed loans, with down payments as low as zero percent. Guaranteed Rate works with well-qualified borrowers who don't have much saved for a down payment.

Ideal for equity borrowers looking for flexibility on loan terms. PNC HELOCs have locked fixed-rate terms of 5 to 30 years.

Ideal for borrowers who want low fees. No closing costs and annual fee is waived for HELOC borrowers with an eligible checking account.