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Safe Rate Rankings

Best USDA Mortgage Lenders in Oklahoma

Updated June 4, 2026

Rankings are a starting point, not a verdict. Safe Rate recommends speaking with 2-3 lenders to find the right fit for your home loan!

The 5 PsRankings are calculated from observed lender differences on closed loans across Pricing, Pull-through, Product, and Place, plus Promptness when a lender has answered real shopper quote requests.
No Pay to PlayLenders cannot buy their way to the top. Rankings are 100% earned.
HMDA 2024Built using publicly available originated loan data from the federal government.
Peer BenchmarkedPerformance is normalized and benchmarked against peer institutions.
Total Lenders203
Total Loans40,476
Median Rate Spread0.38%
Oklahoma Market Insights
  • Lendlo Mortgage is Safe Rate's top-ranked USDA lender in Oklahoma, leading on pricing, pullthrough, USDA product expertise, and local knowledge.
  • Firstar Bank and Guild Mortgage Company leads on both USDA pricing and pullthrough, with competitive rates and a strong track record of closing.
  • United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) ranks #4 in Oklahoma, serving as the platform behind many independent local brokers who live and work in the community. A local broker knows the neighborhoods, the local market, and is personally invested in your outcome. Real estate agents often prefer referring local brokers for their accessibility and responsiveness, qualities that matter when a deal is moving fast. Pricing and experience can vary by broker.

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Overall Rankings

All lenders in Oklahoma

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1
LM
Lendlo Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Exceptional
Avg Fees
$3,159Fees
2
GM
Guild Mortgage Company
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Exceptional
Avg Fees
$3,061Fees
3
FB
Firstar Bank
BankDirect
Overall
Exceptional
Avg Fees
$1,450Fees
4
UWM
United Wholesale Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Overall
Exceptional
Avg Fees
$2,585Fees
5
FBM
Flat Branch Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Exceptional
Avg Fees
$1,950Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,854Fees
7
SBN
Stride Bank
BankDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,494Fees
8
AM
Associated Mortgage Corporation
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,433Fees
9
N
NewRez
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,831Fees
10
VIPM
V.I.P. Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,131Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,047Fees
12
ALTF
Ark-La-Tex Financial Services
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,513Fees
13
CTB
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,214Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,959Fees
15
GFB
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,546Fees
16
CM
CMG Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,499Fees
17
IMS
Interlinc Mortgage Services
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,316Fees
18
KL
Kind Lending
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,293Fees
19
TM
Towne Mortgage Company
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,528Fees
20
BF
BancFirst
BankDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,295Fees
21
AB
Arvest Bank
BankDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,701Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,814Fees
23
EPM
Equity Prime Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,391Fees
24
GR
Guaranteed Rate
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,941Fees
25
AMB
American Mortgage Bank
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,872Fees
26
PRMG
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,279Fees
27
MRC
Mortgage Research Center
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,518Fees
28
BN
Bokf
BankDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,613Fees
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$3,689Fees
30
FB
F&M Bank
BankDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,732Fees
31
FB
Flagstar Bank
BankDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,739Fees
32
FIM
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$3,425Fees
33
FCM
Financial Concepts Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,424Fees
34
UHM
Union Home Mortgage
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,819Fees
35
TFCU
TTCU Federal Credit Union
Credit UnionDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,416Fees
36
MIS
Mortgage Investment Services Corporation
Independent Mortgage CompanyWholesale
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$1,864Fees
37
ML
The Mortgage Link
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$2,981Fees
38
WM
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$3,982Fees
39
UM
US Mortgage Corporation
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Strong
Avg Fees
$3,116Fees
40
NAF
New American Funding
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$3,648Fees
41
SWM
Sun West Mortgage Company
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect & Wholesale
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,651Fees
42
CNC
Click n' Close
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$8,576Fees
43
SF
Southwest Funding
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$3,140Fees
44
GFS
Gardner Financial Services
Independent Mortgage CompanyDirect
Overall
Sound
Avg Fees
$2,992Fees

