2025 Lender Rankings

Best Mortgage Lenders in Nevada 2025

Comprehensive review and comparison of the top 10 mortgage lenders serving Nevada homebuyers including national lenders and local brokers for Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno.

Top 10 Nevada Mortgage Lenders Ranked

Our comprehensive evaluation includes interest rates, fees, customer service, approval speed, and Nevada-specific expertise. Updated January 2025.

#1 RANKED

Valley West Mortgage (FHA Home Loans Nevada)

4.9/5.0
247 Reviews

Nevada's #1 FHA specialist offering 3.5% down payment loans, 580 credit score minimums, and 24-hour pre-approvals. Local Las Vegas office with unmatched knowledge of Nevada first-time buyer programs and down payment assistance. NMLS #65506.

Best For:

FHA loans, first-time buyers, low credit

Approval Speed:

24 hours pre-approval

Min Credit:

580 (FHA), 620 (Conventional)

Local Presence:

Las Vegas HQ, serves all NV

#2 - Rocket Mortgage

4.2/5.0

National online lender with fast digital application process. Strong technology platform but lacks local Nevada expertise and personal service. Best for tech-savvy buyers comfortable with fully digital process.

Best For:

Tech-savvy buyers

Approval:

Online instant

Min Credit:

580-620

Local:

No NV office

#3 - Better.com

4.1/5.0

Digital-first mortgage lender competitive rates and low fees. Strong refinance platform. Limited local Nevada market knowledge and no in-person consultations available.

Best For:

Refinancing

Approval:

3 minutes online

Min Credit:

620

Local:

Digital only

#4 - New American Funding

4.0/5.0

Large national lender with Las Vegas branch presence. Good variety of loan programs including FHA, VA, conventional. Solid service but higher fees than local competitors.

Best For:

All loan types

Approval:

1-2 days

Min Credit:

580

Local:

Las Vegas branch

#5 - Guild Mortgage

3.9/5.0

Established lender with Nevada presence. Strong VA loan department and good conventional loan options. Moderate fees, solid customer service, longer processing times.

Best For:

VA loans

Approval:

2-3 days

Min Credit:

620

Local:

Multiple NV offices

#6 - Fairway Independent Mortgage

3.8/5.0

Independent mortgage broker network with Henderson office. Personalized service, access to multiple lenders. Variable experience depending on loan officer quality.

Best For:

Broker shopping

Approval:

2-4 days

Min Credit:

600

Local:

Henderson office

#7 - CrossCountry Mortgage

3.7/5.0

National lender with Las Vegas operations. Competitive rates on conventional loans. Mixed customer service reviews, average closing times.

Best For:

Conventional loans

Approval:

3-5 days

Min Credit:

620

Local:

Las Vegas office

#8 - loanDepot

3.6/5.0

Large retail lender with hybrid digital/personal service model. Wide loan variety. Higher fees reported, inconsistent communication across offices.

Best For:

Hybrid service

Approval:

3-5 days

Min Credit:

600

Local:

Multiple NV locations

#9 - Movement Mortgage

3.5/5.0

Growing national lender with Nevada presence. Faith-based company culture, community involvement. Standard rates, average processing speed.

Best For:

Community-focused

Approval:

4-6 days

Min Credit:

620

Local:

Las Vegas

#10 - Caliber Home Loans

3.3/5.0

National servicer and originator with Nevada licensing. Basic loan options, slower service. Better known for loan servicing than origination excellence.

Best For:

Basic loans

Approval:

5-7 days

Min Credit:

620

Local:

Limited NV presence

How We Ranked Nevada Mortgage Lenders

Interest Rates & Fees (30%)

Compared average Nevada mortgage rates, origination fees, lender fees, and closing costs across FHA, VA, and conventional loan products.

Customer Service (25%)

Evaluated Google reviews, BBB ratings, CFPB complaints, and direct customer feedback from Nevada homebuyers.

Speed to Close (20%)

Assessed pre-approval turnaround time, average days to closing, and process efficiency for Nevada purchases.

Nevada Expertise (15%)

Local market knowledge, Nevada licensing, physical office presence in Las Vegas/Reno, and familiarity with state programs.

Loan Variety (5%)

Range of loan products offered including FHA, VA, conventional, jumbo, USDA, and specialty programs.

Technology (5%)

Digital application ease, online document upload, mobile app quality, and rate transparency tools.

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