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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Albany, NY

The 5 mortgage lenders Albany borrowers consistently turn to — ranked by the depth and consistency of verified reviews from people who've actually worked with them.

Albany, New York · Albany County · pop. 602,242

86

Lenders Analyzed

4.9

Median Rating

23

Median Reviews

91%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Albany, NY

1

Brian Marchand

5(70 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage broker

Why they rank #1

  • 70 reviews built up over time
  • 70 of 70 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 8 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:00-20:00
2

Homeowners Advantage

4.3(91 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 91 reviews built up over time
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 8:00-16:30
3

Bob Kelly

5(32 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 31 of 32 reviews are five-star (97%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
4

Bob LaPointe

4.8(35 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1518-466-3410www.rate.com
M–F 8:00-22:00
5

Jason Tedford

5(17 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 17 of 17 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 12 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 9:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Albany

The five mortgage lenders above all rank highly — but they reach the top in different ways. Here's how to read the data so you can match the right one to your situation.

  • Look at review volume, not just rating. The median mortgage lender in Albany has just 23 reviews — the top-5 averages 49. A 5.0 across 200 borrowers means something very different from a 5.0 across 4. The deeper the review pool, the harder it is to fake.
  • A claimed local-search listing is table stakes. 91% of Albany mortgage lenders bother to claim and verify their profile, and all five above have done so. An unclaimed listing usually means the business pays less attention to where customers find them online — sometimes a sign of how they handle communication too.
  • Photos are a small but real signal of investment. The average Albany mortgage lender has 10 photos on their listing. It's not the most important factor, but a mortgage lender who posts nothing visual is one who treats their public presence as an afterthought.
  • Match hours to your schedule. 92% of Albany mortgage lenders post full weekday hours. If you work a 9–5 and can't take calls during the day, scan the hours block on each card above — some flag weekend or evening availability, which is rare and worth the shortlist if you need it.

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4.8· 20 reviews
7Kara Guthrie
5· 14 reviews
8Phil Parisi
5· 13 reviews
9Glenmont, NY
4.4· 17 reviews
10Guy J Criscione
3.7· 11 reviews
11Pioneer Headquarters
4· 2 reviews
12Robb Blake
1· 1 reviews
13New York
· 0 reviews
14Debra A. Marco
· 0 reviews
15Mike Rushford
· 0 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Albany

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Albany, NY?

Brian Marchand currently holds the #1 spot in Albany for local-search visibility, with 70 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Albany, NY?

We tracked 86 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Albany, NY. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

What's a typical review count for a mortgage lender in Albany?

The median mortgage lender in Albany has 23 verified reviews. The top-ranked mortgage lenders typically sit several multiples above the median — review depth is one of the strongest signals local-search ranking weighs.

Do most Albany mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 91% of Albany mortgage lenders have claimed and verified their business profile. Claimed listings rank higher and let the lender control hours, photos, and Q&A — it's the single highest-leverage local-SEO step.

How are these rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on publicly available local-search data — review count, star rating, claimed status, photo activity, and review-distribution patterns. We re-rank regularly so the top of this page reflects the current local-search picture in Albany.

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