Frequently Asked Questions

How are mortgage lenders ranked in Oklahoma?+

Safe Rate ranks lenders using the 5 Ps framework. Four are derived from HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) data: Pricing (how competitively a lender prices loans vs. the market benchmark), Pullthrough (how effectively a lender closes applications), Place (the lender's depth of expertise in Oklahoma), and Product (performance on specific loan types). The fifth, Promptness, is behavioral: it credits lenders who answer real shopper quote requests quickly. Each lender receives a composite Safe Rate Score from 0 to 100. No lender pays to appear in the rankings.

What is the Safe Rate Score?+

The Safe Rate Score is a 0–100 composite index measuring a lender's performance across Pricing, Pullthrough, Place, and Product. Scores of 80 or above earn Champion status; scores of 60–79 earn Superstar status. All scores are calculated from verified HMDA data — no lender can pay to improve their position.

How many mortgage lenders are active in Oklahoma?+

Based on 2024 HMDA data, 203 lenders originated a combined 40,476 loans in Oklahoma. Safe Rate's rankings evaluate all of them — not just a curated shortlist.

What does the rate spread tell me about a lender in Oklahoma?+

Rate spread measures how much above the Average Prime Offer Rate (APOR) a lender charges. The median rate spread in Oklahoma is 0.38%. Lenders in Safe Rate's top rankings consistently price below this median, meaning borrowers typically pay less interest over the life of their loan.

What is HMDA data and why does Safe Rate use it?+

HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) is a federal law requiring every mortgage lender to disclose every loan application annually — including rates, amounts, approvals, and denials. Safe Rate uses HMDA because it is government-verified, covers all lenders equally, and cannot be gamed. It is the most objective foundation available for lender rankings.

Does Safe Rate accept payment from lenders to appear in rankings?+

No. Safe Rate rankings are strictly data-driven. No lender can pay to appear in or improve their position in Safe Rate's rankings. The only factor that determines a lender's rank is their verified HMDA performance data.

What is the difference between a bank, credit union, and independent mortgage company?+

Banks and credit unions offer mortgages alongside checking, savings, and other products. Independent Mortgage Companies (IMCs) focus exclusively on originating loans and often offer more product variety and speed. In Oklahoma's rankings, all three institution types are evaluated on the same HMDA performance metrics.

How We Rank Lenders

Our rankings use an equal-weight average of scores across the 5 Ps — Pricing, Product, Pull-Through, and Place — with lender promptness blending in as the fifth once a lender has responded to real shopper quote requests.

Our Point System (Max 50 Points)

10/ 50 pts
Pricing
How competitively a lender prices vs. the market benchmark (20%).
10/ 50 pts
Product
Performance on your specific loan type (20%).
10/ 50 pts
Pull Through
How reliably a lender closes the loans it starts (20%).
10/ 50 pts
Place
Depth of a lender's expertise in your local market (20%).
10/ 50 pts
Promptness
How quickly a lender answers real quote requests — blended in once they respond (20%).

Data Integrity & Updates

Data is updated quarterly based on the latest HMDA filings and proprietary SafeRate analysis. All metrics are calculated using standardized methodologies to ensure fair comparison across lenders.

Licensing & Disclosures

Lender rankings and market statistics are created by Dylan Hall, licensed mortgage loan officer (NMLS #1658740). Safe Rate is a mortgage technology platform; mortgage lending services are provided by PartnerOwn LLC dba Safe Rate Mortgage, a licensed mortgage broker and lender (NMLS #1590949). Safe Rate Mortgage is a lending partner of some of the lenders ranked on this page, and Safe Rate Inc. has software or service customers on this list; however, all rankings are calculated using objective, public Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) datasets, completely independent of any corporate partnerships, client relationships, or compensation.